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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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by Teapot
Sat 13 Jul, 2019 01:44
BBB Pool Care
A BBB guide to supermarket poolcare.
Use store-bought bleach, baking soda
and borax to replace proprietary pool chemicals.

Topics: 65, Posts: 298

Last post Re: pH level in pools with st…
by Teapot
Sat 06 Jul, 2019 12:23
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: 744, Posts: 3455

Last post Re: pool dust solved, A thank…
by Teapot
Sat 13 Jul, 2019 01:51
Cloudy Pool Water
Causes and cures for cloudy swimming pool water.
Milky pool water, white, pink, brown, purple, black cloudy water.

Topics: 588, Posts: 2550

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by molokoid
Tue 09 Jul, 2019 16:31
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: 342, Posts: 1377

Last post Re: strange black stains
by Teapot
Sun 14 Jul, 2019 13:37
Chlorine
Chlorinating, maintaining the right chlorine levels,
chlorine problems. Dichlor, trichlor, cal hypo, bleach,
granules, chlorine pucks and chlorine sticks.

Topics: 349, Posts: 1703

Last post Hang out in your new favorite…
by trumanckinkead
Thu 04 Jul, 2019 21:47
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: 374, Posts: 1837

Last post Re: Can't raise Alkalinity
by Teapot
Wed 10 Jul, 2019 08:30
Hard Pool Water & Scale
Total hardness and calcium hardness in pool water.
Scale, calcium buildup, hard water and scaling problems.

Topics: 121, Posts: 549

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by Teapot
Mon 03 Jun, 2019 10:19
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: 431, Posts: 1556

Last post Re: High CYA
by Denniswiseman
Fri 12 Jul, 2019 16:41
Pool Chemical Problems & Swimming Pool Chemicals
What is floc, clarifier, stabilizer, cyanuric acid,
algaecide, brightener, dichlor, sodium hypo,
sodium bisulfate, ....??

Topics: 295, Posts: 1336

Last post Re: Chem numbers crazy (Just …
by Clarathomson
Sat 29 Jun, 2019 01:58

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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
Mon 03 Jun, 2019 09:57
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
Sun 02 Jun, 2019 16:23
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 02 Jun, 2019 07:57
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 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
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
strange black stains

Attachment(s) by racerX » Sun 14 Jul, 2019 12:53

Guys, I have 3 black spots at the bottom of my 30 year old pool. There each about 6" in diameter. Ive had 2 pool guys look at it and no ones knows what it is. Ive...

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Last post by Teapot
Sun 14 Jul, 2019 13:37
Iron/ Rust in pool. Can’t get it out.

Attachment(s) by Devonstafford » Sun 09 Jun, 2019 18:56

I have an Intex style above ground pool. 18 ft round and 48inches tall, holds 6600 gallons. The water we have is full of iron. The water is a yellowish brown and then...

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Last post by Teapot
Sun 14 Jul, 2019 01:11
pool dust solved, A thanks will do!
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by Debbiebe » Sun 24 Sep, 2006 21:27

Hi, I have been fighting this problem for 4 years!!! Last year I spent hundreds of $ as a result of Dumb ____Pool people telling me it was mustard algae or they know and...
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Last post by Teapot
Sat 13 Jul, 2019 01:51
Pool Maintenance Questions - Research

by afranklin2019 » Fri 12 Jul, 2019 14:38

Hello all,

I'm conducting research for a college engineering project. I'd be extremely grateful if anyone would be kind enough to answer the following questions. If...

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Last post by Teapot
Sat 13 Jul, 2019 01:44
High CYA

by adamrusticus » Fri 12 Jul, 2019 15:40

Hello,

I'm struggling with a cloudy pool that develops algae (I think) quickly. I recently left my pool unattended for 1 week when a spike in temperature happened. When...

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Fri 12 Jul, 2019 16:41
Annoying black algue stain that cannot be brushed at the bottom of the pool?

by marc.tremblay » Sat 01 Jun, 2019 08:43

Hi all! I've been maintaining my above ground pool for 4 years and I have never needed help maintaining a crystal clear water and superb liner, but now I feel like I do...

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Last post by marc.tremblay
Fri 12 Jul, 2019 12:33
Help with tile cleaning

by 2wedge » Thu 11 Jul, 2019 22:36

Recently bought a house that needed major renovations. The pool was no different. It hadn’t been cared for in years and the rule around the upper part of the bowl has...

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Last post by Teapot
Thu 11 Jul, 2019 22:55
This Green Algae at Waterline

by smcrea » Sun 09 Oct, 2016 20:06

Hi,

My water chemistry is new perfect but I have a thick dark green algae that you can scrape with your fingernail.

I've tried shocking, scrubbing it and everything....

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Last post by Teapot
Thu 11 Jul, 2019 09:42
Can't raise Alkalinity
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Attachment(s) by blidome » Wed 26 Jun, 2019 14:23

I'm hoping someone here has an idea about our problem. We have a painted concrete outside pool of approx 1,200 m3. The tA was around 46ppm and pH 7.2. I wanted to raise...
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Last post by Teapot
Wed 10 Jul, 2019 08:30
UK below ground, cloudy water after multiple shocks - newbie owner!
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Attachment(s) by molokoid » Sat 01 Jun, 2019 06:23

Problem: As the forum title would suggest, my problem is cloudy water! It's my first year of ownership of a below ground 20,000gallon pool in the UK. Unfortunately we...
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Last post by molokoid
Tue 09 Jul, 2019 16:31

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