What is the role of Chlorine in pool water?

Water Chemistry Share Chlorine is a crucial element in maintaining properly balanced pool water. It is used as a disinfectant to kill harmful bacteria, viruses, and other contaminants that can accumulate in pool water. It works by attacking the microbial cells and breaking down the cellular structure, rendering them harmless.Without chlorine, pool water would quickly become a breeding ground for harmful microorganisms that can cause infections…

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4 Best Tips To Prevent Pool Algae In Santa Ana, Ca.

At Pool Heaven, we focus on perfect pool water chemistry all the time, yet this alone may not prevent pool algae. Pool algae loves warm, shady water with little to no chlorine, but it can still grow with perfect water chemistry. We have 4 tips we focus on to prevent pool algae.High Ideal Chlorine All The TimeIdeal ConditionerAvoid Wonky ProductsBrush And Annihilate ImmediatelyFirst off, we want…

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5 Best Tips To Avoid Yellow Pool Algae

Yellow pool algae can be very stubborn and hard to keep out. Here are 5 items that we constantly battle to prevent yellow pool algaeWarm water, pool covers, and/or high useHigh pH and alkalinityDirty pool filter/bad parts insideHigh pool conditionerHigh phosphates1. Yellow Pool Algae Loves Warm Water, Pool Covers, and/or High UseIn our experience, the easiest way to invite yellow pool algae is to not add enough…

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5 Most Important Tests In Pool Water Testing In Orange County, Ca.

Pool water testing is always important, but when the pool water starts warming up, it is critical! The 5 most important pool water testing goals for us at Pool Heaven are:Pool Conditioner (50 to 80 ppm)Chlorine (2 to 4 ppm)pH (7.2 - 7.6)Carbonate Alkalinity (80 to 120 ppm)Phosphates (0-300 ppb)Pool ConditionerThe #1 item we focus on is the chlorine level as chlorine sanitizes the pool water…

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