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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.

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Last post Re: how do YOU winterize your…
by daveneo
Wed 08 Sep, 2021 15:33
BBB Pool Care
A BBB guide to supermarket poolcare.
Use store-bought bleach, baking soda
and borax to replace proprietary pool chemicals.

Topics: 80, Posts: 381

Last post Re: I'm confused over name of…
by Cameljockey
Fri 24 Sep, 2021 00:13
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: 780, Posts: 3603

Last post Re: Phosphates
by Teapot1
Sat 18 Sep, 2021 07:12
Cloudy Pool Water
Causes and cures for cloudy swimming pool water.
Milky pool water, white, pink, brown, purple, black cloudy water.

Topics: 624, Posts: 2680

Last post Re: Cloudy Pool after adding …
by Teapot1
Fri 24 Sep, 2021 01:10
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: 377, Posts: 1547

Last post Re: Circular lesions on pool …
by Denniswiseman
Mon 30 Aug, 2021 01:44
Chlorine
Chlorinating, maintaining the right chlorine levels,
chlorine problems. Dichlor, trichlor, cal hypo, bleach,
granules, chlorine pucks and chlorine sticks.

Topics: 386, Posts: 1861

Last post Re: Is the chlorine meant to …
by p1can
Mon 13 Sep, 2021 00:59
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: 389, Posts: 1932

Last post Adding Alkaline Causes Scalin…
by Mottyh
Thu 12 Aug, 2021 16:59
Hard Pool Water & Scale
Total hardness and calcium hardness in pool water.
Scale, calcium buildup, hard water and scaling problems.

Topics: 123, Posts: 552

Last post Saltwater Pool, Scale, Levels…
by EPnbca
Tue 27 Apr, 2021 13:10
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: 464, Posts: 1707

Last post Re: Filter valve leak
by Phil.c
Fri 24 Sep, 2021 02:47
Pool Chemical Problems & Swimming Pool Chemicals
What is floc, clarifier, stabilizer, cyanuric acid,
algaecide, brightener, dichlor, sodium hypo,
sodium bisulfate, ....??

Topics: 318, Posts: 1404

Last post Re: Water crystal clear, gree…
by Denniswiseman
Fri 20 Aug, 2021 02:54

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Attachment(s) by Denniswiseman » Tue 14 Apr, 2020 03:22

It's simple to add images to your post, after multiple requests on how to do it

Click Full Editor & Preview
Click Attachments
Click Add Files or you can drag and...

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Last post by mknmike
Thu 08 Jul, 2021 23:01
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 Denniswiseman
Sun 09 May, 2021 12:33
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 Teapot
Thu 26 Nov, 2020 08:13
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 Denniswiseman
Tue 21 Jul, 2020 16:40
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 Denniswiseman
Sun 05 Jul, 2020 17:07
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 Denniswiseman
Sun 31 May, 2020 15:14
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 MurphyMan
Fri 22 May, 2020 12:56
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
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
Filter valve leak
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Attachment(s) by Phil.c » Wed 04 Aug, 2021 02:18

I have a leak which drips water into the outlet hose, the one for backwashing etc, it's only a drip, I coil the flat hose and rest it on the filter, but after a few...
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Last post by Phil.c
Fri 24 Sep, 2021 02:47
Cloudy Pool after adding 55lbs Baking Soda/Sodium Bicarbonate

by melgiov23 » Tue 07 Sep, 2021 04:39

Problem :

Noob here, need some help. I was trying to fix a 37.5m3/37.500L (10.000 gallon) pool with 4.5 pH, low alkalinity, and low chlorine level. I Added about 25kg...

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Last post by Teapot1
Fri 24 Sep, 2021 01:10
I'm confused over name of borax/boron products

by Cameljockey » Mon 20 Sep, 2021 00:37

Hi all,

I used to have to use muriatic acid (for 4 years or so) to reduce my pool pH, but this year I've need instead to raise it. Weird. Rain seems to leave it at a...

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Last post by Cameljockey
Fri 24 Sep, 2021 00:13
Phosphates

by RonPace » Fri 17 Sep, 2021 12:32

I am opening a new thread on this following a useful tip from teapot on another thread, in case it might be of general interest in algae control.

Following your...

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Last post by Teapot1
Sat 18 Sep, 2021 07:12
Help! Brown spots overnight in ground pool

by pitnpup » Wed 15 Sep, 2021 13:44

Pool guy came Tuesday cleaned and left pool looked great Weds brown spots on bottom of shallow total 3 then Thursday 2 more now 6 C tablets no good pool company owner...

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Thu 16 Sep, 2021 01:21
Green Stained Walls and Bottom

by JTS » Tue 05 Jun, 2012 13:58

I have an inground gunite pool that is several years old. The pool water is perfectally clear but the walls and bottom are stained green. The free chlorine is good,...

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Wed 15 Sep, 2021 01:58
Is the chlorine meant to be this colour?

by prohperty » Sat 04 Sep, 2021 01:20

Hello, I've recently purchased a property and learning to maintain a pool for the first time.

I have a chlorine dispenser, and it appears to be drawing chlorine from...

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Last post by p1can
Mon 13 Sep, 2021 00:59
stabilizer

by daveneo » Sat 11 Sep, 2021 08:47

seems to be only test that is low - how do you boost it? - 21' above ground new to me
thanks for any tips

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Last post by daveneo
Sat 11 Sep, 2021 08:47
Film on top of water after opening Auto Cover every night

by Justin1Ntime » Fri 10 Sep, 2021 09:20

Hi, I am at a loss. The swimming pool store has not been much help so I thought I would try here in a last ditch effort to get help. I have a 17000 gallon fiberglass...

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Sat 11 Sep, 2021 01:49

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