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Questions re a new pool and advice sought

by daisy22 » Sat 30 Jun, 2007 12:00

Having just become new above ground pool owners, I just have a few questions to ask in order to keep my pool clear, clean and safe.

1. How many...

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Last post by daisy22
Sat 30 Jun, 2007 12:00
How to lower FC levels

by mjt123 » Fri 29 Jun, 2007 23:51

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Is there some thing out there that less expensive as Cem Out. Thanks Mike

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Why are you trying to lower it chemically?

The sun will lower it pretty quickly, over time.

Dilution will lower it.

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Last post by Buggsw
Fri 29 Jun, 2007 23:55
40lbs of CLC to super shock pool

by rat407 » Thu 21 Jun, 2007 21:55

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I don't seem to be the only one with no chlorine in my pool week after week. So the pool store did a demand test to the water and said it all looked...

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I need help. I don't know anything about pools. However I pay for the service and my pool is cloudy and has some algae. Also it has white dust in the...

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Last post by lizzy
Fri 29 Jun, 2007 21:38
Can't maintain the chlorine level

by Marian » Thu 28 Jun, 2007 18:59

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I have been really frustrated at not being able to maintain any amount of chlorine in our pool this year, despite shocking the pool at twice the...

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Two things. First, if you keep the pump running, then the acidic Trichlor should not harm the pump since it dissolves so slowly. It is more of a...

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Last post by chem geek
Fri 29 Jun, 2007 19:12
How much is too much?

by pool_girl » Fri 29 Jun, 2007 14:35

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After I shock it takes awhile for the chlorine level to return to "normal", or 2-3 ppm. So at what level is it considered safe for...

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You are correct that with CYA in the water it takes VERY high chlorine levels to be a problem. At typical shock levels of 40% of the CYA level, this...

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Last post by chem geek
Fri 29 Jun, 2007 19:08
Smart Sticks, Bioguard

by rat407 » Sat 23 Jun, 2007 12:15

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Does using Smart Sticks put CYA in the pool? I'm trying to learn what I can and have been reading this forum and ThePoolForum for the past 5 hours...

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Dang, I always tend to forget about Cal Hypo tablets, Richard.

I have such a naturally high Calcium in my fill water, I often forget about them.

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Last post by Buggsw
Sun 24 Jun, 2007 12:56
free cl higher than combined cl

by griffb1968 » Thu 21 Jun, 2007 14:16

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my free cl is higher than combined cl so i would have a - total cl, what can i do

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No, I think you may be using the wrong calculation.

TC = FC + CC

TC - CC = FC

TC - FC = CC

CC = bad chlorine/chloramines, what smells,...

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Last post by Buggsw
Thu 21 Jun, 2007 23:42
Can I use Sodium dichloro to shock pool?????

by kentuckybob1952 » Thu 21 Jun, 2007 09:01

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My pool is doing very nicely this year thanks to all the good info I have learned on this fourm,not to mention all the money saved from not buying...

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What Chem Geek said. He is a genuine master at chemistry.

I'd also be real ginger about using Trichlor at this point. I'd use unstabilized...

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Last post by Buggsw
Thu 21 Jun, 2007 23:33
rainbow chlorinator/water temp.

by huntwc » Tue 22 May, 2007 06:35

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Does anyone know if the temperature of the water that flows through the chlorinator affects the rate of chlorine dispersed into the pool? Nights are...

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Yes, it sure does, make a difference as to the temperature and the rate of chlorine dispersal and use.

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Last post by Buggsw
Mon 18 Jun, 2007 22:55
How much chlorine gets used with a chlorinator?

by statman » Sat 16 Jun, 2007 00:18

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I am thinking of switching from liquid to a chlorinator. I have a 16x32 w/ deep end that holds about 23000 gallons. How many pounds per day will I go...

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Because most people who have them tend to get too much stabilizer or other included chemicals in their pool. Too much stabilizer means less effective...

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Sun 17 Jun, 2007 13:52
Automatic Chlorinator

by peterh » Tue 24 Apr, 2007 14:42

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My chlorine level is non existant even with my chlorinator full of pucks. I suspect that it may not be working properly as thier doesn't appear to be...

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Mine got plugged up with lime or something. As i recall, there is a small cavity above the dial. I cleaned it with muriatic acid.

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Last post by statman
Sat 16 Jun, 2007 00:15
How high to keep chlorine ppm and when to shock ?

by kentuckybob1952 » Wed 13 Jun, 2007 08:06

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I have 18000 gal, IG, vinyl liner. Pool is doing very nicely this year thanks to all the info I have received from reading everyone's posts. My...

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Actually, the proper range of chlorine depends on how much CYA you have in your pool.

The higher the CYA the less effective chlorine is, so you...

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Last post by Buggsw
Fri 15 Jun, 2007 17:40
high chlorine levels

by uyeki4 » Mon 11 Jun, 2007 00:26

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If your chlorine levels are high. Over 5. Is it of ay benefit to check any of the other tests or should your wait until the chlorine is down?

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I always check my pH and Alk no matter what level the chlorine is.

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Last post by Buggsw
Mon 11 Jun, 2007 22:09
How much clorine do I add to a pool with about 500 gallons

by D » Mon 11 Jun, 2007 18:28

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We have lost the manual for our pool. The pool is 108 X 24. I don't know how much clorine to add or any thing else. HELP

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About 3 or 4 ounces of regular chlorox bleach for 500 gallons of water.

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Last post by Buggsw
Mon 11 Jun, 2007 22:08
Chlorine levels?

by Guest » Mon 11 Jun, 2007 19:53

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What should our chlorine level be if we are also using Pristine Blue?

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Green hair, sounds great.. :lol:

We opted for the Pristine Blue because we thought it might be better since we have a toddler who can be...

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Mon 11 Jun, 2007 20:56
Green pool water - mostlikely not algea

by Williet » Wed 06 Jun, 2007 22:48

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I have been fighting an emerald green pool for 2 months with minimum success. I tried algecide early on, used a clarifier, took samples to two...

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I've heard that algaecide is only a preventive, not a cure for algae already there. I think you need to shock the pool, keeping up shock levels...

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Last post by sdunlap
Fri 08 Jun, 2007 22:04
How do I get Bleach to shock level?

by iowa pool dummy2 » Thu 07 Jun, 2007 09:03

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I have tried to use bleach to get the green out of my pool. It is a 18" round and I put 3 gallons in the first night and 2 more the second-still...

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You don't say your volume. Usually 2.5 gallons will bring it to shock level of 15 ppm. The trick is you have to keep it at shock level day and night...

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Last post by Buggsw
Thu 07 Jun, 2007 14:48
HOW MUCH BOARAX TO ADD?

by iowa pool dummy2 » Tue 05 Jun, 2007 13:29

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Well almost pool season here in Northern Iowa. Having a problem with the infamous green algae. Dumped 2 boxes of Borax in yesterday and 3 gallons of...

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No need to convert...just read the box or bottle weight/volume! (Look close at your borax and clorox...it's been on there since the late 70's). :lol:...

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Last post by me_too
Wed 06 Jun, 2007 08:44
pool store suggested additions

by shistymarma » Fri 25 May, 2007 16:36

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I am a new pool owner. I have a 30,000 gal grey gunite pool. I just had my water tested. I thought all was fine from my own tests but the pool store...

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CYA NEEDS TO BE BELOW 80. I WAS TOLD THAT CC TA &PH WOULD NOT BE RIGHT TILL THEN . MY CYA IS 150.

i was told the same thing, except mine...

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Last post by IkeRay
Tue 05 Jun, 2007 00:38
Cannot establish a "free chlorine" reading

by dlr68 » Thu 31 May, 2007 22:29

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Hardness: 250

ALK: 120

pH: 7.5

Stabilizer: 40ppm

Total chlorine: 1.0ppm

free chlorine: zero

I have approx. a 12,000gal IG pool with an...

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I wouldn't swim in an unsanitized pool, myself.

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Last post by Buggsw
Fri 01 Jun, 2007 16:23

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