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Which chlorine & why?
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This topic has a poll. by BilliBob » Fri 27 Mar, 2009 04:06

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I was wondering what folks are using to chlorinate their pools.

Please leave comments with reasons why you use the chlorine that you do.

I use...

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I use granular chlorine since it is dust free and dissolves pretty fast.It can also be applied as shock for regular chlorination.
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Wed 23 Nov, 2016 23:52
Noob - Free Chlorine Issues

by andysousa » Thu 25 May, 2017 08:51

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Hi all!

First and foremost... I am a new pool owner. We bought a house this past winter with an in-ground pool and I still have A LOT to learn. I...

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First of all stop going to the pool store for advice, they are there to sell
Stop buying all of their products
Next get a decent test kit (Taylor...

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Thu 25 May, 2017 12:18
Need to check my readings don't matter.

by TimboZero » Tue 23 May, 2017 08:17

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Good day all,

I just wanted to check a few things that I believe to be true but confirmation never hurts.

If my TC and FC are the same then I am...

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You're welcome, if we can get people to care for their pool by understanding the simple chemistry at the minimum expense and keeping them out of the...

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Thu 25 May, 2017 11:00
I CAN'T KEEP CHLORINE IN MY POOL!!!!!!!!!!
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by KIMMYJO » Wed 06 Aug, 2008 20:03

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I PUT CHLORINE IN MY POOL EVERY EVENING AND BY MORNING WHEN I TEST IT, MY FREE CHLORINE LEVEL IS ZERO. BECAUSE OF THIS ISSUE, I AM CONSTANTLY...

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How to Use Pool Chlorine Tablets
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Last post by spartacus
Fri 19 May, 2017 15:48
total and free chlorine 10

by Linda79 » Sun 14 May, 2017 12:06

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Please Help
Th 500
TC 10
FC 10
PH 7.8
TA 180
Stabilizer 100
How do I fix this? Is it safe to swim? Our first year owning a pool what test kit should...

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With a CYA of 100 your chlorine level should be between 11-13 as in Chlorine / CYA Chart
Totally safe to swim but you would be using a lot of...

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Sun 14 May, 2017 17:09
adidas nmd xr1 olive

by marsberyl » Thu 11 May, 2017 20:39

Any adidas nmd runner womens Adidas super star excels among the all other types together with models of sporting events boots or shoes, together with...

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Thu 11 May, 2017 20:39
ammonia problem
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by Very Frustrated » Fri 08 Jun, 2007 13:24

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We were told by our pool maintainance company that we have a chlorine lock and the pool tested high ammonia (3 times normal). Long story short: This...

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We have had a similar problem. Our vinyl liner pool is registering very high for Ammonia (6 to 8 ppm).The water was cloudy when we opened up and...
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Last post by Jom
Thu 11 May, 2017 09:07
Best Chlorine form

by Honey » Sat 23 Jan, 2016 15:01

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What do you think what is the best type of chlorine?
1. Liquid
2. Tablets
3. Granular

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I use an above ground pool. I read on the site chlorine tablets can damage the pool surface

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Last post by spartacus
Mon 08 May, 2017 16:16
No chlorine levels

by Ozz » Mon 15 Aug, 2016 13:42

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I started the season with a high total chlorine (6.5) and normal free chlorine (1.9) levels. Slowly both levels have come down to the point that they...

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Its best to get in touch with professional.

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Last post by marvinwalters
Wed 01 Mar, 2017 00:03
Can't get rid of algae
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by davethepoolguy » Thu 02 Jun, 2011 17:14

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I maintain about 15 pools a week. I have been doing this for years. Starting last year, I noticed that I was getting algae in pools even though the...

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No need to add additional chemicals
Just maintain your chlorine level relative to your CYA level as in Chlorine / CYA Chart
Remember
For every 10...
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Last post by Denniswiseman
Tue 06 Dec, 2016 10:51
SWG or Alternative Chlorine Solution

by smcrea » Sun 31 Jul, 2016 18:43

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I have had my pool with its intellichlor Salt Water Chlorine Generator (SWG) for a little over 7 years.

It appears that the SWG maybe on its way out...

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Yes definitely don't go with pucks! As far as your salt water generator goes yes there are a lot of drawbacks with standard salt in the pool systems....

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Last post by ChlorineGenie
Tue 20 Sep, 2016 14:31
Making Liquid Chlorine from Calcium Hypochlorite

by Timless Cynic » Fri 26 Aug, 2016 10:48

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Hello

I have a question I hope someone can answer.

If I mix my Calcium Hypochlorite with water in a container to make liquid chlorine, will the...

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I think you will find most people converted from pucks use liquid chlorine

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Sat 27 Aug, 2016 02:33
When to shock
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Attachment(s) by bnairb » Fri 15 Jul, 2011 10:32

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My pool store says just shock the pool every 7-14 days, but is this really necessary or a waste of chlorine. Also I have to leave the solar blanket...

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You can swim up to the correct shock level relative to your CYA if your FC is holding
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Thu 11 Aug, 2016 12:48
Chlorine smell

by sparkwatercleaner » Wed 16 Jan, 2008 20:09

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May Free Chlorine at 2/3 ppm cause light chlorine smell or is it caused by chloramines?

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Pool smell is due, not to chlorine, but to chloramines, chemical compounds that build up in pool water when it is improperly treated.

You may be...

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Last post by paulbest
Wed 10 Aug, 2016 23:27
Why Chlorine is effective?

by chem geek » Fri 12 Sep, 2014 22:50

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Chlorine kills most pathogens very quickly at very low levels of active chlorine (hypochlorous acid) and it is also an oxidizer so can get rid of...

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The water in a swimming pool may be contaminated with bacteria from the source. Also as we go swimming in it, bacteria (especially a species called...

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Last post by paulbest
Mon 08 Aug, 2016 23:39
why chlorine in pools?

by JamesForth » Mon 11 Jul, 2016 06:06

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I was wondering what folks are using to chlorinate their pools. I use trichlor granules. Please leave comments with reasons why you use the chlorine?

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For everyday chlorination, we want to use a type of chlorine that is slow dissolving and slow reacting. The best chlorine to use for everyday...

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Last post by paulbest
Mon 08 Aug, 2016 23:30
Salt water >to> Chlorine?

by YodaDoe » Fri 29 Jul, 2016 07:44

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I have a cheap Intex pool that I added a saltwater pump to. The saltwater pump just stopped working (it's a few years old). I am trying to decide...

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What you need to do is check your Cyanuric acid and get it to between 30 and 60 (you may have to partially drain and refill)
Your salt water will be...

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Fri 29 Jul, 2016 09:43
high chlorine and algae...

by sailor61 » Thu 28 Jul, 2016 13:56

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I've got an ongoing algae battle and I think I'm just not slamming the pool hard enough..

The basics..
12 by 30 inground with a vinyl liner and sand...

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Get a Taylor K-2006C test kit, you will be able to test for combined chlorine
Follow the slam procedure exactly
Don't take any short cuts
Let your...

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Thu 28 Jul, 2016 15:08
New Pool - Already Added 36 Pounds of Cyanuric Acid In 3 Weeks (Is this normal?)

by jasondinner » Sun 10 Jul, 2016 11:34

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Hey Guys

I just got a new pool put in my yard.

38K gallons salt water.

Has ozonator.

I've gotten 3 water tests in the last 3 weeks and the first...

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Get yourself a decent test kit and test yourself use the Pool School
Use the Pool Maths that will indicate what should have been put in origonally...

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Mon 11 Jul, 2016 03:20
Salt Water Pool Chlorine Generator-Hayward/AquaRite

by Bill Barry » Wed 06 Jul, 2016 17:34

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We recently purchased our home, which has a 15,000 gallon Salt Water Pool. After three months of cleaning the DE filter (4 times), shocking, getting...

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What are your salt levels in the pool
I don't have a SWG but I have read that you need about 3000ppm to get the SWG working correctly

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Fri 08 Jul, 2016 05:05

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