Best non-copper based algicide

[ka8yiu]

I do not use algicide in my pool as I maintain my FC properly. But, what is the best recommended algicide that does not contain metals?

My reason for asking is that my neighbor used a mixture of a capful of algicide and 1/2 cup of liquid chlorine in a garden sprayer to clean his pool cage of the green mold, mildew and/or algae that forms over time on the aluminum structure. So, since I do not want the metals in my pool, if I try this I would like to ensure that I do not inadvertently add any metals to my water. I have had to deal with metal staining in the past with my fiberglass pool.

Tnx

Kevin

 

[mknauss]

Not quite sure an algaecide would improve the effectiveness of that process. Algaecide is a prevention, not a cure.

The only recommended algaecide is PolyQuat 60

 

[ka8yiu]

I was just about to follow-up with that exact statement. I agree it won't make a difference, but was curious of the opinion of others.

I believe he said he was using HTH. But, he doesn't do his own pool, and has not come over to the light side.

Tnx

Kevin

 

[JamesW]

There are several outdoor spray cleaners that are based on Benzalkonium chloride, which is the same ingredient in the cheap, foamy algaecide.

The algaecide active Ingredients are n-Alkyl (60% C14, 30% C16, 5% C12, 5% C18) dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride at about 5.0%

I would just use the spray product, like Wet and Forget.

Never mix anything with liquid chlorine.

I would not use liquid chlorine on aluminum.

 

[ka8yiu]

Wet and Forget is what I use now. I plan to pressure wash the cage, and wanted to hit it with something first. I will just stay with the Wet and Forget.

 

[ajw22]

Wet & Forget | No Rinse Outdoor Cleaners, Product Selector

Great stuff!