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So Can I Use Bleach

by cashnighter » Tue 20 May, 2008 19:33

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I have a swamp in my back yard not a pool. And I have been reading that bleach can be used instead of the oh so pricey shock.

So do I have it...

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How many gallons do you suggest I use to get rid of all the algae in my 16,000 gallon pool. Mind you there is alot of it .

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Wed 21 May, 2008 19:15
green will not go away

by tory921 » Mon 19 May, 2008 06:32

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Well unfortunately I did not cover my pool last fall and I managed to get all the leaves, etc out. I shocked the pool and could actually see blue on...

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If you lower the pool's pH below 7.5 and if it look like it gets clearer, then it's likely to be copper though I don't know why the pool store didn't...

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Tue 20 May, 2008 11:14
Opening pool, it's nasty green

by Brian87gt » Sat 17 May, 2008 13:45

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My wife and I moved into a new home, needless to say the prior owners didn't close the pool down at the end of last year. The water is green, and i'm...

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Can I add the stuff to raise the PH, and the CYA at the same time? Thanks

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Sun 18 May, 2008 18:16
High FC but algae won't clear up

by kmd » Tue 13 May, 2008 06:07

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Hi everyone - great board you have here. I'm hoping to get some help, I'm kind of at a loss here...

Using HTH test strips every few hours:

TH...

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The advice on a better method of testing is the first thing you should follow.. also when you closed the pool, did you use a copper algaecide to...

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Sun 18 May, 2008 16:37
Black algae in tile grout on steps

by tjsdwhit » Thu 15 May, 2008 21:26

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I have random spots of black algae in my tile grout on my steps. I do not want to drain my pool and I have tried rubbing with a chlorine tablet with...

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You can use an algae brush (metal) to brush the spots. That should take the protective outer layer off and then you can rub with the tabs.

You can...

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Thu 15 May, 2008 22:32
my pool water is purple!!!!

by karenarm » Thu 15 May, 2008 09:17

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We opened our pool to purple water, purple scum on the steps and a purple mark around the waterline!! HELP

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Test your water for manganese. Manganese causes purple water and staining.

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Thu 15 May, 2008 13:33
Foam on Pool and water loss

by pectin » Tue 13 May, 2008 20:20

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I changed the pool liner by using a professional pool builder/ installer. When opening the pool the water looks fine... when doing a backwash and...

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I would think your pool should have lost more water, maybe your pump basket is full or the impellor is clogged with crap? sometimes you can get a bit...

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Wed 14 May, 2008 00:24
cleaning the green off the sides

by poolfor5 » Fri 09 May, 2008 20:16

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HELP!

I am draining the water from my pool as I type. The sides are nasty green. What is the best way to clean this? I have heard of the 3 B's....

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The 3B's do work! 8)

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Last post by SummerTimeLove
Mon 12 May, 2008 19:21
many leafs in pool

by pamwalker10 » Sun 11 May, 2008 23:34

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how do you clean a pool with so many leafs in the bottom. vacant for two years.

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And net some more. :lol:

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Mon 12 May, 2008 19:20
vacuuming up very a llarge amount of brown stuff in my pool

by frank s` » Sat 10 May, 2008 21:57

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:cry: i am going crazy i have drained my pool up to 6 inches of water i did a wet vac when the pool got full i vacuumed for 3 hours to ty to clean...

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If you have a sand or DE filter put your multiport handle on "waste" or "drain" and vac the pool as u normaly would.. All the...

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Sun 11 May, 2008 12:52
Chlor-B rite Precautions

by Lue » Sun 04 May, 2008 11:30

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I was told that it is advisable not too go into a pool for 24-48 hours after a Chlor-Brite shock and it could cause blonde hair to turn green. Any...

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Stop using chlor brite!!!!! Unless you have a pool using an ionizer or you use pristine blue anything with dichlor on the label is no good!!!! YOu...

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Mon 05 May, 2008 08:03
Pool dust/algae-how to tackle

by Guest » Tue 07 Aug, 2007 10:57

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I have a quick set 16 x 36 pool. I have a dust type of algae thing going on at the bottom. Tried and tried to vacuum but it would just stir up and...

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You really need to get your own good test kit such as the Taylor K-2006 kit you can get for a good online price here or the TF100 kit you can get...

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Sun 04 May, 2008 22:21
Filtration hours - daylight

by AZ Dry Heat » Thu 01 May, 2008 18:06

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Hi all,

I just registered for this forum to hopefully provide and receive help on various pool issues. I've had a pool for 8 years in the Phoenix...

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If the pump isn't running, then localized growth of algae can end lowering the chlorine concentration in that area to the point where the algae can...

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Fri 02 May, 2008 13:38
thick dark green algae

by Guest » Fri 02 May, 2008 02:12

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thick dark green algae on the bottom of pool how do i get rid of it

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Read this sticky .

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Fri 02 May, 2008 13:18
Cloudy Pool

by malindaryan » Wed 30 Apr, 2008 18:58

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We forgot to winterize our pool this year which resulted in a pond green pool. I shocked it....nothing....we threw in some clarifier.....the green is...

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You can use chlorine to clear your pool. Read this sticky on how to clear a pool of algae.

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Wed 30 Apr, 2008 20:15
Bleach in place of chlorine?

by grannyjanny » Tue 29 Apr, 2008 14:48

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Can I use bleach instead of chlorine to bring my above ground pool back after the winter and can I continue to use it through the summer?

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It all depends on price. Chlorinating liquid (usually 10% or 12.5%) and unscented bleach (6% Clorox Regular or off-brand Ultra) are identical except...

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Tue 29 Apr, 2008 19:57
Dirty pool

by anastasia » Tue 29 Apr, 2008 14:37

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Hello; I am new to this site and I have to say that I am so grateful. here is my situation: I have an 18 x 33 above ground pool and I was late in...

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Once you get the water tested you'll have a better idea of what needs doing.

Keep at the leaves and get those all cleared out.

Depending on what...

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Tue 29 Apr, 2008 18:13
Pool start up with horrible algea

by Mr C » Sun 13 Apr, 2008 22:20

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I really let my pool go all winter;it wasn't covered. Now it is very green and dirty with 1 foot visibility. I really don't know how to start the...

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If you added chlorine and it is still green, even getting more intense in color, then this sounds like copper, possibly added from the algaecide you...

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Sun 27 Apr, 2008 12:58
how to repair rust spots

by frisky712 » Sat 26 Apr, 2008 08:11

We removed the liner in our above ground pool and there was rust along the botttom of the pool wall how do you fix the rust problem instead of having...

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Sat 26 Apr, 2008 08:11
CAN'T GET IT TO CLEAR UP

by tylercalexander » Thu 24 Apr, 2008 19:45

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hi,

first time on this site. i've had my pool for 4 yrs. i just added all the needed chemicals. currently my pool is a light green color. you can...

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Post your numbers. :wink: We can only sit here and wonder...

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Thu 24 Apr, 2008 22:31

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