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Cloudy water

by larryinlima » Sun 10 Jun, 2007 19:36

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I have an inground pool 17X35 33,000 gal of water. Since opening the pool, I have not been able to achieve clear water. I've had samples tested three...

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I really don't know a thing about ionizers, but it sure could be that you need to shock with liquid chlorine.

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Last post by Buggsw
Mon 11 Jun, 2007 22:14
Trying to Understand this TA/pH Marriage

by Guest » Mon 11 Jun, 2007 08:07

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Is there anyway to adjust TA and pH individually?

My numbers are pretty good right now but my TA is reading 140ppm while my pH is on the low end of...

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You've been very helpful. Thanks!

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Last post by Guest
Mon 11 Jun, 2007 15:23
Can this cause a rash?

by Ed » Fri 08 Jun, 2007 12:40

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My ten yr old daughter recently has had an allergic type rash. After investigating, we discovered that when she was around the pool she got the rash....

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With no free chlorine, I would imagine there could be something that could cause a rash.

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Last post by Buggsw
Sun 10 Jun, 2007 15:57
pool green

by barry10 » Sat 09 Jun, 2007 17:38

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Sat 09 Jun, 2007 17:38
very hiogh TA

by jao » Sat 09 Jun, 2007 15:53

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My PH is about 7.2 with normal chlorine and clear water. But my TA is about 230. How do I go about lowering it from such a high number. I have a...

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Raise your pH by aerating or adding 20 Mule Team Borax, then use acid to bring it and your TA back down to 7.0-7.2 and raise the pH again and retreat...

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Last post by Buggsw
Sat 09 Jun, 2007 16:34
about to go crazy

by harry » Fri 01 Jun, 2007 11:19

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i have been adding sodium bicarb to raise my TA but recently my water has a jelly like feeling. is this due to the baking soda and will it subside...

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Thought perhaps you were using baquacil instead of chlorine.

Somethings out of balance. Like I said, post your readings.

i got every thing to...

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Last post by thanx
Sat 09 Jun, 2007 08:57
zero alkalinity

by bb » Tue 05 Jun, 2007 13:22

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What could cause alka to be zero? Would cement falling into the water have any impact? I recently had stone work done around pool and landscapers...

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What could cause alka to be zero? Would cement falling into the water have any impact? I recently had stone work done around pool and landscapers...

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Last post by me_too
Fri 08 Jun, 2007 09:11
my kids eyes are burning, but we think chemicals are correct

by Sharon11 » Thu 07 Jun, 2007 20:12

pH is 7.5

Alkalinity is 110

chlorine is a little low (.5 to 1), but pool gets lots of sun and it is the end of the day, we just added some Sun...

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Last post by Sharon11
Thu 07 Jun, 2007 20:12
alk to high ph to low

by CONFUSED :) » Tue 05 Jun, 2007 22:43

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I HAVE A ABOVE GROUND POOL HOLDS 3754 GALLONS OF WATER MY TA IS 200 MY PH IS 6.8 I HAVE ADDED THE ACID BALL BUT MY ALK HAS NOT DROPPED MUCH INFACT...

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Use 20 Mule Team Borax to raise your pH without raising your TA. Use about a third of the box. Run your pump and test your pH after 4 hours.

You...

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Last post by Buggsw
Wed 06 Jun, 2007 00:35
TA AND PH ALL WACKY

by megahot1 » Sat 28 Apr, 2007 17:47

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I HAVE A POOL 28FT DOUGHBOY WITH EXPANDABLE LINER, WITH A WEDGE BOTTOM I CALCULATE A 30,000 GALLON CAPACITY

OK LAST YEAR I HAD YELLOW ALGIE FOR ALL...

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theresa, have your water tested for metals. I can't think of anything else that would yellow tile like that.

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Last post by Buggsw
Mon 04 Jun, 2007 23:42
TOTAL ALKALINITY IS HIGH NORMAL

by MISSNCHIPS » Sun 03 Jun, 2007 16:10

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HI, THIS IS THE FIRST YEAR I EVER HAD A POOL. I'VE DONE A LOT OF RESREACH TO GET THIS THING STARTED. I WENT T THE LOCAL POOL SUPPLY STORE TO HAVE MY...

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Over time the TA will lower as you add acid. You could add about 2 gallons of acid if you wanted to speed this process up a little.

The stabiliser...

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Last post by dynamictiger
Sun 03 Jun, 2007 18:47
high alkalinity

by wk » Sun 03 Jun, 2007 11:22

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24,000 gallon pool. Chlorine is good. I can keep PH within range but cannot get alkalinity below 18-20 drops. When I really add the acid to control...

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That would be normal that acid will lower your alk but also your pH.

You have to do it somewhat slowly.

GEt your pH up to the highest number in...

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Last post by Buggsw
Sun 03 Jun, 2007 13:47
ph test color orange?

by idrawcartoons2 » Wed 30 May, 2007 20:37

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I have tested our water and the alkalinity test came back a bright orange, which isn't even a color option. Last year the water started staying...

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Great! Sounds like your Culligan tech gave you great advice about using the liquid chlorine.

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Last post by Buggsw
Fri 01 Jun, 2007 21:13
WEIRD TA problem

by nycguy » Fri 01 Jun, 2007 10:56

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ok. i have a 25,000 gallon pool. my ph is very acidic and my TA is extremely low. i use strips so i cant exactly know the ppm. from here i know i...

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btw my cya is very low it says

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Last post by nycguy
Fri 01 Jun, 2007 16:00
high Alc.

by Debra » Mon 28 May, 2007 10:25

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I have a 12000 above ground 24 round pool.. the total alkalinity is at 220ppm... way too high... everything else is in range... the pool is cloudy......

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Get your pH up to the mid to high level in the recommended range and then use Muriatic acid to lower your pH to 7.2, then aerate your pool to get...

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Last post by Buggsw
Thu 31 May, 2007 00:18
Help with pH and TA please

by Nick » Fri 25 May, 2007 02:43

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I have a 12,000 gallon pool; the water supply is hard and our problem is usually limescale buildup. However, from last autumn the pool water pH...

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Black Algae is difficult to treat and usually comes back unless you acid wash. Could it possibly just be another stain?

Brushing will help open up...

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Last post by Buggsw
Mon 28 May, 2007 15:37
TA

by griffb1968 » Sun 27 May, 2007 14:59

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whats the reason for high TA.

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whats the reason for high TA.

A couple of things from the top of my head:

(1) Pool owner added to much sodium bicarbonate, error in...

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Last post by me_too
Mon 28 May, 2007 09:45
green water after adding chlorine

by canary » Sat 26 May, 2007 04:57

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We opened our pool,cleaned it, added shock and all of asudden it turned green, why?

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It's probably suspended algae. You didn't post your test readings, so it is hard to say. You may need to add more chlorine.

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Last post by Buggsw
Sat 26 May, 2007 17:04
New pool TA/PH problem help please

by paco_1mg » Wed 23 May, 2007 09:44

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Set my pool up yesterday and added shock chlorine and algecide. My test levels this morning are.

TH-200

FC-10+

PH-8.4

TA-240+ Off the chart...

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Muriatic Acid will lower both TA and PH.

Don't know the volume of your pool, but I wouldn't add more than 4 oz's to a cup at a time if under 10K...

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Last post by Buggsw
Fri 25 May, 2007 11:27
Total Ak

by PooolBoy » Tue 22 May, 2007 20:53

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So, I was trying to raise the Ph, but mistakenly used Sodium Bicarb instead of Soda Ash. Now my TA is out the roof (Sodiam Bicarb raised TA and...

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100 TA is not bad at all. 80 - 110 is ideal. Raise your PH by aerating your pool. If you have a fountain or aerator, run it for 24 hours and you...

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Last post by Buggsw
Thu 24 May, 2007 23:05

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