Pool Chemical Problems & Swimming Pool Chemicals

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how much? (chemicals)

by adamunsworth » Wed 02 May, 2018 04:40

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Im in Portugal. My pool is 3.5m x 9m and is 1m deep at the shallow end and 1.65m at the deep end. I used a pool volume calculator and it said my...

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As Dennis said you need a decent test kit and not dip strips. What are your water levels at the moment? Cyanuric acid stabilser is the most important...

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Fri 04 May, 2018 12:16
Chem numbers crazy (Just moved in)

by Newbpoolowner » Sun 23 Jul, 2017 16:06

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Hey everyone I am brand new to the forum so thank you for taking the time to read my post.
I just bought an older house with a pool. The lady that...

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I am planning to drain the pool this weekend. Most likely will have to rent a pump from home depot if they do because I am sure it will take forever...

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Last post by Glen123
Wed 18 Apr, 2018 03:06
CYA keeps rising even with removing all chemicals and diluting pool over a month

by Raven7146 » Mon 26 Feb, 2018 23:25

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Hi, this is my first post here. I’m very confused..
We bought a house with a 6yr old free form concrete pebble tec pool approx 11,000 gal with DE...

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I guess that was someone not yet ready for the truth behind packaged pool chemicals. We can't always give you the answer you want to hear, we will...

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Sun 04 Mar, 2018 02:46
Swimming Pool Paint

by eric85 » Mon 01 Aug, 2011 00:44

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I have been using Blue-swimming-pool-paint.Renew and protect your masonry swimming pool. Swimming Pool Paint is the perfect solution for decorating...

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Some of these paints appear inexpensive but don't last and therefore need re applying making them possibly more expensive. A colleague used epoxy...

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Thu 22 Feb, 2018 09:02
Swimming pool bugs that bite

by coonie » Sun 09 Oct, 2005 12:53

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I have been bitten several times by bugs or insects in my outdoor pool. Size 24 x 40. Some look like flying ants. Others are very small black bugs...

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My pool is 12,000 gallons and I use around 1/2 cup of the blue Dawn dish soap in the water and I no longer have problems with bugs in the pool. I use...

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Fri 16 Feb, 2018 08:11
pool bugs
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by rcatalyst » Sat 25 Mar, 2006 19:31

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I have a little bugs in my pool. (thousands) they look like tiny pieces of rice (1/8th the size of a grain) They bunch up in groups all over the...

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I have the same issue and finally worked out that ever since I got new grass/turf laid out and also a small garden bed with those mulch that you wet...
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Sun 28 Jan, 2018 09:43
Solution for iron problem
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by TheMartin » Fri 27 Jan, 2012 17:10

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Hello Everybody!!

Because brown water caused by excessive iron in water drove me crazy until now, I want to share the 2 possible definite solutions...

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If using that method, you need to use the right flocculent. To flocc metals (positive charge) you need an anionic flocculent (negative charge) to...
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Mon 15 Jan, 2018 05:58
Used FLOC...now what????

by needhelpwithpool » Sun 12 Jul, 2009 20:16

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I have a small above ground swimming pool that we purchased this year (13x4 ft). Our pool turned green so I went to the local pool supply place and...

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In the future, don't use floc in your pool, it is absolutely pointless.

That statement isn't actually true, used correctly floc can and does help....

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Mon 08 Jan, 2018 02:58
Alkalinity Test Gone Wrong

by Denis » Tue 12 Dec, 2017 17:53

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I have been having this problem just Lately checking my pool water, Mind you I have been checking pool water for at least 25 years that's how long I...

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Hi Denniswiseman, any issues with getting the Taylor kit shipped? some reagents were not allowed some time back. I used to supply the Palintest FAS...

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Wed 13 Dec, 2017 07:37
PHOSfree - Not Working...What did I do wrong?

by joesc230 » Sun 22 Oct, 2017 17:51

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Hi all,

I am closing my pool for the first time on my own (used a couple different companies in the past, both which I wasn't happy with, so I...

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I would phone the company and hear information from the horses mouth. Phosphate lowering compounds (Lanthanum chloride) often cause clouding of the...

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Mon 23 Oct, 2017 05:01
Pool water treatment...

by RossAngela » Fri 13 Oct, 2017 01:36

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Hi guys,
I have an inground vinyl swimming pool in my home and I’m looking for the pool closing ideas. I’m not draining the pool completely because a...

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Forget all that you have read and look up Pool School as well as Chlorine / CYA Chart with relation to your Pool Levels

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Fri 13 Oct, 2017 02:53
Leslie Stain Remover (Ascorbic acid)
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by Alou49 » Sun 29 May, 2011 19:07

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Beware the high priced "stain remover" from Leslie pool supply! It says it treats 20,000 gallons, but in reality it only treated the pools...

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I get mine on Ebay just search for Ascorbic Acid (vitamin C)
You will find it's hard to get a decent FC reading for a while because the AA will stop...
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Wed 06 Sep, 2017 17:12
Out of control pool

by slinkyjosh » Wed 16 Aug, 2017 21:23

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Background: I have a 9,000 gal kidney in ground concrete pool in Houston, TX. I haven't been able to get this thing swimmable since I moved in 8...

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Check out my post on "Please help with green pool. Newbie. Tried all guides"
If your water table is high a pool could pop out of the...

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Fri 18 Aug, 2017 17:33
Chlorine lock - what to do?

by meers_l » Thu 20 Apr, 2017 13:31

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Hi, I need some help understanding what to do with my pool water. We opened it about a week ago and I've done nothing but work on trying to get it...

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You can try it but we don't have much faith in these type of products
CYA does decrease slowly but the only way to be sure is to drain and refill

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Fri 18 Aug, 2017 17:03
Taking care of own pool

by new2pool » Tue 26 Apr, 2011 17:11

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We no longer have a pool service and are trying to take care of our own pool. We have the following issues and need some good direction. Sporadic...

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Hello,

You need some steps to take care of your pool. First of all, you should regularly clean the pool. To remove the debris and leaves use hand...

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Wed 02 Aug, 2017 02:27
Crystal clear water turns black after adding chemicals, Help!

by Kady » Wed 28 Jun, 2017 20:22

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After replacing the liner, trucking in 12,000 gallons and filling the last 1500 gallons with the hose, I brought the water to get tested at the local...

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I'm not in a position to explain what went wrong but you've been pool stored
It may settle down
Get yourself a decent test kit (Taylor K2006C or...

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Thu 29 Jun, 2017 03:28
ENJOY brand pool chemicals
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by Ryan » Thu 15 May, 2008 08:31

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Well, I am new to this forum and a new pool owner. I just purchased my first house and theres a pool!

I went to the local pool store and the owner...

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We used baquacil in our previous home, found it to be expensive and a pain to maintain the water. Having switched to Enjoy 17 yrs ago it's amazing...
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Last post by Cperry
Mon 19 Jun, 2017 09:25
Chlorine and acid drum feeders
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by max » Mon 22 Sep, 2008 00:51

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I have a SWG pool which I test regularly and find it quite easy to balance.

My brother and sister-in-law are putting in a pool - they are new to...

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hi guys,

i wanted to know if basic garden water timer can be used to dispense chlorine. I wanted to know if the plastic of will withstand liquid...
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Last post by sammantrao
Tue 24 Jan, 2017 01:54
Shocking, I can't believe they continue Slamming me!

by LeimLife » Wed 17 Aug, 2016 22:38

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I spent my first 2 seasons as a pool service tech cleaning nearly 50 pools/spas/fountains each week, testing and treating water, and keeping...

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It was a post regarding black spots in a salt pool on another forum. My professional advice was sound as I have cleared problems like these in many...

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Thu 18 Aug, 2016 11:23
Drain pool

by Denis K » Sun 03 Jul, 2016 15:32

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This is the second time in five years I have been told to drain my pool cause I can't get the chlorine stable so Lesley pools told me to drain it and...

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Thanks Dennis, I have seen the post and, yes, looks like a little cyanuric acid may be of benefit, but I am so pleased with the simple approach, that...

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Thu 11 Aug, 2016 16:15

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