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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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Last post by Denniswiseman
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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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
Problem with phosphates. New pool

by cornwallace77 » Thu 09 Jun, 2016 17:24

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We are having an issue with phosphates in our pool. The pool was recently requested a proximately 2 months ago with a dark grey plaster. When the...

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High phosphates aren't necessary a problem although it will feed algae if you have it. A correct stabilizer/chlorine levels will stop algae
Test...

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Wed 03 Aug, 2016 07:36
CYA above 70 with 0 stabilizer??

by Skipacrosswater » Sat 09 Jul, 2016 11:35

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I have an inground gunite 28,000 gallon pool in a kidney bean shape... why the shape of the pool matters, I have no idea... but some jackoff will ask...

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Have you read the part about Slamming in the Pool school
The stabilised chlorine pucks add Cyanuric Acid to the pool water
You would be better of...

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Sun 10 Jul, 2016 03:09
BBB is pool care

by gregsfc » Thu 07 Jul, 2016 05:04

As someone who stumbled upon a forum a couple of years ago searching for answers to a lot of things that didn't make sense to me about how one can...

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Thu 07 Jul, 2016 05:04
Pool Help

by David.Craig » Sat 25 Jun, 2016 07:32

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Summer has arrived and #1 mission is to get the pool water clear. Previous owner did not close it properly. It was a mess. PoolFx came in, gave us a...

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Slam the pool

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Sun 26 Jun, 2016 10:22
Ammonia

by CS » Sat 28 Jun, 2014 12:24

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Help!! I'm hoping to find some light at the bottom of this money pit I find myself in!

I've got a 23,000 gal. in ground vinyl lined pool and here...

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You should check out our smart monitor - it could definitely help you with all of this spending on chemicals, etc. Our monitor connects with you via...

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Tue 21 Jun, 2016 14:38
Chlorine tabs?

by Zack » Thu 19 May, 2016 10:31

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Hello I'm a new pool owner and I was wondering if 3inch chlorine tabs are good for liquid chlorine substitute.

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If you're a new pool owner, then you should check out our smart monitor! You'd be able to check your pool's chemical levels via an app and it'd tell...

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Tue 21 Jun, 2016 14:10
Reliable Pool Contractor in Jakarta

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I just want to give you information, in case some of you...

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Tue 21 Jun, 2016 04:21
HELP!!!!! KLEEN IT into pool water!!!!

by lightnirod » Sun 12 Jun, 2016 20:39

I need help stat! I was trying to use the product Kleen It by Bioguard and I messed up. My sand filter was not in backwash and the product went into...

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Last post by lightnirod
Sun 12 Jun, 2016 20:39
water bugs? Look here.
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by GodSpeed » Fri 07 Apr, 2006 03:17

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To get rid of water bugs. Attack their way of living!

I had a problem with water bugs, and no way to get rid of them. Clorine wont kill them because...

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man I wish there was an easy solution. the bugs are driving me nuts and no definitive answer or magic solution.
oh well.... :wtf: :wtf:
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Last post by fred246
Thu 05 Nov, 2015 16:57
Unable to balance Salt Water pool

by kcherrix123 » Sun 01 Jul, 2012 10:03

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Hello, I have an Intex above ground vinyl pool. It's 22' x 52" and holds 10,500 gal. of water. We filled the pool using our garden hose and set...

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Assuming you're not using a DPD chlorine test kit where it can bleach out at high chlorine levels having you think there is no chlorine when it's...

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Last post by skrodgers
Sat 26 Jul, 2014 15:38
Cyanuric Acid 200ppm - Drain Pool?
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by kristymcj » Wed 01 Apr, 2009 21:43

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Shocked pool, then added chlorine pucks. Pool store test says there's no chlorine. Also, PH is always too low, even with Alkalinity adjuster and...

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If you had circulation in the pool, then what they said was not true and it's most likely that their testing results are incorrect (and if there were...
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Last post by chem geek
Mon 07 Jul, 2014 22:36
Screw up

by kyleshaha » Sun 01 Jun, 2014 12:04

I have intel 15×42 I put number 2 of grren to blue yesyetdsy how do I fix thid

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Sun 01 Jun, 2014 12:04
ORP drifts up without any increase in chlorine.

by Rimoc » Sun 13 Apr, 2014 00:00

We have an 220,000 outdoor swimming pool in Tampa FL. Starting last fall, the ORP would drift upward during the day, reach a peak in the middle of...

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Sun 13 Apr, 2014 00:00

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