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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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Last post by chem geek
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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Last post by Peter Poolman
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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Last post by Bob22
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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Last post by jennmonty
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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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
Help me please with my cya problem
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by fireboy1223 » Wed 12 Aug, 2009 22:02

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how do i lower the cya in my pool. i keep burning up chlorine.

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I have purple stuff on the bottom and sides of my pool I am thinking it is cya but how do I know for sure. Last week my cya level was tested at 50....
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Last post by Jmrcjc
Wed 30 May, 2012 21:56
Cannot Find Aqua EZ Clean Sweep Flocculent

by tkcaptaina » Mon 30 May, 2011 10:46

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We have for years been using Aqua EZ Clean Sweep Flocculent for our summer pool start up with great results. This year we have been unable to find...

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I am also having problems finding Aqua ez clean sweep. This stuff works like magic. Where can I find it.

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Last post by Guest
Wed 23 May, 2012 16:58
Best chlorine tabs to use?
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by AE2000 » Fri 05 Jun, 2009 12:13

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Hi, I'm trying to figure out the best way to keep the chlorine level in my pool decent, my pool is in direct sunlight all the time pretty much, if...

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Actually, typical Trichlor tabs/pucks are 99% Trichlor which is roughly 89-90% Available Chlorine so I don't know which ones you are using (see ....
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Last post by chem geek
Tue 15 May, 2012 17:23
Stain on pool Ladder and Skimmer.....

by Rubber Duck » Sat 20 Jun, 2009 14:38

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We have an 18 foot above ground pool. I shock once a week, and make sure the chlorinator has a 3 inch chlorine tablet in it. Our water is crystal...

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I had the same problem and all chemicals were good. While I was at the pool store, another customer overheard my problem and told me I needed acid....

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Last post by oleja
Sun 18 Mar, 2012 14:22
Anyone have experience with EZ Pool ??

by indylady » Sat 25 Apr, 2009 15:38

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Hi,
I'm new here. I'm wondering if anyone has experience with EZ pool??
Is it good or bad?? I currently am using Chlorine, etc. but am considering...

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worst ever over priced useless

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Last post by hammer
Mon 09 Jan, 2012 14:31
When to Shock

by Denniswiseman » Sun 16 Oct, 2011 11:51

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Most of the reading I have come across says to shock weekly or fortnightly
Surely it should be how much the pool is being used.

I tend to use my...

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When I checked the chlorine on Saturday it was 3ppm
I am now going to try 200ml a day and check again on Wednesday
Daily dosing is OK with me, I have...

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Mon 12 Dec, 2011 05:53
Stabilizer too high - safe to swim?

by georgia » Mon 19 May, 2008 14:44

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Lost my mind 1 month ago and added 5 lbs cyanuric acid (stabilizer) to my 20K in-ground pool with a 80 ppm reading.

Tested yesterday and now at...

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ph 7.2 free chlorine 3 total alkalinity 120 ppm stabilizer 300 how ? :roll: :roll:

30000 gl :crazy: pool size.

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Last post by Ray
Sun 25 Sep, 2011 21:34
Sand Filter not working correctly

by DeanT2889 » Mon 22 Aug, 2011 20:39

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30,000 gallon pool with sand filter. Sand was replaced recently. Filter vanes are intact. Spider Gasket is new. Spring in handle is new. We shock...

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It WAS the sand filter. I removed the waste line from the filter just to see what was going on. The valve was not sealing against the spyder gasket....

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Mon 05 Sep, 2011 21:27
Anyone ever used "No Mor Muriatic Acid"?

by Henry_R » Fri 02 Sep, 2011 09:29

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I've found this product online: It says it's active ingredient is Sodium Hydrogen Sulfate 83.3%

Anybody have any experience with it? Pros? Cons?...

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Acid is acid. The only difference with the Leslie's product is that it is dry acid -- sodium bisulfate (aka sodium hydrogen sulfate) and that adds...

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Last post by chem geek
Sun 04 Sep, 2011 01:02
Complicated Pool Chemisty Problem

by rrz » Fri 05 Aug, 2011 10:19

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Hi everyone,

I first want to thank everyone in the forum for the great advice. I've learned a great deal about managing the chemistry of my pool,...

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Raymond,

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

For every 10 ppm Free Chlorine (FC)...

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Last post by chem geek
Fri 05 Aug, 2011 21:11
Confused by what chemicals to use

by TimboZero » Sun 24 Jul, 2011 01:13

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Hello all,

My pool is an 8x4m, 42000liter in-ground outdoor pool. It was for the last 4 years a salt pool with electrolytic chlorination. The pool...

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Thanks for the reply czechmate, what would you suggest to super shock , about 1kg of cal-hypo dissolved in water and pour in slowly around the edges...

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Sun 24 Jul, 2011 16:36
Pool liner & skimmer stained please HELP!

by rainyjane57 » Wed 08 Jun, 2011 21:52

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Hi,
I'm really hoping someone will be able to tell me what to do. We have a 33'x18' above ground pool and until a couple days ago it looked clear and...

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I am also having same problem. I spent close to $200 and no difference. the return side of my pool and bottom half of pool covered in brownish rust...

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Last post by frustratedjohn
Sat 09 Jul, 2011 08:24
Pool Chemistry Problem

by jaurich » Wed 06 Jul, 2011 19:35

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I have a 21' above ground pool that is having issues. I think my mistake was using tabs with stabilizer, and with 0 chorline for a week or so, I kept...

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If the "powder shock" is Dichlor (or Trichlor), do not use it. If it is Cal-Hypo, then it is OK to use, but may cloud your water since your...

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Last post by chem geek
Wed 06 Jul, 2011 23:32

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