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Low Cya -> Lo Cl, and Hi Ch Questions

by acroy » Fri 30 Apr, 2010 10:43

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I bought a house with a pool last year and am learning up on it, largely courtesy of this great forum! :D

Here is my pool (using test kit...

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Let the TA get a lower as that will help reduce the rate of pH rise (and yes, the higher CYA will help that somewhat as well but won't reduce the...

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Last post by chem geek
Sat 01 May, 2010 08:33
massive amounts of CYA

by doubled » Sat 24 Apr, 2010 11:19

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Hi Guys,

I am a new pool owner, never had one before so I'm trying to learn as fast as I can....the place I bought came with a 28k gal pool with...

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No need to apologize, but thanks for the most kind offer. I don't think anyone east of Arizona does the whole suite of filters...which means anyone...

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Sun 25 Apr, 2010 16:25
Dirty pool

Attachment(s) by MirandaJ1223 » Thu 22 Apr, 2010 15:36

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Problem #1 I recently purchased and moved into a home that has a pool. There are 6 oak trees that made a mess of the pool. (these are scheduled to be...

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We have had a pool for several years and have always ordered our Pool Supplies from Family Leisure. We've had issues with discoloration and odd odor...

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Sat 24 Apr, 2010 12:44
chlorine level stays high

by strmy » Sun 18 Apr, 2010 19:57

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chlorine level stays high.How can I get it down?I have quit adding chlorine now for 2 weeks now and my lil tester says its still high.What do i do?...

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If you've got Cyanuric Acid (CYA) aka stabilizer or conditioner in the water, then the higher Free Chlorine (FC) level is not a problem and exposure...

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Mon 19 Apr, 2010 00:33
Water line

by ramakan » Tue 06 Apr, 2010 09:33

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Hi, All.

Ever since some recent rains, my pool water line has gone up right to the top of the tile, close to the deck. I have been told I need to...

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If you are still having your problem try checking your water fill. Make sure it is completely off.

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Last post by poolace
Sun 18 Apr, 2010 17:56
Heater Problem?

by poolfool72 » Thu 15 Apr, 2010 20:10

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I have a Hayward gas heater. The "Service" light is on and it's flashing the code "LO" and "60". What is this?

The...

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ok a LO code can indicate one of several issues:

1) A water pressure switch fault
2)A temp limit switch fault
3)A vent pressure switch fault

The...

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Sat 17 Apr, 2010 08:09
Old pool in a house that has been vacant for a couple of yea

by Trishalinn » Mon 12 Apr, 2010 07:05

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Hi,

My husband and I live in Michigan and purchased a house last fall that has an in ground gunite pool. It was covered with a loop loc cover and...

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Hi Trisha,

I've seen many a pool in the condition you described at the time of opening. There are two ways to go about it and neither is one is more...

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Wed 14 Apr, 2010 15:33
pool liner

by mardoor » Fri 06 Nov, 2009 16:25

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my liner has a hole in it, its in the forty's outside. Its too cold to put in a new liner, its to brittle to patch
It's a 18 x 32 inground I'm...

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You have no choice but to drain your water so that you could change your pool liner. change your liner with high quality pool liners so that it will...

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Wed 07 Apr, 2010 02:12
Pump Size?

by thasatelliteguy » Sun 14 Mar, 2010 20:08

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I am about to buy an above ground pool. Never had a pool before. I am looking at a 24'X52''. My ex-brotherinlaw had bought a pool similar to it, and...

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hi,

i need some help, my pool cover pumps does not working well. can you give so best store for pool supplies to buy new one...

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Mon 05 Apr, 2010 05:32
New very small pool and chemical advice

by SJ2571 » Sun 01 Nov, 2009 06:15

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Hi all, I'm new here and new to pools so go easy on me. :)

I bought a small Bestway (Intex?) above-ground pool that is 4.14 m long and 2.16 m wide....

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dont worry about the pool being 100 percent level ..they say they should be but i had one that was not and it never fell over..as long as its not...

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Wed 31 Mar, 2010 02:12
Need help im confused

by ligue4406 » Wed 09 Sep, 2009 15:23

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here is my story i let my pool go for a week or two while traveling and it went green on me. it is a 18' round above ground pool with cartridge...

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I had this problem , i would say the clorine got to low and the algee built up...just run the pump solid..a bigger pump would help the pumps you get...

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Last post by MARKAFN
Wed 31 Mar, 2010 02:08
Learn How You Too Can Easily Maintain Pool

by Sleezetu » Thu 18 Mar, 2010 05:44

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Most people would love to have a swimming pool in their backyard in the summer, but few want to deal with the maintenance that comes with having...

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“Introducing Swimming Pool Maintenance Secrets”

Save Money - By by using far more effective cheaper and natural solutions that pool professionals...

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Sun 21 Mar, 2010 14:11
Are you a new pool owner then you must see this

by staruday » Sun 21 Mar, 2010 14:08

Maintain your pool easily by my Ebook.
Learn How You Too Can Easily Maintain A Clean Blue Pool With Little Time, Effort Or Money..

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Sun 21 Mar, 2010 14:08
Which Salt Chlorinator?

by JDM571 » Mon 22 Feb, 2010 01:48

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Hey,

I;ve recently moved into a property with a pool, and i've noticed my chlorinator wasn't working properly. It worked for the first few days,...

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The Hurlcon VX is very good gear, 5yr cell warranty.

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Last post by Poolay
Mon 22 Feb, 2010 14:41
new pool owner

by fhorta » Sat 30 Jan, 2010 12:47

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thank you all for having this site available.

i'm a new inground pool owner. since i moved in water has looked clear. have had to deal with leaves...

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What to do with water all depends on the chemistry. Take a sample of water into your LPS and have it tested. The most important test is the TDS or...

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Fri 19 Feb, 2010 14:56
Pool Equipment

by POOL FOOL » Fri 19 Feb, 2010 10:00

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We just bought a home with an inground pool and attached spa (spa overflows into the pool).

I have no experience with pools and am trying to...

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Sorry, I see it has a spillway. It could either be a spa jet pump OR it's for the vacuum. The best way to tell is to simply run each pump one at a...

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Last post by Guru
Fri 19 Feb, 2010 13:08
Pipe Depth

by Myuseridisthis » Sun 31 Jan, 2010 13:20

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Hi - I am wondering if anyone can answer what depth (or range) PVC pool piping should be at. Is there any code or is it "anything goes"?...

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The pipe should be below the lowest possible frost line. You should also contact your local city or county department of building inspections to see...

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Last post by h49tygdneid9fg
Sun 31 Jan, 2010 19:26
Light green water

by Kate » Tue 19 Jun, 2007 08:15

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We have a pool testing kit, though with all the chemicals we've dumped into this pit I can't say it'll provide meaningful results... so here's the...

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even a bad kit or strips are fine if used very regularly

cya and hardness need proper testing periodically but even the most basic test kit will do...

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Last post by red47
Tue 19 Jan, 2010 17:20
1st Time Pool Owner Guidance Please

by LVpoolowner » Thu 31 Dec, 2009 14:08

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Hello -

I recently purchased a home with an inground pool and attached spa. I don't know much of anything about pools so we have the same pool...

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One place you can start reading is the Pool School .

The main advantage to having a pool service is the convenience of having them do the manual...

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Last post by chem geek
Thu 31 Dec, 2009 15:33
Grubs and spiders in the pool

by kidagain » Sun 27 Sep, 2009 09:34

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I have grubs, spiders and black water beetles in the pool by the hundreds for the past month. My pool is 5 years old and this is the first year that...

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I too would recommend alot of chlorine and you may also want to shock your pool. This will allow the chlorine to work at its peak performance and...

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Thu 17 Dec, 2009 16:52

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