Never See Algae in Your Pool Again

Algae can be a persistent problem in swimming pools, and many pool owners resort to harsh chemicals to combat it. However, if you prefer a more eco-friendly and chemical-free approach, using copper pipe is a fantastic alternative. Copper has long been recognized for its algaecidal properties, and in this video, we'll show you how to harness its power.

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[ericglaude]

Wow, this is a no cost for any DYI guy. Going to give this a try a the pool chemicals are outrageously high cost and the pool supply stores got you hooked before you walk in the door.
Thank you for the tip.

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[keithbergen]

Thanks Jay! Watching your video saved me $$$ - didn’t have to buy the copper anti algae thing from the pool supply store!

[rayv]

Why does that work? Do you have a results video too?

[jackcarvis]

Before you do this search copper in pool water. Its something about turning hair green. I never did it so I could be wrong

[LuisPerez-vybz]

Has anyone tried this out and did it work? Looks way too simple, yet brilliant if indeed turns out to be a solid and simple fix to eliminating algae from pools. Thanks for sharing the video Sir.

[robburton]

Ok, maybe I overdid it, but it works...at least for me. I had a horrible time with algae prior to this. I took a copper pipe, cut about 60 pieces about 1 1/4" long. I took about a 3 1/2 feet 1/4" copper tubing and slid 30 pipe pieces onto the tubing and secured the ends so they wouldn't come off. I coiled all this small enough to fit into the pump basket. I did the same thing in the skimmer basket. This was about 3 weeks ago and my pool has never been cleaner. I just keep 3" chlorine tabs in my floaty and add a gallon of chlorine ever week. Its the hottest time of year, right now. I'm going to slowly cut back on the chlorine, to find out how low I can go. I've made the same contraptions for some buddies and they put them in their pools...about a week ago. Still waiting on results. I believe the copper is supposed to kill invertebrates. Anyway, long story short, it worked for me in my 30, 000 gallon pool.

[tinalconnell]

Remember to clean your copper with vinegar and salt occasionally to keep it clean and working

[SurfCityBill]

I coiled up a 4' piece of copper pipe and placed in strainer basket two weeks ago. So far, results are inconclusive.

[julieyamamoto]

How can you do this for an above ground pool?

[fettcartel]

Clever tip. I think you're in FL right? Have you seen this manage mustard algae all summer long? Thanks!

[fizixx]

Not enough explanation, sorry. So, it's the copper that's reacting with the water? Why the pvc? Why the copper inside the pvc? Can this be used in a small pond with animal life and not be toxic?

[utnacgv]

My pool is from the 60’s and it has copper plumbing. I’m fighting black algae with tons of shock, expensive. But still have large back algae blotches around the walls. So why wouldn’t the copper tubing not killing black algae?

[NavyVet_ET]

Why not just put a copper piece in strainer? Why go through all this trouble if it is copper that does the job? Would like to see follow up video on what the pool looks like now and what your copper piece looks like?

[pdxwildchildroberts]

Great vid👍...can ya tell me how to "reset" my induction cooktop double unit..it displays code "EA" (reset) on the right element, no worky, lol...how do I reset? The left element is fine

[RaspMare]

I have an above ground pool Do you think this will work in my pool?

[Mr.Swede...]

Looks simple, so it's the copper that cleans it?

[xavierv.]

Are there any studies on this or just theories

[aprilwaller]

I had a solar Ionizer floating in my pool for weeks and I still got mustard algae,

[michellenicole]

I wished this would have worked for my pool. I put in a 6” long 1” copper pipe in my pool and I still have algae.

[oscarlontoc]

What was the other object in the skimmer?