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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: Converting from salt to c…
by Denniswiseman
Wed 27 Oct, 2021 11:53
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: 782, Posts: 3609

Last post Re: Swimming Pool Algae
by jgy2001
Fri 03 Dec, 2021 20:03
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: 378, Posts: 1552

Last post Re: Advice for Resurfacing
by Teapot1
Fri 08 Oct, 2021 07:39
Chlorine
Chlorinating, maintaining the right chlorine levels,
chlorine problems. Dichlor, trichlor, cal hypo, bleach,
granules, chlorine pucks and chlorine sticks.

Topics: 389, Posts: 1930

Last post Re: Sodium hypochlorite kg to…
by Okoth
Wed 01 Dec, 2021 05:05
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: 391, Posts: 1952

Last post Re: Soda ash lowers pH?
by Teapot1
Thu 02 Dec, 2021 04:54
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: 466, Posts: 1710

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by Denniswiseman
Sun 21 Nov, 2021 03:13
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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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 jgy2001
Fri 03 Dec, 2021 20:03
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
Soda ash lowers pH?

by Okoth » Wed 01 Dec, 2021 03:57

I always thought that soda ash raises the pH, but the Pool Calculator app says it lowers the pH.

Soda ash raises the pH, right?

Is there a reliable pool calculator...

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Last post by Teapot1
Thu 02 Dec, 2021 04:54
Sodium hypochlorite kg to liter
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by Okoth » Thu 18 Nov, 2021 01:53

I've just bought 10 kg of sodium hypochlorite 12%. I want to use the Pool Calculator app to calculate how much I need to use, but the app is in liters.

If I want to...
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Last post by Okoth
Wed 01 Dec, 2021 05:05
Oxidation of Cyanuric Acid with Hypochlorite

by Okoth » Mon 22 Nov, 2021 00:12

Since I can't measure the CYA I have to estimate it. I'm trying to understand this study:
but I hope that someone can explain it in Sesame Street language so I'll...

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Last post by Okoth
Mon 22 Nov, 2021 06:24
How to create a topic at poolhelpforum.com ??

by Teapot1 » Sat 20 Nov, 2021 15:27

Well you created this one?

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Sun 21 Nov, 2021 03:13
Chlorine Demand
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by blackadder » Thu 14 Oct, 2021 16:42

Firstly, my pool is 30 years old, and I have been maintaining it for all that time.
Last year I drained the pool to repair a rusty patch in the pebblecrete, and since...
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Last post by Teapot1
Tue 09 Nov, 2021 10:45
Algae production?

by RonPace » Sat 06 Nov, 2021 08:50

Good afternoon

At what water temperature does algae cease to grow?

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Last post by RonPace
Sun 07 Nov, 2021 05:24
White Water Mold (I think)

by JohnTDOT » Fri 05 Nov, 2021 09:47

Hello I just came upon a new problem that I have never had before. My indoor pool looks to be full of white water mold. Im not sure how this happened. Its a large indoor...

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Last post by Teapot1
Sat 06 Nov, 2021 07:49
Converting from salt to chlorine(chemical)

by Mdmike » Mon 09 Aug, 2021 09:58

Ok folks! Been a real struggle with my first new to me pool when I bought my house. Some back story the previous owner is my neighbor and he gave me his run down of how...

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Wed 27 Oct, 2021 11:53
Soda ash or soda ash light? And pump for occasional pool aeration.

by Cameljockey » Sat 23 Oct, 2021 04:08

Sorry for more in my series of newbie questions....

If my pool app says add 150 gms, does it refer to dense or light soda ash? I used the search box on the forum but...

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Mon 25 Oct, 2021 02:48

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