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What is the best bromine chemistry for indoor pool

by tstephens3956 » Thu 13 Jun, 2013 11:36

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I have and indoor lap pool, 18000 gallon, gunite, sand filter. The original installation used the combination of a Nature 2 purifier/filter plus low...

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Thanks Chem Geek for your reply. I also asked this question in other forums and got different answers. Local pool supply shops suggested to not use a...

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Mon 17 Jun, 2013 18:25
Drastically Different Recommendations From Different Stores

by scubaks » Sun 16 Jun, 2013 10:36

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New pool owner with a 25,000 gallon fiberglass in-ground saltwater system. Was open fo the winter (when I obtained it). Just starting to learn pool...

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You've been "pool-stored". Take charge of your own pool, especially since you've already got the right test kit -- the Taylor K-2006. Read...

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Sun 16 Jun, 2013 17:43
Low FC level

by dorlando » Fri 07 Jun, 2013 20:57

I have a SWG and my chlorine levels are low, algae is growing but salt reading is fine. I was told my phosphate levels are high but based on what I...

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Fri 07 Jun, 2013 20:57
Chlorine block continues
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by Chemist101 » Tue 21 May, 2013 06:50

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I need help desperately. Last end of season I had CYA readings above 150-200. I drained 1/2 pool twice and added endless chemicals.
This year I...

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I would check the ammonia level. See what that reading is and if that doesn't work than I wouldn't know what else to do. I guess you could try...
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Wed 05 Jun, 2013 16:17
Leslies Pool told us to drain half the pool

by jinxies » Sun 28 Apr, 2013 20:10

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We live in Northern Cal and leave our pool uncovered, with the pool running all winter. We went to just the chlorine tablets in the float for the...

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The following are chemical facts independent of concentration of product or of pool size:

For every 10 ppm Free Chlorine (FC) added by Trichlor, it...

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Mon 29 Apr, 2013 14:33
Cloudy water, white substance on bottom of pool

by lenad89 » Wed 14 Jul, 2010 22:21

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Long story...Ready?

About 5 weeks ago my pool turned green. Took water sample to local pool store and all of my levels were Way off. Free Cl-7.4 ,...

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I had problems with cloudy pool water and my pool store suggested that I purchase the circulator. They said alot of my cloudy pool water and chemical...

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Wed 27 Mar, 2013 16:36
Testing a bromine pool after a chlorine shock

by SgtBilko » Fri 28 Dec, 2012 05:01

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Merry Christmas everyone !!! I hope someone is around this morning (UK time !) to help.

I have an indoor 67500 litre pool and use Bromine (via a...

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Thank you, that's interesting.

I have emailed manufactures (Sensafe - Industrial Test Systems Inc) for an explanation. I will, out of interest, post...

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Sun 30 Dec, 2012 05:17
beetles that live in our pool

by beetlelady » Fri 20 Jul, 2007 18:26

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Please help! We have beetles in our pool. My granddaughter says that they bite. How can I get rid of these

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Buy one of several brands of liquid "solar covers". One is Natural Chemistry's "Cover Free", comes in a 32 ounce bottle. These...

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Sun 09 Dec, 2012 20:32
Cyanuric Acid for indoor pool

by Denniswiseman » Fri 07 Dec, 2012 08:43

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Hi

I know that cyanuric acid is not required for indoor pools to stop UV degradation of chlorine
I want to know if there should be an amount of...

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Thanks for that ChemGeek

It's put my mind at rest as I wasn't going to add any Cyanuric acid

I will test and try 4ppm FC with a 20ppm Cyanuric acid

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Sun 09 Dec, 2012 03:35
No Chlorine

by jsbacarisse » Sun 21 Oct, 2012 09:10

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I have no chlorine showing up when I and or Leslies Pool Supply test my water balance. NO chlorine = algae and my pool starts to get it every 4-5days...

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It's far more likely that your Cyanuric Acid (CYA) level is high and you are not shocking to a high enough Free Chlorine (FC) level to kill off the...

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Thu 01 Nov, 2012 19:51
Fine dirt on bottom cant remove

by wenchli » Sun 26 Aug, 2012 13:33

There was a small hole in my above ground pool that leaked in very fine dirt. Patched the hole but now cannot get rid of the dirt. Ive used...

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Sun 26 Aug, 2012 13:33
Chlorox alternitive

by indoorairpro » Mon 30 May, 2011 14:32

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Since I may need to get rid of pool if i dont find less expensive alternitive to gallons of chlorine and weekly shocking , how do I lear the method...

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I already gave the primary reasons regarding chlorite and breakdown from sunlight. Chlorine dioxide is not more effective than chlorine as an...

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Sat 25 Aug, 2012 01:29
Water Test after changing to Zeoclere and Jolly Gel

by jandrace » Wed 25 Jul, 2012 13:57

I had my pool water tested today and was advised that some of the readings were dangerous. I use Zeoclere in the filter and Jolly Gel and wondered if...

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Last post by jandrace
Wed 25 Jul, 2012 13:57
Muratic Acid and Biguanide

by enahs » Wed 18 Jul, 2012 19:21

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I am having similar issues as others where it is hard to bring down their TA without bringing down pH too low. I am going to try the method of...

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Yes, you can add it where you describe if there is a return outlet there. However, if you've only got a single outlet, then I suspect it might be on...

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Fri 20 Jul, 2012 08:40
no chlorine showing up
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by Janna » Mon 18 Apr, 2005 10:09

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I am so frustrated!!! I have a salt water pool. I have a problem with no chlorine showing up on the test when I know there is chlorine in the pool. I...

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Have you used any chemicals with bromide in them, such as Yellow Out? Once you get bromine in the pool it is difficult to get a reading on test...
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Mon 02 Jul, 2012 10:12
Used too much algae guard, help would be appreciated

by Bob22 » Fri 29 Jun, 2012 12:38

Hello all,

I am a first time pool owner and am new to all of these chemicals. I got some help from another pool owner that is a friend, so I think...

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Fri 29 Jun, 2012 12:38
Help no clue

by jennmonty » Thu 28 Jun, 2012 00:51

help :(
i just bought a 14'x52 summer escapse pool and i have no idea how much of the chemicals to put in I have shock, chlorine and algae. It took...

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Thu 28 Jun, 2012 00:51
Chemistry out of whack after party

by sunkissed » Mon 25 Jun, 2012 10:52

Hi -I'm new and posted in the wrong area, apologize, We got our chemistry numbers in line for our small community pool - chlorine level held...

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Mon 25 Jun, 2012 10:52
Help Please with Algacide

by wragusa » Fri 25 May, 2012 09:23

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two days ago i put in some Agacide in my pool. I bought it from a local pool store that has been around for over 20 years. this is the item i used....

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Another stupid stunt...I, too, dumped a whole 64oz bottle of 20% Alkyl agaecide in my 7000 gallon pool. I'd like to say it was an accident, but it...

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Last post by rchelius
Thu 21 Jun, 2012 04:32
pool chemicals

by I'mnoscientist » Wed 23 Jun, 2010 14:08

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A home test kit shows low pH, and a computer analysis of the water shows high alkilinity. (My pool guy had a computer analysis of the water, and I...

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Chlorine is chemical that even non-pool entrepreneurs can name off the top of their head. It eliminates viruses and plankton. Swimming poll water...

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Sat 02 Jun, 2012 10:21

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