TROUBLE SHOOTING TIPS
1.
Cloudy, milky, or turbid water
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Operate the filter for a longer time
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Backwash the filter
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Check and adjust chlorine and pH
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Check for air leak in the intake lines to pump
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Make sure the filter multi-position valve is in filter position.
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Check skimmer and pump strainer baskets for debris
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Add water clarifying agent.
2.
Green or brown cloudy water
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Algae
3.
Cloudy or hazy water with rapid rise of pH
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Early algae growth
4.
Brown or green slime on pool surfaces
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Algae
5.
Black spots on pool surfaces
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Black algae
6.
Reddish brown, brownish black, blue or blue green water.
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Metal ( iron, copper or manganese) in water. Call pool service company
7.
Clear green water turning to reddish brown
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Indicates iron
8.
Eye and skin irritation
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Test and adjust pH
9.
Eye and skin irritation, strong chlorine smell
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Test and adjust pH; superchlorinate
10.
Low water flow
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Backwash sand filter.
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Check for air leaks in intake lines
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Check for restrictions in intake and return lines
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Check pump and skimmer strainer baskets for debris
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Be sure proper valves are open
