For what?
In general, it takes some time for the water in your pool becomes cloudy. Some water problems can cause noticeable opacity overnight. While happened?
1. Low sanitizer level
A lack of chlorine or bromine in your water can lead to bacteria proliferation and increased demand on your filter. Your sanitizer level may be low for different reasons…
- Natural debris (leaves) deplete your sanitizer. If the debris is not removed quickly by you or your filter, they will consume your chlorine or bromine.
- Sweat, sunscreen, products of beauty and even urine depletes chlorine.
- Ultraviolet rays sunlight breaks down hypochlorite ions created when you add chlorine to your swimming pool.
So while the chemicals attack a pile of leaves in the bottom of your pool, they are less effective in quickly kill pathogens and bacteria, which makes your water cloudy and dangerous swimming pool.
2. Filtration Problems
Circulation and filtration problems are one of the main causes of water cloudy pool. It is possible to avoid them by now the traffic system is in good condition state…
- The filtration system is not blocked.
- Your pump is not dying.
- Your filter media (sand, DE or cartridge) does not need to be replaced.
- You operate your system filtration at full speed.
Your pool mechanic can help you defect as it ages, or it may be damaged by levels of chemicals unsuitable or negligent. When your filter cannot remove contaminants too although it should, you get water of cloudy pool and probably a handful other water problems.
How to brighten your pool water
1. Deep clean your pool
First of all, start by giving a good brush to your pool. Remove the big ones debris using a scoop. Brush your walls well with a swimming pool brush, then vacuum.
If you have pool algae, you need to take care of it first!
2. Apply your shock treatment in the evening
To get rid of all the dirt in the cloudy water of your swimming pool, take a shock (use Ultra shock And Pristiva Premium shock for salt pools ). This dose of chlorine eliminates problems caused by bacteria, contaminants organic and algae.
Note: always do your shock treatment at dusk or night.
3. Filter your pool water without stop
Make sure your pool mechanics are maximized
- If you have a speed pump variable, increase the speed.
- Make sure your filter media is cleaned or changed.
- Your pool pump should run 24 hours out of 24.
4. Use your bottom drain
The main skimmer is located at the surface of your swimming pool. He cannot reach the debris at the bottom. Your drain background is your best friend; at this moment Suction must come from the bottom drain as a priority.
5. Balance your pool water
Once you are sure your water is as clean as it can be, test it or take a sample to your local pool store. Adjust the products chemicals if necessary.
6. Use a Water Clarifier
You can integrate this additive like the Dazzle New Nature sheen of swimming pool in your weekly routine water maintenance, as preventive. Water clarifiers do not will solve any problems anymore serious that can cause a cloudy pool, but they will help you by coagulating the debris, this which will make it easier for your filter to capture them.
How long does it take for the water to clears up?
Depending on the condition of the pool, it may be necessary 2 to 3 days for your water to clarify. Just be sure to operate your filter 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Maintain the chemical balance of your water and add the right water clarifying agent to have good results!
