The SLAM method (Shock Level And Maintain) clears green pools by maintaining high chlorine levels continuously until water clears. Use liquid chlorine to reach shock level based on CYA, maintain 24/7 until overnight chlorine loss is 1ppm or less.
Yes, green pool water can make you sick with infections, gastrointestinal illness, and respiratory problems. The algae indicates dangerous bacteria and parasites are present, making swimming unsafe until properly treated.
Green pool water can absolutely be fixed using the SLAM method (Shock Level And Maintain). This involves raising free chlorine to shock levels based on your CYA and maintaining that level until the pool clears completely.
No, you should not swim in a green pool as it contains harmful bacteria, algae, and potentially dangerous microorganisms that can cause serious health issues including skin infections, eye irritation, and gastrointestinal problems.
You can close a green pool, but it's not recommended as algae will worsen over winter. Either treat the algae with SLAM method before closing, or use extra winterizing chemicals and accept potential spring cleanup issues.
To clear green pool water, first diagnose the algae type and severity, then use the SLAM method by maintaining shock-level chlorine based on your CYA levels until the water clears completely.
To turn your green pool blue, first test and balance water chemistry, then use the SLAM method with liquid chlorine to shock at levels 3-5x your CYA until water clears completely.
Yes, you can floc a green pool, but it's not recommended as the primary treatment. Flocculent will settle debris but won't kill algae - you still need to shock the pool first. The SLAM method is more effective for green pools.
To fix a green pool, use the SLAM method: test and balance water chemistry, shock with liquid chlorine to reach shock level based on CYA, maintain that level 24/7 while filtering continuously until the pool clears and passes the overnight chlorine loss test.
To clean a green pool, use the SLAM method: test and balance water chemistry, shock with liquid chlorine to reach shock level based on CYA, maintain that level until clear, then brush and vacuum debris.
A green pool will typically turn blue and clear within 24-72 hours when properly treated with the SLAM method. The timeline depends on algae severity, proper chemical levels, and continuous filtration.
No, you should not swim in a slightly green pool as it indicates algae growth and potentially harmful bacteria. The green color means your sanitizer levels are insufficient to maintain a safe swimming environment.
No, you should not swim in green pool water as it contains harmful bacteria, algae, and parasites that can cause serious infections, skin irritation, and respiratory problems.
You typically don't need to drain a green pool. Most algae problems can be resolved using the SLAM (Shock Level And Maintain) method with proper chemical balancing and filtration.
