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Basics for New Pool Owners
The basics of swimming pool maintenance.
New swimming pool owner's questions.
Help getting started with daily pool care.

Topics: 1164, Posts: 3925

Last post Pool Blower issues
by newtopool
Wed 20 Mar, 2019 14:55
BBB Pool Care
A BBB guide to supermarket poolcare.
Use store-bought bleach, baking soda
and borax to replace proprietary pool chemicals.

Topics: 62, Posts: 288

Last post Re: Jandy vsp question
by Denniswiseman
Sun 24 Mar, 2019 15:30
Pool Algae & Green Pool Water
Algae problems in swimming pool water.
Green (cloudy) water or slimy pool walls.
Black algae. Mustard algae. Pink or white pool mold.

Topics: 734, Posts: 3384

Last post Re: Pool Algae hard to remove
by Teapot
Mon 17 Dec, 2018 11:18
Cloudy Pool Water
Causes and cures for cloudy swimming pool water.
Milky pool water, white, pink, brown, purple, black cloudy water.

Topics: 578, Posts: 2461

Last post Cloudy
by bodine50
Sun 11 Nov, 2018 17:19
Pool Surface Staining & Discolored Pool Water
Stains on the pool surfaces, pool equipment
or on the swimmers, or off-color swimming pool
water. Discolored but clear pool water.

Topics: 329, Posts: 1313

Last post Re: Brown Stains on Pool Surf…
by Teapot
Thu 21 Mar, 2019 15:35
Chlorine
Chlorinating, maintaining the right chlorine levels,
chlorine problems. Dichlor, trichlor, cal hypo, bleach,
granules, chlorine pucks and chlorine sticks.

Topics: 340, Posts: 1663

Last post Re: Nitrate in pool water
by MarthaKent
Thu 08 Nov, 2018 05:10
pH & Total Alkalinity
Problems relating to pH and total alkalinity.
Increase ph, increase TA. Reduce pH, reduce TA.
pH chemistry advice and techniques for the pool.

Topics: 367, Posts: 1765

Last post Re: Purple ph test sample.
by dynamictiger
Mon 17 Dec, 2018 00:47
Hard Pool Water & Scale
Total hardness and calcium hardness in pool water.
Scale, calcium buildup, hard water and scaling problems.

Topics: 120, Posts: 541

Last post Re: Calcium Hardness and Viny…
by dougbryant
Mon 24 Dec, 2018 15:47
General Pool Water Problems
Water bugs, swimming insects and sweat bees.
Foaming bubbly water. Frogs in the pool.
Dead animals in the swimming pool.

Topics: 424, Posts: 1533

Last post Re: RE: Re: Arggggg algae
by debt.disappear
Fri 22 Mar, 2019 12:46
Pool Chemical Problems & Swimming Pool Chemicals
What is floc, clarifier, stabilizer, cyanuric acid,
algaecide, brightener, dichlor, sodium hypo,
sodium bisulfate, ....??

Topics: 294, Posts: 1328

Last post Re: Help! Added too much Sodi…
by Teapot
Thu 28 Feb, 2019 15:28

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Pool Algae Problem Support - READ FIRST
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by Larry » Sun 01 Mar, 2009 16:50

In order to help us provide you with more accurate and quicker help for your pool algae problems, we suggest that you include as much of the following information as...
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Last post by ljmesg
Sun 25 Nov, 2018 07:42
BBB method for pools

by Larry » Fri 06 Mar, 2009 03:31

Due to popular request, a forum dedicated to the use of bleach , baking soda and borax to replace more expensive swimming pool chemicals has been launched.

A more...

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Last post by Chunning22
Tue 30 Oct, 2018 16:40
Swimming Pool Algae
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by Larry » Wed 04 Jan, 2006 14:40

For more swimming pool algae resources visit swimming pool algae .
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Last post by ljmesg
Wed 10 Oct, 2018 22:27
Pool Problem Requests - IMPORTANT info
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Attachment(s) by Larry » Sun 01 Mar, 2009 16:47

In order to help us provide you with more accurate and quicker help for your pool water problems, we suggest that you include as much of the following information as...
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Last post by Teapot
Sun 09 Sep, 2018 13:26
Pool Water Problems
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by Larry » Wed 04 Jan, 2006 14:28

For a general overview of pool problems see swimming pool water problems
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Last post by victoriabam
Mon 03 Sep, 2018 09:46
Which chlorine & why?
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This topic has a poll. by BilliBob » Fri 27 Mar, 2009 04:06

I was wondering what folks are using to chlorinate their pools.

Please leave comments with reasons why you use the chlorine that you do.

I use trichlor granules and...
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Last post by Teapot
Fri 20 Jul, 2018 16:47
Cloudy Swimming Pool Water
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by Larry » Wed 04 Jan, 2006 14:45

See cloudy pool water for more info
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Last post by Teapot
Thu 14 Jun, 2018 22:49
Cloudy Pool Water Support - READ FIRST
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by Larry » Sun 01 Mar, 2009 16:52

In order to help us provide you with more accurate and quicker help for your cloudy pool water problems, we suggest that you include as much of the following information...
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Last post by Denniswiseman
Fri 15 Sep, 2017 13:38
Reduce Total Alkalinity Levels
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by Larry » Mon 16 Jan, 2006 16:24

The acid slug method in this post has been discussed and disproved throughout this thread. Here is a safer and better method for reducing Total Alkalinity written by...
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Last post by Denniswiseman
Thu 20 Jul, 2017 16:52
BBB method - Support Requests

by Larry » Fri 13 Mar, 2009 02:56

The BBB method for pool maintenance is not rocket science, but often requires extra diligence until the pool water is balanced. In order to help us provide you with more...

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Last post by chem geek
Wed 27 Apr, 2011 19:42
Jandy vsp question

by debt.disappear » Sun 24 Mar, 2019 09:45

I just noticed the attaches. My basket is not filling up completely suddely. Its running on high speed and everything else seems normal?

Sent from my ONE A2005 using...

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Sun 24 Mar, 2019 15:30
Arggggg algae
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by debt.disappear » Fri 08 Mar, 2019 17:03

I test regularly and everything is in check. I have a bunch of reddish brown 'stuff' algae? on the floor. Tested again, chlorine and free chlorine are totally fine as is...
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Last post by debt.disappear
Fri 22 Mar, 2019 12:46
Brown Stains on Pool Surface

by KenK » Tue 19 Mar, 2019 13:49

Recently I noticed a few small stains that looked like rust show up in my pool. I added some Lo-Chlor Multi-Stain Remover, which didn't seem to do very much. I then...

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Last post by Teapot
Thu 21 Mar, 2019 15:35
Pool Blower issues

by newtopool » Wed 20 Mar, 2019 14:55

Hi,

I have recently moved and now I'm a new pool owner. Please forgive me if this is a dumb question (which is probable). I have a spa attached to the pool and I'm...

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Last post by newtopool
Wed 20 Mar, 2019 14:55
Do you find dead animals in your pool?

by Thrymur » Tue 19 Mar, 2019 04:42

Hi, i'm a student working on a project regarding dead animals in residential swimming pools. i would very much appreciate it if you could just give a short answer.

Have...

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Last post by Thrymur
Tue 19 Mar, 2019 04:42
Stain or plaster corroded through?

by berlinbai » Sat 02 Mar, 2019 23:15

Hi guys,
I’m still new to pool maintenance.
Over the winter the pool bottom turned in to this. Trying to find out what is it, and how to get rid of it.

Thanks

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Last post by Teapot
Wed 13 Mar, 2019 08:11
Help! Added too much Sodium Bicarb to spa

by guy7878 » Wed 27 Feb, 2019 21:08

I made a mistake and added acid to the spa before I checked my alkalinity. I knew last week that the alkalinity was barely at 80. So when I added the acid I freaked out....

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Last post by Teapot
Thu 28 Feb, 2019 15:28
New Pool Problems

by Martinh » Tue 26 Feb, 2019 17:10

Hi everyone, looking for some sdvhce on a pool that’s not been maintained in about 7 years, and I have no experience with pool maintenance st all. It’s had a cover over...

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Last post by TheChieftain
Wed 27 Feb, 2019 13:21
How to Maintain your Pool
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Attachment(s) by cvpoolcleaners » Fri 17 Jun, 2016 18:16

Hey Guys and Gals!

Check this Article for pool maintenance tips!
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Last post by Teapot
Sun 24 Feb, 2019 11:30
Having problems with our pool. I'm confused and need help

by Rhavoreth » Fri 15 Feb, 2019 14:47

Hey all,

My wife and I just moved into a new house with a pool and we are having trouble figuring out how the pump system all works. We have a maze of pipes running...

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Last post by Teapot
Sat 16 Feb, 2019 02:58

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