A 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.

Solution

• Banish®: Kills all types of swimming pool algae

Forms in cracks and crevices on pool surfaces, especially plaster finishes. Known for protective coatings that make it impervious to normal chlorine levels.

Description / Cause

The most common cause of increased chlorine demand is a high level of contaminants.

Solution

• Burn Out Extreme® or Burn Out 35: Corrects chlorine levels
• Take a water sample to your BioGuard Dealer and let them perform a test to help

Definition / Cause

Hazy, murky appearance. Caused by poor filtration, inadequate circulation, water balance, low sanitizer levels and/or lack of routine oxidation.

Solution

• Lo ‘N Slo®: Corrects high pH
• Strip Kwik® or NEW improved Kleen It®: Cleans dirty filter media
• Burn Out Extreme® or Burn Out 35: Boosts sanitizer levels

Definition / CauseFoam is caused by elevated levels of algicide or a foaming algicide in pools with jetted returns,  attached spas or water features.  Foaming can also be caused by a foreign contaminant such as soap or oil entering the pool.  Foam should dissipate over time, but the use of AntiFoam will help clear the foam much more rapidly.

Solution

• Banish®: Kills all types of swimming pool algae

Definiton / Cause

Scale formation is caused by high calcium hardness.

Solution

• Scale Inhibitor: Eliminates scale discoloration. Helps prevent scale from forming on pool surfaces and damaging the equipment

Discoloration of pool equipment and surfaces caused by contamination, sunlight and metals in pool water.

 

Solution 

• Stain Remover: Removes most stains from pool surfaces and returns all metals to pool water
• Pool Magnet® Plus:Ties up metals in pool water
• Sparkle-Up®: Aids physical removal of metals through filter