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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: 1158, Posts: 3901

Last post Re: (Pictures) How to filter …
by Teapot
Wed 16 Jan, 2019 13:16
BBB Pool Care
A BBB guide to supermarket poolcare.
Use store-bought bleach, baking soda
and borax to replace proprietary pool chemicals.

Topics: 61, Posts: 284

Last post pH level in pools with stabil…
by Teapot
Fri 11 Jan, 2019 12:34
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: 327, Posts: 1298

Last post Re: Best option for brighteni…
by Teapot
Mon 07 Jan, 2019 12:36
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: 422, Posts: 1515

Last post Re: algea inside pool ladder
by Denniswiseman
Thu 17 Jan, 2019 04:51
Pool Chemical Problems & Swimming Pool Chemicals
What is floc, clarifier, stabilizer, cyanuric acid,
algaecide, brightener, dichlor, sodium hypo,
sodium bisulfate, ....??

Topics: 293, Posts: 1322

Last post Re: phosphoric acid
by Teapot
Mon 17 Dec, 2018 11:20

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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
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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
algea inside pool ladder

by tripleshock » Sat 19 Sep, 2009 10:47

We have an above ground pool water has been clear all summer. had black stuff on bottom all summer. Have had to do maintenance every day, brushing, backwashing, rinsing,...

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Thu 17 Jan, 2019 04:51
(Pictures) How to filter and backwash ?

by Said_32 » Sun 06 Jan, 2019 04:29

Hello,

I have to take care about this pool but I am not sure :(

For Filter, there is 4 valves, which ones I have to open and which have to be closed ?

One is Shallow...

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Last post by Teapot
Wed 16 Jan, 2019 13:16
pH level in pools with stabiliser

by Teapot » Fri 11 Jan, 2019 12:34

Whilst we all try and keep our pH level meticulously between pH 7.2 & 7.6 buying pH reducer etc. New research has proved that this is not necessary in pools that use...

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Last post by Teapot
Fri 11 Jan, 2019 12:34
First Test Results - ClearChoiceLabs (Australia)

by nathan8908 » Fri 11 Jan, 2019 04:08

Hi All! Following your advice, I have purchased and received a full FAS/DPD kit. I researched everywhere and this was the closest thing available similar in Aus to a...

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Last post by Teapot
Fri 11 Jan, 2019 12:14
Hi to all!

by nickjazz45 » Mon 24 Dec, 2018 17:00

Hi community, I'm a newbie!

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Last post by Teapot
Fri 11 Jan, 2019 12:08
Best option for brightening/cleaning walls of my pool

Attachment(s) by Tady » Fri 28 Dec, 2018 14:20

Hi, please see attached photos of my pool walls.
This is after the pool has been drained and a pressure washer used to spray down the walls.

The pool is a natural...

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Last post by Teapot
Mon 07 Jan, 2019 12:36
New Pool Owners - basic help info please :)

by nathan8908 » Thu 03 Jan, 2019 03:35

Hi, recently purchased a house and now have a fantastic 50,000L marblesheen, saltwater pool to maintain and learn about.

A few quick questions surrounding the pool....

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Fri 04 Jan, 2019 04:03
Green Iron Water
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by Law0414 » Tue 10 Jul, 2007 14:07

We just purchased easy set above ground 15x48 pool. Filled with well water that we new had high iron levels (house water goes through filter) but outside tap is straight...
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Last post by Teapot
Mon 31 Dec, 2018 11:03
Calcium Hardness and Vinyl Pool

by Womble- » Fri 21 Mar, 2008 23:48

Hi I have a Vinyl Pool, I read that Calcium Hardness is not that important for Vinyl Pools.

My CH tested today was 90.

I have read that the CH should be between...

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Last post by dougbryant
Mon 24 Dec, 2018 15:47
Pool Fence

by kullboys » Thu 20 Dec, 2018 23:57

Hello everyone
Can you suggest what kind of fence should be installed near the pool?
Thanks

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Thu 20 Dec, 2018 23:57

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