Definition / Cause AlgaeA common "green" algae that can be free floating or wall-clinging. Ranges in severity from patches on walls and bottoms to entire pools. Can clog filters and create surface damage if left unchecked.
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Solution
- BioGuard Banish Kills all types of
swimming pool algae
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Definition / Cause Black AlgaeForms in cracks and crevices on pool surfaces, especially plaster finishes. Known for protective coatings that make it impervious to normal chlorine levels.
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Solution
- BioGuard Banish Kills all types of
swimming pool algae
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Description / Cause Chlorine ResidualThe most common cause of increased chlorine demand is a high level of contaminants.
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Solution
- BioGuard Burn Out Extreme or Burn Out
35 corrects chlorine levels.
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Definition / Cause Cloudy WaterHazy, murky appearance. Caused by poor filtration, inadequate circulation, water balance, low sanitizer levels and/or lack of routine oxidation.
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Solution
- BioGuard Lo N Slo: Corrects high ph
- BioGuard Strip Kwik or New improved Kleen It: Cleans dirty filter media
- BioGuard Burn Out Extreme or Burn Out 35: Boosts sanitizer levels.
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Definition / Cause FoamFoam is caused by elevated levels of algicide or a foaming algicide in pools with jetted returns, attached spas or water features
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Solution
- BioGuard Anti-Foam: Eliminates foam quickly
- To prevent foam from occuring due to high algicide levels, skip your next scheduled addition of Black Up or switch to non-foaming Algae all 60
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Definiton / Cause ScaleScale formation is caused by high calcium hardness.
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Solution
- BioGuard Scale Inhibitor: Eliminates scale discoloration. Helps prevent scale from forming on pool surfaces and damaging the equipment.
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Definition / Cause StainingDiscoloration of pool equipment and surfaces caused by contamination, sunlight and metals in pool water.
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Solution
- BioGuard Stain Remover: Removes most stains from pool surfaces and returns all metal to pool water.
- BioGuard Pool Magnet Plus: Ties up metals in pool water
- BioGuard Sparkle Up: Aids physical removal of metals through filter.
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