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Problem
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Symptoms
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Cause
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Remedy
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Green cloudy water. Algae present on pool surfaces.
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1. Lack of chlorine and insufficient filtering.
2. Chlorine lock.
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1. Adjust pH and Alkalinity levels. Shock dose with Poppit Quick Fix. Add Pool Poppits and filter.
2. Reduce stabilizer level to 40-60ppm by dumping water out of the pool. Refill and balance.
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Poor filtration, water balance, lack of chlorine or early stages of algae growth.
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Check filtration is working to its capability. Check water balance and adjust if necessary. Add Pool Poppits to prevent algae growth. If pool is extremely cloudy, use Poppits floc as per directions to clear quickly.
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Eye burn and itchy skin. Dull water quality.
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Ph and total alkalinity require adjusting and balancing.
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Balance pH using either Poppit pH increaser or Poppit pH decreaser. Adjust total alkalinity with Poppit Buffer.
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Dark green and black algae growth
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Insufficient filtration and a lack of chlorine for a long period of time.
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Lower pH using Poppit pH decreaser to 6.8-7.2. Shock dose with Poppit Quick Fix and add Pool Poppits algaecide. Brush pool surface with pool broom daily until cleared. Once cleared adjust pH and Total Alkalinity.
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Scale formation on pool surfaces and fixtures.
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High calcium content present in pool water.
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Dump part of pool water and refill. Repeat process until calcium hardness is at required level.
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Pool interior becomes slippery and slimy.
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Early stages of algae caused by lack of filtration and chlorine.
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Adjust pH and total alkalinity levels. Shock dose using Poppit Quick Fix, and add Pool Poppits. Brush pool and filter.
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