My Pool is Pink!
Bacterial and algae growths occur naturally in any body of water. Most bacteria that occur in pools are not harmful, but simply cause problems such as cloudy water, green water, or unsightly buildups that can damage equipment. Some growths are very visible and can clog equipment quickly. Pink Slime, while often categorized as an algae, is actually a bacterial growth.
Chlorine Pool Treatment
- Read all treatment steps and chemical labels before beginning
- Clean the filter; backwash sand filters, change D.E., or hose off cartridge filter
- Adjust pH to 7.2-7.4
- Shut pump off
- Brush pool walls and bottom thoroughly, including skimmer, ladder, and behind all plastic fittings (note: removal of drain cover and return fittings for brushing behind is recommended)
- Add a dose of 16 ounces of Allied Pools Silver Algaecide directly to the pool until the recommended dosage of 16 ounces per 10,000 gallons of pool water is reached
- Raise chlorine level to 3.0-5.0 ppm; keep the chlorine level at 5.0 ppm for about one week after treatment (1 gallon of Allied Pool Shock per 10,000 gallons of pool water)
- Allow the pool to sit overnight with the pump off
- Next morning, vacuum; if at all possible, vacuum to waste
- Chemically clean the filter with Kleen It; follow directions on bottle for sand, D.E., and cartridge filters
- Add a maintenance dose of 4 ounces (per 10,000 gallons) Allied Pools Super Algaecide 600 5 to 7 days after treatment and each week going forward
Flat Pool Gallonage (48″ Pool)
- 12′ = 3,100
- 16′ = 5,500
- 18′ = 6,700
- 21′ = 9,000
- 24′ = 12,000
- 28′ = 16,500
- 12′ x 24′ = 7,000
- 16′ x 24′ = 9,000
- 16′ x 32′ = 12,250
- 18′ x 34′ = 14,300
- 41′ x 21′ = 20,000
