algecide 60% is it safe?

[smooth2222]

algecide 60% is it safe? when properly dosed.

Does it eventually get filtered out?

Have kids

peeked under the pool cover green, so i shocked it several times using about 12 bottles chlorine, nice white and milky now, dumped my algecide in.

Will this prevent any further algea growth? only need about a month before i open the pool

electric robot to stir water btw

thanks, steve

 

[JasonLion]

Algacide 60% is usually what we call polyquat, ie Poly[oxyethylene(dimethyliminio)ethylene(dimethyliminio)ethylene dichloride]. Polyquat is safe to use at the recommended dosage, though it isn't usually needed.

We don't recommend adding any chemicals unless you have the pump running.

 

[smooth2222]

electric robot moves the water very nicely. I have a mesh cover, so am always going to get algea over the winter, so wonder if 60% polyquat is the solution?

 

[bobodaclown]

Yes algecide 60% is safe. But isn't required if you're utilizing the proper chlorine dosing.

Filtering of the dead algae is what's required.

Remember the chlorine kills the nasties, the filter collects the dead nasties, and the pump circulates it all.

Deeper reading: polyquat-algaecides-mode-of-action-t48173.html

 

[smooth2222]

live in michigan, pool is closed with a mesh cover, thus creates algea

 

[duraleigh]

live in michigan, pool is closed with a mesh cover, thus creates algea

It doesn't have to. start in Pool School and BBB will teach you you do not have to open to a green pool.

 

[smooth2222]

please enlighten me.

I don't see anywere in pool school that tells you how to close a pool with a mesh cover and not get algea at start up.

I have followed there winterizing procedure.


I do know what i'm doing next year to remedy the situation , gonna add a solid cover under my mesh cover so the sunlight doesn't get thru.

 

[linen]

please enlighten me.

For starters this:

I do know what i'm doing next year to remedy the situation , gonna add a solid cover under my mesh cover so the sunlight doesn't get thru.

 

[chem geek]

The most effective technique is to close the pool when the water is cold (50ºF or below) and open it before it warms up again. Some algae may grow, but not nearly as much as at warmer temperatures. One can close the pool with Polyquat 60 algaecide, but it may not last all winter.