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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: Intex ultra xtr pool leg …
by Denniswiseman
Wed 25 May, 2022 12:09
BBB Pool Care
A BBB guide to supermarket poolcare.
Use store-bought bleach, baking soda
and borax to replace proprietary pool chemicals.

Topics: 82, Posts: 388

Last post Re: Pool strainer full overni…
by Teapot1
Thu 17 Mar, 2022 07:50
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: 783, Posts: 3620

Last post Re: Mold/Grass growing under …
by Denniswiseman
Mon 21 Mar, 2022 12:52
Cloudy Pool Water
Causes and cures for cloudy swimming pool water.
Milky pool water, white, pink, brown, purple, black cloudy water.

Topics: 629, Posts: 2698

Last post Re: Please Help Me-Can not ge…
by Teapot1
Sun 22 May, 2022 01:09
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: 381, Posts: 1559

Last post Re: Removing metal with flocc…
by Teapot1
Tue 24 May, 2022 13:35
Chlorine
Chlorinating, maintaining the right chlorine levels,
chlorine problems. Dichlor, trichlor, cal hypo, bleach,
granules, chlorine pucks and chlorine sticks.

Topics: 396, Posts: 1993

Last post Re: Combined chlor value
by RonPace
Wed 25 May, 2022 02:44
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: 392, Posts: 1956

Last post Re: pH keep shooting up
by Teapot1
Mon 18 Apr, 2022 13:16
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: 471, Posts: 1751

Last post Re: Green/brownish layer bott…
by Teapot1
Tue 24 May, 2022 13:54
Pool Chemical Problems & Swimming Pool Chemicals
What is floc, clarifier, stabilizer, cyanuric acid,
algaecide, brightener, dichlor, sodium hypo,
sodium bisulfate, ....??

Topics: 321, Posts: 1411

Last post Re: Commercial Pool Supply St…
by Teapot1
Thu 28 Apr, 2022 15:21

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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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Sun 19 Dec, 2021 16:12
Inserting images in post

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
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
Intex ultra xtr pool leg issue - HELP

by kmresler » Wed 25 May, 2022 10:34

Hi there. Not sure if I should post this here or in another area. If another area just let me know.

We have a new 18x52 Intex Ultra XTR above ground pool that we have...

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Wed 25 May, 2022 12:09
Combined chlor value

by RonPace » Tue 24 May, 2022 16:40

Something said on another thread prompted me to download a pool calculator app. imo, a waste of 5€ as it did not give me any info that I can get free from the internet....

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Last post by RonPace
Wed 25 May, 2022 02:44
Green/brownish layer bottom of pool

by fhorta » Thu 19 May, 2022 21:29

Hello all. I cannot get rid of fine layer of what i think is dead algae on inground pool. About 25k gallons. Have a sta rite 3 sand filter. Plaster/gunite, not really...

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Last post by Teapot1
Tue 24 May, 2022 13:54
Removing metal with flocculant

by dbdbdb » Tue 24 May, 2022 11:28

I live in the Netherlands and our town's water supply is provided from a ground source. It contains unusually visible amounts of metal straight from the tap which makes...

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Last post by Teapot1
Tue 24 May, 2022 13:35
Pump problem

Attachment(s) by Phil.c » Mon 23 May, 2022 03:36

I've been using Astralpool Victoria Plus pumps for about twenty years but lately they don't seems to last. I run my pump continuously from May to September and four...

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Last post by Teapot1
Tue 24 May, 2022 06:52
Please Help Me-Can not get inground pool water clear

by michelledmm » Fri 20 May, 2022 14:01

Our cover became damaged over the winter, for the 1st time in the 9 years of having the pool it was green when we opened it on 5/11/22
The company put algaecide in it as...

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Last post by Teapot1
Sun 22 May, 2022 01:09
Having problems with high CYA
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by Shuggie » Sun 08 May, 2022 03:44

New to the forum and I’m here out of desperation after problems with high CYA problems.

I’ve had a good search of the internet and this forum and have read a good bit...
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Last post by Teapot1
Sat 21 May, 2022 12:51
Filter prining

by Tnooch » Thu 19 May, 2022 21:22

When I go to prime my filter basket the water does not stay in the basket. It drains through the hose the draws the water from pool to filter. However, if I put a plug...

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Last post by Teapot1
Fri 20 May, 2022 10:27
Cleaning chlorinator cell?
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by peterb » Sun 14 Jan, 2007 06:40

Hi

How do I clean a salt chlorinator cell (electrode)? Or is it best to take it into the pool shop and get them to do it?

Cheers

Peter
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Tue 10 May, 2022 21:08

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