Different Algaecides for Different Jobs

In a perfect world, we would only need one bottle of algaecide to take care of our problems. Well, actually, in a perfect world, we wouldn’t be needing algaecide! But since we’re not in a perfect world, we must know the different types of algaecides, or to bluntly put it, the right tool for the job!

The name says it all! The Water TechniX algaecide is like a miracle in a bottle! The Water TechniX Algaecide is metal-free (no copper) and is one of the few algaecides out there that has a built-in clarifier so once algae are destroyed, the particles are easily captured by your pool filters, which in turn leads to a crystal-clear pool!

Since it is metal-free, the Water TechniX Pool Algaecide is both non-staining and non-foaming, making it ideal not only for your swimming pool but for fountains and ornamental ponds as well.

• This is compatible with all pool surfaces
• Perfect for year-round algae protection as it does not react with other pool chemicals
• Good for pool owners on a budget who don’t want to worry about staining and other problems associated with copper-based algaecides

As we’ve discussed in our Ultimate Guide to Pool Algae, Black Spot algae is probably the toughest type of algae to remove from our pools. Although black spot algae can easily be prevented using the other types of algaecide from Water TechniX, once it has taken root then it’s time to bring in the big guns in the form of the Water TechniX Black Spot Algaecide!

The Water TechniX Black Spot Algaecide has specifically been formulated to eat through the protective cell layers of stubborn black algae. For the best results, the following steps are recommended.

• First, brush the pool and vacuum to waste. This step will “strip” away the top layer of dirt and algae from your pool.
• Lower the pH down to 6.8 to 7.0 to make your chlorine more effective.
• Shock your pool and run the pump for at least 24 hours.
• After waiting for 24 hours, apply the required dose of Black Spot Algaecide DIRECTLY on the areas with black spot algae. Do not add to skimmer or broadcast around the swimming pool if your black spot algae problem is localized.
• Run the pump for a further 24 hours and give the pool a thorough brushing to remove any stubborn black algae.
• Test and re-balance your pool chemicals and then add some long-life algaecide to prevent any type of algae from forming.

See also our Product Spotlight: Water TechniX Green to Clean Pool Chemical Bundle here

When algaecides do their job and they destroy algae, the phosphates inside the algae drop back into your pool, making them available as food for future algae! This is why every time you apply algaecide, you should always test your pool water for the presence of phosphates and apply the required amount of Water TechniX Phosphate Remover to get rid of the phosphates in your pool.

If you think that testing for phosphates (don’t worry, you’re not alone!) is just an added expense, then you can simply add some phosphate remover in the blind! Since it doesn’t affect your other pool chemical levels then you can safely add some Water TechniX Phosphate Remover every few weeks at a rate of 100ML for every 10,000L pool water volume.

Think about it, algae blooms have to eat something right? After dealing with an algae bloom, treat your pool with some phosphate remover to ensure that algae doesn’t come back!