Can You Vacuum Algae Out of a Pool?

There are many jobs involved in maintaining a swimming pool, but among the most common challenges for pool owners is something that they feel terrible about: green slime. Algae can change a clear pool into green, or turn an unattractive and untidy which no one wants to swim in black swamp of water. The best way to stop algae from taking over your pool is to vacuum it out. However, this is not as simple as it sounds. You'll need specifics about the various types of algae and what type of equipment is appropriate, how to go about efficiently removing it from the pool. In this comprehensive guide we will take you ever step of the way through vacuuming an algae-filled pool.

Understanding Algae in Pools

Algae are tiny plants which can multiply rapidly in a pool if given the chance. They enjoy warm weather and light conditions and multiply with amazing speed, particularly in poorly circulated, unfiltered chemically unbalanced pools. Four kinds of algae are common in pools:

• Common Green Algae: This is our most common suspect at Bad Pool. It makes the water seem brown and slimy, the pool surfaces are out of reach. This type of algae lives free floating or may be fixed to your pool's walls and floor.
• Yellow Algae (Mustard Algae): It is less common than common green algae, but even harder to get rid of. It will appears as a yellow or brown patch on pool walls and floors and is chlorine-resistant.
• Black Algae: These are the most difficult to remove. It's a bunch of dark dots spread over pool surfaces, most of the time coated with a layer that keeps typical pool chemicals from touching them.

Before starting up the process of cleaning the pool, a good preparation is necessary. It's essential to ensure that the pool cleaning process is efficient, and no algae will be missed.

• The first thing to do in the fight against algae is to get your pool's chemical levels balanced. Test the water to check the pH, alkalinity and chlorine levels. The pH test showed that it is between 7.2 and 7.6; the chlorine level (ppm) used depends on just how fast you want to kill the algae. It is advisable for good measure to shock your pool with chlorine before vacuuming off any algae as well. Another method of keeping algae under control is by circulating the water in your pool - this can be achieved manually as needed by some pools, at certain times; others need to have their filters operating all year round.
• Brush the pool walls and bottom, and any other surfaces that have algae. This will help to dislodge the algae from these surfaces, making it easier to vacuum away. For best results use a pool brush made for the type of surface in your pool (plaster, vinyl, or fiberglass) so as not to mark or damage the material.
• Make sure that your pool vacuum is in good working order. There are two main types of pool vacuum: manual and automatic. The manual system gives you more control and is often better than an automatic at removing algae. An automatic vacuum can save time and effort but it does not do as thorough a job. Also check the pool filter and pump; they play a critical role in removing algae from the water.

With the pool all set, go at once and begin getting the algae out of the water. There are several pieces of work to do here so that you can be sure you get all the algae and they do not return.

1. You begin by placing the vacuum head into the telescopic pole then putting vacuum hose onto it. One places the vacuum head and hose along with pole where they belong to allow swimming pools of all shapes, sizes and descriptions. Put the head in water; fill the hose with water. Once the hose is completely filled with water, it is time to connect it over to your suction port or skimmer and let go of that start button at last from long ago I'm sick of putting up with this thing.
2. An Automatic Vacuuming Process
3. Vacuuming To Waste

Additional Steps That Need to Be Taken

After vacuuming the algae out of your pool other steps are required to keep your pool clean and algae-free.

1. Cleaning the Filter
2. Shock The Pool Again
3. Testing and Adjusting Water Chemistry
4. Circulation and Filtration Improvement

Conclusion

Taking algae from a pool of green colors is a big project to say the least. First it takes proper preparation and the necessary tools, then one must be very careful. I shouldn't really see yellow algae use the same method? (See more on yellow-be dealing with it, page 16) Knowing the types of algae that flourish and their environments in your pool is essential if you are to remove them successfully. There is no substitute for thoroughness, patience and care whether algae are being removed manually or by machine, so that all foreign matters must be eliminated and your water properly maintained afterwards. Carrying out these steps and periodically examining your pool's chemical performance and circulation schedule will keep your pool algae-free and give you clear water throughout the season.