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(114) ELECTRIC POOL HEATER ENGLISH 7.5” X 10.5” PANTONE 295U 12/18/2006
COMMON POOL PROBLEMS
CCOOMMMMOONN PPRROOBBLLEEMMSS
IMPORTANT
If you continue to experience difficulty, please contact our
Consumer Service Department for assistance. See back cover for
contact information.
PROBLEM DESCRIPTION CAUSE REMEDY
ALGAE
COLORED
WATER
SUSPENDED
MATTER IN
WATER
CHRONIC LOW
WATER LEVEL
SEDIMENT
ON POOL
BOTTOM
SURFACE
DEBRIS
• Chlorine and pH
levels need
adjustment.
• Copper, iron or
maganese in water
being oxidized by
the added chlorine.
Common.
• "Hard water" caused
by pH level being too
high.
• Chlorine content is
low.
• Foreign matter in
water.
• Rip or hole in pool
liner or hoses. Tighten
caps.
• Heavy use, getting in
and out of pool.
• Pool too close to
trees.
• Super chlorinate with shock
treatment. Correct pH to your
pool store's recommended
level.
• Vacuum pool bottom.
• Maintain proper chlorine
level.
• Adjust pH to recommended
level.
• Run filter until water is clear.
• Clean cartridge frequently.
• Correct pH. Check with pool
dealer for water treatment.
• Check for proper chlorine
level.
• Clean or replace your filter.
• Repair with patch kit.
• Finger tighten all caps.
• Use Intex pool vacuum to
clean bottom of pool.
• Use Intex pool skimmer.
• Greenish water.
• Green or black
spots on pool liner.
• Pool liner is
slippery and/or
has a bad odor.
• Water turns blue,
brown, or black
when first treated
with chlorine.
• Water is cloudy or
milky.
• Level is lower than
on previous day.
• Dirt or sand on
pool floor.
• Leaves, insects
etc.
