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The Copper and the Cleanliness of the Pools

The algae are microorganisms that stayed floating on the water or even stuck to walls and accessories.

Sun light and CO2 (Carbon dioxide), mineral salts and adequate temperature is the cause of its growth.

The temperature takes an important function on the type of alga. There are typical algae for each season. Nevertheless, the species that proliferate in summer are the most actives, possibly due to more sunlight over the pool.

The presence of algae in the pool cause colour, muddiness, smell and taste in the water. Although, the presence of algae in the water is mainly an aesthetic problem. its adhesion to the walls and accessories generates slippery films over them, therefore there is danger of accidents.

On the other hand, this process increases the use of chlorine, which acts as a protective barrier against the colonies of bacteria.

ALGICIDAS

There are several products used to combat the growth of algae, among them, the copper sulphate is outstanding, a small doses is enough.

A fragment of 0,1-2 mg per Litre of ion copper according the case.

When the pool is not in use, it is possible to use Copper Sulphate at 10%, commercial product in powder, which is introduced directly along the walls of the pool.

Through the years, a variety of organic algae products have been launched to substitute the traditional Copper Sulphate, we should bear in mind that the majority of these products have a high demand of chlorine; therefore the excessive use of chlorine can consume all the free chlorine of the pool. On the other hand, this tends to form foam in the water and filter.

Information obtained from Maintenance of Swimming Pools.