How Long Does It Take for Cloudy Pool Water To Clear?
It depends on the severity of the problem and the products you use to fix it. For mild cloudiness, adding a clarifier can restore clarity within 24 hours. However, it [...]
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How Can I Fix Cloudy Green Pool Water?
Hy-Clor Super-Algaecide is highly concentrated and used to destroy and prevent green algae from swimming pools.
How Much Hy-Clor CloudOut High Strength Clarifier Do I Need for My Pool?
CloudOut quickly clarifies cloudy water and boosts filter performance. For every 10,000 litres of pool water, add 200 millilitres of CloudOut. Pour directly and evenly to the edges of the [...]
Is Hy-Clor Super-Floc Safe To Use With My Pool Filter?
Do not use Hy-Clor Super-Floc with your cartridge filter; it is only safe for use with a sand filter. Super-Floc is a powerful liquid flocculent designed to rapidly eliminate suspended [...]
How Often Can I Use Hy-Clor Super Shock?
You can use Hy-Clor Super Shock as often as needed, whether daily, weekly or monthly. Use it to treat your cloudy pool or after heavy use to keep your pool [...]
How Often Should I Test My Pool Water?
You should test your pool water weekly during the swimming season (typically in the spring and summer). During the off-season (autumn and winter), you should only need to test your [...]
How Many Hy-Clor Cloud-Out Clear Tablets Do I Need for My Pool?
Use one tablet per 50,000 litres and a minimum of two tablets for a pool size of 80,000-100,000 litres. Place the tablets directly into the skimmer box.
Is It Safe To Store Pool Chemicals in the Basement?
Pool chemicals must be kept away from heat sources or direct sunlight, so storing them in the basement is usually unsafe. Basements tend to have high humidity, and chemical fumes [...]
Can I Store Pool Chemicals in My Garage?
Pool chemicals should only be stored in your garage if securely locked in a storage bin or cabinet. These chemicals can cause metals to become brittle and rust over time. [...]
What Pool Chemicals Should Not Be Stored Together?
Never store chemicals such as chlorine and acid or chlorine and bromine together. Hydrogen peroxide should also be kept separate from all other chemicals.
Is It Safe To Store Pool Chemicals in a Shed?
Storing pool chemicals in a shed can be a safe option if it’s well-ventilated and not near any heat sources or direct sunlight. Use a storage bin or cabinet to [...]
How Many Bags of Shock Do You Need to Winterise a Pool?
An average 3.7 by 7.3 meter in-ground backyard pool holds about 45,000 litres of water. As a rough estimate, you would need 1kg of shock for every 45 000 litres [...]
Should I Super Chlorinate My Pool Before Closing?
Yes, you should super chlorinate your pool to help prevent algae growth and ensure the water remains clean and clear while closed. We recommend super chlorinating your pool a few [...]
Should I Add Algaecide When Closing the Pool?
You should add algaecide when closing your pool to help prevent algae growth and make it easier to reopen your pool. We recommend using a longlife algaecide on the day [...]
Do You Shock the Pool When Closing?
Yes, it's recommended that you shock your pool a few days before closing it to help prevent algae growth and keep the water clean.
Should I Shock My Pool As Soon as I Fill It?
Before deciding whether to shock your pool after filling it, consider your water source. If there are no known issues with the water source, you can generally trust that there [...]