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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: Is ORP level more importa…
by DLCS
Sun 13 Oct, 2019 17:16
BBB Pool Care
A BBB guide to supermarket poolcare.
Use store-bought bleach, baking soda
and borax to replace proprietary pool chemicals.

Topics: 67, Posts: 331

Last post Re: What Water Tester
by Phil.c
Mon 09 Sep, 2019 06:50
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: 748, Posts: 3495

Last post Re: How to get rid of this al…
by Denniswiseman
Sat 17 Aug, 2019 03:08
Cloudy Pool Water
Causes and cures for cloudy swimming pool water.
Milky pool water, white, pink, brown, purple, black cloudy water.

Topics: 592, Posts: 2573

Last post Cloudy hot tub water after 2 …
by Eddles
Sun 29 Sep, 2019 16:41
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: 351, Posts: 1436

Last post Re: Pre-filter iron out of wa…
by Phil.c
Mon 21 Oct, 2019 07:04
Chlorine
Chlorinating, maintaining the right chlorine levels,
chlorine problems. Dichlor, trichlor, cal hypo, bleach,
granules, chlorine pucks and chlorine sticks.

Topics: 354, Posts: 1750

Last post No Chlorine Production Jandy …
by rsingh
Wed 02 Oct, 2019 19:03
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: 379, Posts: 1864

Last post Re: High TA/low pH problems -…
by Denniswiseman
Sat 05 Oct, 2019 10:20
Hard Pool Water & Scale
Total hardness and calcium hardness in pool water.
Scale, calcium buildup, hard water and scaling problems.

Topics: 121, Posts: 549

Last post Re: pool water hardness
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: 432, Posts: 1563

Last post Re: Pool Water Problems
by Denniswiseman
Fri 16 Aug, 2019 03:47
Pool Chemical Problems & Swimming Pool Chemicals
What is floc, clarifier, stabilizer, cyanuric acid,
algaecide, brightener, dichlor, sodium hypo,
sodium bisulfate, ....??

Topics: 300, Posts: 1357

Last post Re: General Pool Chemical Alt…
by Teapot
Tue 03 Sep, 2019 15:52

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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
Fri 16 Aug, 2019 03:47
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
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
Pre-filter iron out of water?

by Poolswim » Sat 19 Oct, 2019 15:09

Is there a way to filter iron out of water before it gets in the pool? Thinking that may be a better long term solution. Our neighborhood is on a commercial well so...

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Last post by Phil.c
Mon 21 Oct, 2019 07:04
Is ORP level more important?

by DLCS » Sun 13 Oct, 2019 06:02

Hi all, we have a new indoor pool installed and have an automatic water analyser which measures temperature, ph, ORP, conductivity. The latest readings ph 7.5, ORP...

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Last post by DLCS
Sun 13 Oct, 2019 17:16
Brown liner stain
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by Phil.c » Thu 05 Sep, 2019 07:39

Just been away for a week but I shocked the pool before I went, these are the readings today:-

Free Chlor 7.28
Total Chlor 7.28
PH 7.6
Total Alk 19 1
Cal Hardness 89...
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Last post by Denniswiseman
Sun 13 Oct, 2019 13:47
Recommended Levels?

by tomfrh » Mon 30 Sep, 2019 02:23

Hi,

Is there a FAQ with recommended levels for pools?

I generally follow trouble free pool and would be interested to compare to this site's recommendations.

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Fri 11 Oct, 2019 12:26
Sizing for a solar system

by jacsul » Thu 10 Oct, 2019 19:24

Hello all,

I'm looking to install a solar heating system for my in-ground (12,000 gal, concrete). I have excellent southern exposure all day long.
I'm looking for any...

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Last post by jacsul
Thu 10 Oct, 2019 19:24
Winterize above ground pool

by ibra0078 » Sun 06 Oct, 2019 06:19

Hello everyone, just joined the group. We moved in our new home last month and I am about to winterize our above ground pool. I'm certain I know what to do but the only...

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Last post by ibra0078
Sun 06 Oct, 2019 06:19
High TA/low pH problems - can't increase pH

by Eddles » Thu 13 Jun, 2019 17:14

Hi all, I've already read the sticky titled " Reduce Total Alkalinity Levels " but I am having problems increasing the pH, so please bear with me...

Problem...

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Sat 05 Oct, 2019 10:20
Reagent refills for Taylor FAS-DPD kit? (UK)

by Eddles » Fri 04 Oct, 2019 17:55

Hi all,

I got the Taylor FAS-DPD testing kit from the USA and its fab, but a number of reagents has now nearly finished, where is the best place for me to buy refills...

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Last post by Eddles
Fri 04 Oct, 2019 17:55
Bestway pool glued to steel bars

by dongiulio » Fri 04 Oct, 2019 09:20

Hello,

I'm disassembling my pool for the winter, and found that the pvc tubes that hold the structure together having the steel pipes padding through them are glued to...

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Last post by dongiulio
Fri 04 Oct, 2019 09:20
No Chlorine Production Jandy Aqualink

by rsingh » Wed 02 Oct, 2019 19:03

Hi,

I have a Jandy Aqualink system. The user interface is showing 00% Chlorine Production. I have done the following but to no avail:

1) confirmed that I have enough...

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Last post by rsingh
Wed 02 Oct, 2019 19:03

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