Chlorine doesn’t act in the pool water. what is going on?
On numerous occasions, testing free chlorine levels does not bring the expected results. This can happen due to the following reasons:
- The pH Value. When the pH scale is at a high level, around 8, chlorine action drops to 20%. Υou can observe in the following diagram.
- High levels of isocyanuric acid. We already know that, as the season ends, values of isocyanuric acid are quite high. As a result, chlorine hyper-stabilizes in the water and does not kill algae, bacteria and microorganisms. High phosphate levels. Also, the free chlorine readings are high, but in reality, its disinfecting action is greatly reduced.
- High level of phosphates.Once the above parameters have been checked and are within limits, it is highly likely that we have high levels of phosphates. Phosphates are definitely present in the pool water and originate from various sources. Phosphates serve as food for algae and promote their growth. This can lead to the water in the pool turning green under suitable conditions. The solution to this problem involves using a specialized chemical Starver X It removes all phosphates from the water and prevents algae from growing uncontrollably. Another added benefit of using Starver X is reducing the amount of disinfectant you need, improving its action and, consequently the concentration of isocyanuric acid.
