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Clear Water Solutions
Sometimes a problem may occur with the water in your Kayak Pool. Below are the solutions to several issues.
If you have questions that are not listed below, you may contact our Service Department at 800-510-5624. |
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Slimy Green Water
Shock the pool using any of the shocks available; add
algaecide; adjust the pH to 7.2 – 7.6 by adding pH products; add algaecide regularly
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Black Spots
Black Algae
Unfortunately, black algae is very tenacious and will require quite an effort to remove.
For minor problems, try persistent brushing combined with black algaecide. You will also need to the clean the filter thoroughly. If the problem is more major, you may need to drain the pool and chlorine wash.
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Brown/ Rust Colored Water – Not Slimy
Iron Add mineral remover and keep filter clean. Add water clarifier (for sand filters)
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Cloudy/ Milky Water
pH or Alkalinity Problem
Test pool water; balance with recommended products. Adjust pH to 7.2 – 7.6 by adding pH products.
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Rapid Loss of Chlorine
Insufficient stabilizer (cyanuric acid)
Add conditioner and stabilizer; shock pool; check chlorine
level.
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Water Clouds When Chlorine is Added
Calcium Hypochlorite based chlorine
Switch to stabilized chlorine slow tabs or quick dissolving tabs
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pH Bounce (up and down pH)
Unstable total alkalinity
Add pH stabilizer
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White or Bleached Out Spots on the Liner
Improper use of chlorine
Read all labels and follow directions for use carefully.
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Brown Spots or Splotches on the Liner
Low Alkalinity
Test pool water; add alkalinity increaser; add pH stabilizer.
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Strong Chlorine Sme
Chlorine efficiency depleted by chloramines
Shock pool. |
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