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Total alkalinity and ph level

by Tom198 » Wed 30 May, 2007 21:11

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My newly opened pool has high total alkalinity about 220, and low ph, about 6.8. If I add muriatic acid to lower the total alkalinity, this is sure...

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Stop using tablets and dry shock if that's what you are using. They are probably lowering your pH.

Use liquid chlorine instead, when you need...

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Wed 30 May, 2007 22:25
Proper Method?

by m4kaveli » Wed 30 May, 2007 21:17

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I have a new 27' above ground pool with heater. Which is approx 17,000 gallons. I have a reading of TA about 200 and PH that stays exactly at 7.9....

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OK, cool. I'll turn the filter on high for a few hours tonight and dump about a gallon or so in see tomorrow morning what we got. Thanks for your...

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Last post by Guest
Wed 30 May, 2007 22:03
I found a great resource for help!!!!

by poolid10t » Wed 30 May, 2007 14:44

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I found a great resource for help

go to

swimmingpool com

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Except there is no forum. :roll:

Great help.

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Last post by Backglass
Wed 30 May, 2007 15:29
Austin Tx. Gunite or Fiberglass

by ledstones » Thu 01 Feb, 2007 13:30

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We are looking into putting in a pool in Austin Tx. All we want is a small simple no frills pool with a hot tub. Therefore we're leaning towards...

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Fiber-Glass/Concrete-Gunnite - Either will work - it's all about the engineering and design, based on YOUR exact location (even a few yards can make...

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Last post by MyPool
Wed 30 May, 2007 07:45
3 days of Green Swamp

by vshayEvich » Mon 28 May, 2007 07:04

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Happy Memorial Day Everyone! This is my first post, as I am a new pool owner. We bought a house with a pool and the previous owners told us that...

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I prefer liquid chlorine myself.

It's cheaper and doesn't add other things you may not need.

Happy to hear your pool is looking better.

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Last post by Buggsw
Wed 30 May, 2007 00:43
salt system

by withoutaclue » Sat 26 May, 2007 16:13

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We are having a concrete pool installed. I inquired about a salt system and my pool builder said that he wasn't too familiar with the salt systems;...

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We put in 60+ custom pools and spas in a year and every single one is Salt Water, easy to add salt and is better on the skin for you.

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Last post by Walter
Tue 29 May, 2007 11:46
How do I find the return line

by tomzabob » Mon 28 May, 2007 12:20

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I hear talk on this forum about a return line. Where is that? IS it near the skimmer? How do I locate it.

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Yep, that would be it.

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Last post by Buggsw
Tue 29 May, 2007 00:50
Help with new pool ? ...

by Guest » Mon 28 May, 2007 22:10

We are looking at a Southwind pool, but I can't seem to figure out who manufactures it or if it is aluminum. I am thinking the dealer says it is...

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Mon 28 May, 2007 22:10
Need lots of help!

by northernnycpl » Mon 28 May, 2007 16:04

Hi everybody. I really hope someone will be able to help us out. I think we have several problems. We bought a new house last year, and then I...

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Mon 28 May, 2007 16:04
New pool owner....solar blanket and perfect water balance?

by Robin9999 » Wed 23 May, 2007 11:52

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Hi Everyone,

I am new to all this, so sorry for my silly question. (I have to to jump in.... 66 Deg is still a little too cold for me)

Since...

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I live in Florida pool is now at 83, will get over 90 soon.

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Last post by Guest
Wed 23 May, 2007 17:16
Pristine Blue, Anyone?

by PoolRobR » Wed 23 May, 2007 15:10

Hi All,

We bought a house and it has a pool, our first. Our pool store recommended Pristine Blue as we indicated we were interested in a chlorine...

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Wed 23 May, 2007 15:10
Lost 3" in 8 hrs. !!!

by BrickPool » Wed 16 May, 2007 15:28

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Let me start off by saying that this is my first pool and I don't know anything abouts pools. The pool guy came out on 5/12 to open the pool....

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All my valves/main drain were all screwed up. The handles were taken off and put on the wrong position..meaning they look like they were off when...

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Wed 23 May, 2007 12:53
How to use solar cover?

by solar cover question » Mon 21 May, 2007 11:41

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Could anyone tell me how to attach a solar cover to a cover reel for a kidney shaped pool?

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The rings are a type of solar device that come in different sizes up to 60" in diameter that you put into the pool and they will float on the...

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Last post by all4him
Wed 23 May, 2007 07:18
cloudy greenish water?

by purplehaze » Tue 22 May, 2007 21:04

Hi I have just bought an 18 foot above ground pool. It has been so cool where i live that we have not been able to get in pool but i have been trying...

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Last post by purplehaze
Tue 22 May, 2007 21:04
can you put inground pool in when it rains constantly?

by sls1107 » Mon 21 May, 2007 16:14

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We have had rain in this area for at least 2 days out of the week can an in ground pool be put in or not?

The ground has been dug for the pool the...

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I would not rush the pool, let the weather get better that way pool is done right.

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Last post by Guest
Mon 21 May, 2007 21:10
Need Advice on Purchasing a Pool

by Guest » Mon 21 May, 2007 15:49

I've never owned a pool other than the $6 one at Wal-Mart and I'm scared, to put it blountly. I dont know which ones are better named brands or over...

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Last post by Guest
Mon 21 May, 2007 15:49
dirty pool - cant get it clean...........h.e.l.p.

by gerrie » Mon 21 May, 2007 03:05

hello Im very new to the forum and have recently purchased a house with a pool. I had the initial set up done by professionals and everything was...

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Last post by gerrie
Mon 21 May, 2007 03:05
Filter problems

by nickyp » Sat 19 May, 2007 19:42

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Hi Guys,

I took over from my pool guy a few months ago and I have been doing an awful job! I clean the filter every week and I just found out that...

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If you have a cartridge filter - which it sounds like maybe you do since you say you clean the filter every week, you don't need to backwash - there...

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Last post by Buggsw
Sat 19 May, 2007 21:22
CLOUDY GREEN POOL

by ABMCRAFTS » Fri 18 May, 2007 10:07

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I GOT POOL COUPLE WEEKS AGO ABOVE GROUND 12X36 I HAVE WELL WATER TOOK SAMPLE TO POOL PLACE I DID EVERY THING I WAS SUPPOSE TO DO.NOW MY FREE CHLORINE...

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Please refrain from typing in all caps. It is hard to read and some people get really irritated.

Post all your test numbers. Nobody can tell you...

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Last post by Buggsw
Fri 18 May, 2007 20:47
salt system or baquacil

by jopope » Fri 13 Apr, 2007 20:25

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we just bought a house with a inground pool. we are considering changing it to a non-chlorine system. which is best the salt system or the baquacil

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Go with a good salt water system. You will love it.

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Last post by Buggsw
Fri 18 May, 2007 20:45

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