DIY Green Pool Restoration

How do I fix a Green Pool myself? Follow these simple steps:

 DAY 1 

Steps: 1 to 9 
  1. Remove automatic pool cleaner from the pool (eg Kreepy Krauly / Robot).

  2. Switch all pumps off. 

  3. Commence topping the pool up to its highest possible level. 

  4. Scoop out as much debris as possible. 

  5. Pour 1L ACID directly into pool near jets.  
    Pour 80L Liquid CHLORINE evenly around the pool, particularly on steps & ledges. 
    Pour the 2.5L ALGAECIDE around the edge of the pool. 
    Pour 1L MAXI-FLOC PLUS around the edge of the pool. 
    NEVER MIX CHEMICALS IN THE SAME CONTAINER.
  6. Thoroughly brush walls and floors. 

  7. Set filter to “recirculate” or remove septum / cartridge from filter. 

  8. Run filter / pump on “recirculate” for 2 hours. Check the pool water level when you turn the system off.  
    Be sure to turn the system off at power point.
  9. Leave switched off until settling occurs.  This is when the water is clear right through leaving a lot of sediments on the floor of the pool, (it looks like dirty cotton wool.) 

NOTE: This sediment is very light and will plume easily, so take extra care NOT to stir it up. 

In time, MAXI-FLOC will lose its ability to hold on to the dead algae and sediments.  
It is very important to make an observation and decide upon when the maximum amount of settling has occurred, it usually takes up to 3 days. You do not want it to lose its hold.

ONCE SETTLED 

Steps: 12 to 13 

(Repeat if Necessary) 

  1. Vacuum to waste - use only a ROLLER VACUUM HEAD (very, very slowly so as not to stir it up). 
    You may have to stop to top up the pool to continue the process. Top up by putting the hose into the skimmer box only so as not to disturb the bottom.

  2. Top up pool.

ONCE WATER IS
CLEAR & POOL
IS CLEAN 

12. Backwash and Rinse filter, then run system on “filter” at normal times. 

Bring a water sample into PoolWise for testing.  Let the staff know that you have completed a green pool restoration using a green pool pack. This is important to properly balance the pool after the treatment. 

Use STARVER following a Green Pool Treatment.  This removes the excesses of Phosphates that have built up in the pool because it was green.  (Leaving a high level of phosphates dramatically increases the likelihood of recurrent green pools.) 

IMPORTANT:  Find out WHY the pool went green. Check the following items: 

Salt Chlorinator - Check that the chlorinator is working, timer is okay, Salt cell reading is high. Check the cell in not caked with calcium build up.

Chemigem - Probe is clean, Valves are functioning, Display is consistent with test results. 

Pump - Not overheating or fused. Basket free of leaves & not split. O Rings lubricated with silicone (not vaseline) & in good condition. Impeller not blocked. 

Skimmer Basket - Free of leaves & not split. Check wall sides not cracked.

If you are unsure, book a PoolWise Technician – we’re here to help.