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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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Last post by Huckleberry
Wed 23 Nov, 2016 23:52
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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You have a decent test kit, the same as mine except i have the K2006c which has larger reagents
Draining and refilling would definately lower your...

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Tue 25 Jul, 2017 02:46
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
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Last post by sarawalkers
Wed 21 Jun, 2017 08:13
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
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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Last post by Denniswiseman
Sun 14 May, 2017 17:09
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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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Last post by Denniswiseman
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

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