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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
DPD No.1. and liquid chlorine

by jpadie » Thu 03 May, 2018 03:10

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Morning all,

first post here, be gentle ...
I didn't cover my pool over the winter and as a result I now have predominantly a stagnant pond the...

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Hi Justin and Dennis, if the chlorine is high it will indeed bleach out DPD, depending on the tablets obviously. Justin if you buy the two little...

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Fri 04 May, 2018 08:43
Chlorine vs Bromine

by steq184 » Sun 04 Sep, 2005 14:13

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Hello

I am after some advice on whether to use chlorine or bromine in our 15 foot pool. It should be up and running in around a couple of weeks so...

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That is the sort of post I like least, says nothing at all.
Chlorine is chlorine, packaged chlorine in tablet form has stabiliser in it. Liquid...

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Last post by Teapot
Thu 03 May, 2018 09:52
ph-cl

by poolboy3 » Fri 27 Apr, 2018 00:01

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Hello.
Im new poolboy.i want to asdk,sometning,and i hope to have your help.
In the pool,if ph and chlorio is towh,can to poot together( first...

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I understood it.

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Sat 28 Apr, 2018 07:23
Question about SLAMing

by stube40 » Fri 19 Jan, 2018 04:01

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I'm about to SLAM my pool. I'm very new to the process having never done it before. I have a salt-water pool (details in sig), but I think my...

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Lol it's the monosyllabic ism's I get bored of Lol

EDIT: Also when we go to talk about shocking a pool which is an industry std people won't...

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Sat 20 Jan, 2018 06:58
Nitrate in pool water

by poolcarenovice » Sun 12 Nov, 2017 17:48

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Is it true that the presence of nitrate in pool water at a concentration of 20 PPM or greater will drastically increase your sanitizer consumption?...

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I wonder what your rain water tests at? maybe harvest some of that for top ups?
We finally had rain and it tested at 0 for both nitrates &...

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Mon 15 Jan, 2018 20:57
Autoclear Salt Water Chlorinator Help

by DeanW001 » Sat 23 Dec, 2017 16:38

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Hi,

I am new to owning a pool so need some help with a flashing light on my Autoclear Salt Water Chlorinator.

The light is flashing on function 4...

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Thanks for this

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Last post by DeanW001
Tue 02 Jan, 2018 22:55
How to chlorinate properly

by anytime » Fri 22 Dec, 2017 22:50

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I am currently doing swimming pools but I do not know what the best ratio of chlorine is. Thank you

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Your chlorine level is based on your Cyanuric acid (stabilisor) as indicated in Chlorine / CYA Chart relative to your Pool Levels
Bearing in mind...

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Sat 23 Dec, 2017 10:22
Liquid vs powder/granulated - For town pool

by mcsp » Tue 19 Dec, 2017 17:12

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Hello all, I've recently taken over the finances for the community pool and am looking at the most effective way to keep it clean. Currently, they go...

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Thanks Teapot and Dennis, I'll pass this onto the pool maintenance person and see what we have.

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Sat 23 Dec, 2017 03:09
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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Chlorine is used to keep swimming pools free of bacteria that can be hazardous to humans.

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Last post by marvinwalters
Wed 29 Nov, 2017 01:51
Over chlorination?

by dollard » Fri 13 Oct, 2017 10:19

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I have a salt water pool that usually functions very well. I had not tested the chlorine level for awhile as it is always what it should be. I...

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A properly chlorinated pool never requires shocking unless you have a problem (algae) and then you need to Slam with reference to your Chlorine / CYA...

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Sat 14 Oct, 2017 08:34
Pool smell is like strong chlorine

by Majid » Mon 07 Aug, 2017 14:19

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Hi,

My pool smell is like strong chlorine and whenever I enter the swimming pool room I feel my eyes are burning.

What could be the reason? After...

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This is usually an indication that the water in your pool is not in correct balance state. You may have a little higher than normal levels of...

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Last post by Glen123
Wed 13 Sep, 2017 23:51
Measuring Chlorine is Salt Water Pool

by Kalograta » Sat 12 Aug, 2017 05:24

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Hi Pool People

This is a bit of a long story so I'll try and keep it short. I have two pools of my own that use standard chlorine granules for...

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Thank you very much for your comprehensive reply. I have tested the pool with my drop tester and chlorine is still zero. However pool is almost...

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Last post by Kalograta
Mon 14 Aug, 2017 01:37
enjoy pool chemical system

by grachael » Wed 02 Aug, 2017 13:09

I am using the enjoy pool chemical system for a pool that is 10 to 15000 gallons. I am supposed to add my bottle of chemicals each wednesday.
My...

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Last post by grachael
Wed 02 Aug, 2017 13:09
test kits

by jane shawger » Mon 24 Jul, 2017 14:29

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I just got a test kit for free chlorine, but I'm a bit uncertain what it means.

I have 24' round pool with (I think) 14,000 gallons of water.
The...

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I just clicked on the link and it worked fine from here, try this. and if that doesn't work copy and paste into your browser
If you go to and search...

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Wed 26 Jul, 2017 09:26
Chemical Free Pool Systems?

by andrewhomes » Mon 17 Sep, 2007 01:00

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I am sick of having chemicals in my pool. I am ready to go chemical free. I am sick of smelling like chlorine, in both my hair and skin. I have also...

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Hi Richard,

I've been reading all your scientific posts, and with twin 18 month olds with the very rare allergies you mention, what option of...

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Last post by Allergy mom
Tue 11 Jul, 2017 22:49
Chlorine is driving me CrAzY! Help!!!!!!

by Keltex23 » Fri 07 Jul, 2017 08:39

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Help!!!!!
I can not get my pool to stay chlorinated for the life of me!!! The pool store people are usually helpful but in this case, I think they...

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also, here is how to determine your "shock" level

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Last post by andysousa
Fri 07 Jul, 2017 15:07
SUPER Chlorinated

by texaslady583 » Sat 24 Jun, 2017 00:23

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I opened the pool to a green algae mess because of a broken pump. Got everything fixed, and tested my chemicals. I had 0 CYA and 0 Chlorine. I have...

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If you have ammonia let the chlorine do it's work
How do you test you really need to get often accurate results to proceed
Test 1/2 an hour after...

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Sat 24 Jun, 2017 07:23
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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Hi Andy
Depending on your water costs it can be more economical to do a partial drain and refill to keep your chlorine costs down but keep your slam...

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Tue 30 May, 2017 10:56
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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Last post by Denniswiseman
Thu 25 May, 2017 11:00

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