Know your Pool Tools

​Cynauric Acid 

​Sun breaks down chlorine, it acts line "sunglasses" for chlorine. 
If it gets to high, it interferes with the chlorine.  The only way to get rid of it is to drain part of the water and replace it. 

​Clarifier

​Usually after shocking the pool for algae, the particles are so small the filter can't catch them. Clarifier causes them to clump together so you can vacuum them off the bottom in about 24 hours. 

​Algaecide

Used with chlorine to control algae growth. Lots of different kinds, pink, green, black, mustard. ​(You don't want it!) 

​Enzymes 

​Breaks down suntan oils, body oils, cosmetics, other organics. Prevents scum build-up on pool walls and filters. Helps eliminate chloromines and other irritating chemicals. 

Know your pool tools
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