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Clear water, zero FC

by UnderWater » Thu 12 Jul, 2007 22:00

I've read all the relevant posts regarding chlorine problems and they are interesting.

I'm not familiar with all the abbreviations so I'll spell...

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Thu 12 Jul, 2007 22:00
water mold
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by robinixie » Thu 28 Jun, 2007 19:38

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anyone ever heard of water mold? i have a white slime coating on my filter cart. the pool is crystal clear although i am still in a cholorine lock....

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Though the pool stores need to take some responsibility, most are just doing what the manufacturers tell them to do. It is some of the manufacturers...
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Last post by chem geek
Tue 10 Jul, 2007 20:45
Nofree chlorine

by Mik » Tue 03 Jul, 2007 19:29

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I had no problem with the pool last season when we first got it . But this season has become a pain. The water has been clear since the day after...

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I'm using green out super chlorinator I'm going to try aerating and the ma tomorrow and see what happens from there. I figure if everything gets...

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Last post by Miko
Wed 04 Jul, 2007 21:36
help me

by erin » Wed 04 Jul, 2007 09:00

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how do I get chlorine levels down?

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I assume you shocked the pool and the water is now clear so you want lower chlorine levels to swim, is that right? Generally, just exposing the pool...

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Wed 04 Jul, 2007 12:42
High Chlorine demand

by Tklein » Sun 01 Jul, 2007 08:54

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I have an 18,000 gal. inground pool. This is my third season. For some reason, this season, the water is clear but I am going through alot of...

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Hi, I have heard this term before. I had clear water but couldn't get chlorine to register. The pool company had an anylizer and they told me I had a...

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Last post by Done487
Sun 01 Jul, 2007 20:15
Chlorine tablets and Clorox

by NrseLaurie63 » Sat 30 Jun, 2007 11:12

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I have a small 16 x 42 Intex above the ground pool. I am using HTH 3" chlorine tablets to maintian my daily chlorine levels. Can I still shock...

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Most of the Pool Forum folks are also at TroubleFreePool at this link . There is no problem at all using different chlorine sources IN THE POOL...

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Last post by chem geek
Sat 30 Jun, 2007 13:21
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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Last post by Buggsw
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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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

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