Tyype Of Algae On Old Vinyl Liners

You can also use about 1 2 lb.

Tyype of algae on old vinyl liners.

5 10 minutes max. It s at this stage that you should start to attack it green algae can grow quickly in 24 hours or less. Scrub the algae with a soft nylon brush. To prevent this many manufacturers incorporate biocides within the makeup of the vinyl but this isn t always a bulletproof solution.

Of calcium hypochlorite granular chlorine in an old sock to put on a spot. The stain colors range from yellow to brown to black. For a semi bad part. We get this from time to time and have used a product that jack s magic carries for this purpose with good success.

If the stain doesn t lighten up gets darker or the color changes to black it s probably a metal stain. Don t leave the chlorine on the spot for too long as it may bleach the liner. Before proceeding to clean your pool liner you will need to drain the pool. Cover is off the pool without filter running and subjected to the weather and elements.

Brown algae you can also use about 1 2 lb. Water level is dropped below the steps with liner wrinkled on top step. This sort of stain often is misdiagnosed as black algae arko says. If the stain lightens from a small application of chlorine on it the stain is organic in nature.

If the stain is old or excessive then the pool may have to be shocked to remove the stain. Pool is 25k gallons and 18 36. Step 1 drain your pool. In most cases this is all that is needed with vinyl pool liners.

Of calcium hypochlorite granular chlorine in an old sock to put on a spot. Brushing will remove green algae but it won t destroy it. Green algae chlorophyta is a slimy substance that can be found on pool and spa surfaces. Black algae in a vinyl pool is possible but not very likely.

Liner is approx 8 yrs old and has liner on the steps. Below are the steps you will need to take to make it sparkle. How will this affect the liner besides the accumulation of debris and formation of algae. First signs of it appear in small clusters on pool steps or lurking in corners.

Has anyone had any experience with the black algae or fungus as it is that comes through a vinyl liner from under the liner.