Hi Carmidog here, Im new to owning a pool. I converted to a Perma Salt pool because of less chemicals. My perma salt pool developed alge even using the chemicals as directed. How do I get rid of the alge. I am still using the pool, but I am getting ready to close it for winter. Please help!!
Perma salt above ground pool with Alge
- Thread starter carmidog
- Start date
- Jul 21, 2013
- 53,526
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
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We do not recommend the Perma Salt system which use minerals and low salt for the reasons you are discovering. The chlorine generated is too little to keep the water sanitary and the minerals can stain the pool.
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We can help you through this if you want to move on from your Perma Salt system next season.
We do not recommend the Perma Salt system which use minerals and low salt for the reasons you are discovering. The chlorine generated is too little to keep the water sanitary and the minerals can stain the pool.
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