Can you swim in the pool while the Phosree application and the pump ares still working to reduce the algae?
2014403
Yes, the water is safer without phosphates. Phosphates are basically fertilizer (that's what feeds the algae). Phosfree is harmless.
2014404
I apply the product on days when the pool is not in use. The product instructions indicate that it can be an eye irritant but no other warnings.
2014405
Yes...most definitely. We have been using Phos Free for several years and I also have the best looking pool. Works great and I put one capful a weekend in my inground 18x36 pool...
2014406
The bottle does not state that you can not swim immediately .the chemical stays in the filter
2014407
We were told to wait at least 6 hours after putting it in the pool. That was from our pool guy so not definitive. Pretty sure you are not suppose to immediately swim in the pool.
2014408
short answer, Yes... since that Phosfree is poured in the skimmer and if your filter is working properly will stay in the filter. One thing I need to point out. Phosfree does not reduce algae per se. It removes the food that algae uses to grow. Make sure that you have more than adequate chlorine to kill any existing algae. Eventually the amount chlorine can be decreased.
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Well, I have a salt pool and have not had a problem with algae. I can say it does clean the skum from winter out. It took me a few time because of having to clean the net. I added a bigger system to my pool this year, sand pump, and the suction is great working with the vacuum. I hope this helps.
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i am using the smallest pump I could find...i think that would be sufficient for most media used in these things. The instructions for the phosguard, for instance, tell you to use a very low flow rate through it.
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Yes, you can, and it is the better solution then through the scimmer. Most likely you have to use the valve.It is actually easy to set up. You probably have already tried all possible configurations ;) good luck and a clean pool !
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No. Algae usually sticks to the pool walls and this doesn't work. You have to use algaecide and treat it well then brush the walls and backwash. As a preventative measure I use a chemical called "Phos free" it neutralizes the phosphates in the water so there is no "food" for the algae. Algae uses phosphates for their intake just like plants. With no phosphates algae cannot survive.
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Hi this is Steve at Aqua Products: While our unit may work under floating covers Robotic cleaners have floating cables and the cover will most likely affect their ability to move about the pool. So in sum I recommend not to use it while covered. Hope this helps.
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I use Bromine in a floater because I don't like Chlorine or salt. Yes, you can use a salt watersystem. Remember to drain and clean pool and system completely if you change from onesystem to another.
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Well, I would put some chlorine tablets in the floating device. The chlorine tablets would dissolve in a couple of days. When the pool wasn't in use I would leave the round plastic container in the water. Keeping the water clean and free from slime in such a small pool posed no problem at all.
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Penny....this product will aid in the removal of phosphates from any pool that uses a filtration device. If there are no phosphates, then there will be no algae
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I do not have a definitive answer, but would think it is OK. If you are really concerned about the SWCG , run the pump without the SWCG while treating. This is for Black algae, and for that I found that just adding to the pool is not enough. My process is scrape the infected area with a wire brush, followed by scraping with a chlorine tablet, then squirting area with the algaetrine by putting in a mustard squirt bottle. I'm in mask and snorkel and wearing rubber gloves, quite the sight. I only use the algaetrine when the black algae is really bad, just the brush and tablet. Also once used on black algae don't use the brush for other parts of the pool, you can spread the algae. Also be aware that the copper will clear the black and other algae very well but it can stain the pool in the process so use sparingly.
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Yes. I hardly got in my pool because it was always covered with bugs, they didnt seem to be going in the skimmer, now with the solar breeze my pool is perfectly clear of bugs even small frogs and salmanders. The bottom stays cleaner and I dont have to run the dolphin as much. It runs day and night. I love it.
1442965
Definitely not. It isn't even powerful enough to pick up the algae flakes. And, the way it's designed to turn on and off causes water to seep into the battery compartment if your not careful. Al in all, a complete waste of money.
1211045
Yes!!! And it looks beautiful! We've done it three times. Just make sure to keep the connectors out of the pool or you'll find them for days afterwards. :)
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I bought a Dolphin this spring and it worked perfectly for us this season. The only thing I found was it has trouble cleaning off algae.
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This would help move the water. Great pumps i really recommend the cobalt's over most others. They are silent and last forever. But if you have red cyano algae yea just this powerhead won't fix the issue. You need to really check your parameters and if those are in a good place i would highly recommend Chemi-Clean - 2 gStuff works wonders. Just make sure to read and do what the instructions say. I had a full red tank once. The next day it was gone with this stuff. And corals opened up also. If you have a bad bacteria outbreak like red cyano algae i would recommend both. This would help move the water. Great pumps i really recommend the cobalt's over most others. They are silent and last forever. But if you have red cyano algae yea just this powerhead won't fix the issue. You need to really check your parameters and if those are in a good place i would highly recommend Chemi-Clean - 2 gStuff works wonders. Just make sure to read and do what the instructions say. I had a full red tank once. The next day it was gone with this stuff. And corals opened up also. If you have a bad bacteria outbreak... » Read More This would help move the water. Great pumps i really recommend the cobalt's over most others. They are silent and last forever. But if you have red cyano algae yea just this powerhead won't fix the issue. You need to really check your parameters and if those are in a good place i would highly recommend Chemi-Clean - 2 gStuff works wonders. Just make sure to read and do what the instructions say. I had a full red tank once. The next day it was gone with this stuff. And corals opened up also. If you have a bad bacteria outbreak like red cyano algae i would recommend both. « Show Less
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I have a 32 x 15 IG pool. Two 3" in the float, and 1 in the Skimmer. I never have Algae or low chlorine issues. run2-3 ppm of FC. (I also run an Ozone generator) I just add a tab as the existing tabs get to less than half their original size.
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Yes, it does. This is the main reason I chose it. You may see it fluff up the algae but after the 2hr cycle around and around the pool it is diamond clear. Rinse the fine filtering bags after every use with a garden hose. My formula for algae success is shock with chlorine powder AND use swamp treat or yellow out plus a.clarifier while running pump 24/7. This works within days and the algae at the bottom is gone with rover the vacuum. I use it daily, every day and would not be without one. By far the best purchase I made.