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Green Pool


Cause:
PH too low or too high. Ineffective chlorine

Solution:
1. Check and adjust pH
2. Superchlorinate
3. Vacuum and filter next day


Cloudy Water


Cause:
High pH, poor filtration, heavy use of pool

Solution:
1. Check and adjust pH
2. Check filter, clean or backwash as necessary
3. Vacuum and filter next day


Rapid Consumption of Chlorine


Cause:
Low pH. Water unstabilised

Solution:
1. Adjust pH and alkalinity
2. Test pool stabiliser levels


Eye Irritation, Unpleasant Odours


Cause:
Low pH, chloramines present, chlorine levels too low

Solution:
1. Check and adjust pH
2. Superchlorinate
3. Maintain correct pH and total alkalinity levels
4. Maintain correct free available chlorine levels


Slippery Pool Surface


Cause:
Algae Present

Solution:
1. Check and adjust pH
2. Brush the pool with broom
3. Superchlorinate
4. Add algaecide as recommended by Professional.

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