Buggsw is absolutely right. Don't add any CYA. If anything it may just cause the chlorine level to stay high longer, depending on what your level is...

Shrinking of the liner. I think it's not wise to drain completely.

You can convert and get rid of algae at the same time without draining....

I am going to buy this product today. The name is Bioguard Back up and there is a website www (dot)bioguard (dot)com that can help you locate a place...

Calcium needs to be balanced for several reasons. If it is too high, you will get deposits on all your pool & equipment (pipes, pumps, heaters,...

What are your water test readings? Cl, pH, TA, CYA, to start.

What is your pool volume?

What is your pool made of? ie concrete, vinyl, fiberglass....

What kind of filter do you have?

Sounds like a high level of copper in your water.

Do you have a pool heater? Low pH will cause your water to be too acidic which corrodes any...

Thanks for the info!

I think what I'm going to end up doing is simply wait until the next time I visit the US and call a local pool store near...

I cannot get the stabalizer to dissolve in warm water. Can I add directly to pool? I have a liner pool.

Vinindy

It'll take a few days, you can...

Free chlorine oxides dirt to nitrogen compounds.

The nitrogen compounds combine with the chlorine to form chloramines of various forms....

Bromine cannot be removed except through backwashing. On an average pool it takes about 6 backwashes to dilute the Bromine down to negligible levels....

Some people develop rashes from Bromine if it is not an issue in your country, don't worry about it as it may be a skin type reaction.

Bromine...

Yes, the source will be the method of chlorine addition. Dichlor has a pH of 6.9, while trichlor has a pH of 2.9 Both combine chlorine with cyanuric...

Whilst this chemical maybe $80 worth, what is your families health worth to you?

Depending on the filter type I would be inclined to change the...

You can. I had a situation once where I was flown to Bali to fix a pool up and when I got there, no chemicals were available. I used laundry bleach...

Mosquito Larvae are often found in "still bodies" of water. I.E....Bird bath, used car tires, pails or buckets of water. Im assuming your...

I assume you're using trichlor? Along with chlorine trichlor contains cyanuric acid (stabilizer) that does not break down, hence your escalating...

No, there is nothing in the plumbing other than a DE filter and 3" chlorine tablet feeder. I will find some acsorbic acid today and try it....

5 drops of each

best to go buy another one they are only cheap

OK I am new a pool owner and we have the salt system--are there any chemicals that I am not suppose to use with this type of system? I obviously know...