BBB Pool Care

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Pump compatibility?

by slb965 » Tue 08 Jun, 2010 19:29

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I have 27 round with pentair filter and dynamo pump 1.0 bought in 2002. Does anyone know if you can switch the pump out with a Hayward 1.5 and if so...

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What you need to look for is piping size and what size head of pump. Make sure no to get to big of a head pump.

You can go to a site called reliable...

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Last post by riverdogg8899
Thu 24 Jun, 2010 14:16
Filling pool, how much salt, baking soda,

by chuckiechan » Sun 30 May, 2010 08:31

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I'm planning to drain my pool TDS's too high, and it's been a few years.

It 15,000 gallon, salt system.

Are there any charts around that will give...

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The pool calculator does that (and a bit more).

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Last post by lbridges
Sun 30 May, 2010 09:11
Total newbie inherited dirty pool

by Laura3kids » Tue 11 May, 2010 18:45

Hi everyone,

We purchased a pre forclosure a few months ago and just uncovered the pool (that was supposed to be clean). It had very bad green...

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Tue 11 May, 2010 18:45
High Cya Level

Attachment(s) by mglange1 » Sun 25 Apr, 2010 12:21

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Problem: Water is starting to turn green. My current CYA level is 100+ . Should I do any water treatment before draining at least 1/2 of the water?...

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A complete drain can be dangerous and pop out or crack the pool if the water table is too high, hence the advice about partial drain/refill.

The...

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Last post by chem geek
Tue 27 Apr, 2010 16:47
Bleach affecting grids?

by ntolght » Sat 13 Mar, 2010 19:39

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I am new to this forum so if i get it wrong please bare with me. My question is about the grids in my de filter. I switched over to the BBB method...

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Unless you poured the bleach through the skimmer, which is something you should not normally do, then the chlorine in the pool is identical to that...

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Last post by chem geek
Mon 15 Mar, 2010 01:24
hi chemical readings

by Guest » Sat 26 Sep, 2009 11:41

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Pool Stats: rectangle with 1 meter circle jacuzzi swim out at one corner. 4 x 6 meters, 1 meter to 1.5 meter depth, avg temp 80 degree F, sand...

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One Thing you can do that will help reduce the smell (remove chloramines) is to use a non-chlorine shock (such as potassium monopersulfate 45.2%)....

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Last post by Guest
Mon 05 Oct, 2009 12:20
Want to try BBB but not sure what to do!
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by Guest » Wed 05 Aug, 2009 10:11

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I am new to pool care, we've struggled with learning what to do all summer and I am sick of spending hundreds to get rid of algea for it to return in...

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The BBB method is no good.

and

I did not come to this forum to be insulted

I am not insulting you any more than you are insulting the BBB method...
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Last post by PoolPro
Tue 22 Sep, 2009 21:38
BBB Chlorination

by SixFeetUnder » Sun 06 Sep, 2009 21:54

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Hi all,

First of all thanks for reading. My pool is currently screwed...okay well not really. Water is clear, no staining ...but algae is forming. I...

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Thank you so much chem geek. Will be reading your post over and over again and also the sources given. :)

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Tue 08 Sep, 2009 18:48
Just opened up the pool today.. Need help

by senniss » Thu 02 Jul, 2009 15:39

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Yeah i know.. Wayyyy late to open, but we've been busy..lol

Last year we started the BBB method and did ok.. but had trouble keeping levels where...

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Since you have a vinyl pool, I'd leave the CH alone. Also, your TA is fine where it is and will result in more stable pH if you are using...

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Last post by chem geek
Thu 02 Jul, 2009 20:20
Green pool...started with pool store chemicals...now what?

by nicksmom » Fri 05 Jun, 2009 11:25

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I've been reading through old/other posts here, but I seem to be missing something. We took our winter cover off last week. Pool looked pretty good....

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Since you are using Trichlor pucks/tabs, your Cyanuric Acid (CYA) level may be high and that makes the chlorine less effective to the point where...

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Last post by chem geek
Thu 25 Jun, 2009 11:48
Starting BBB methog, please HELP.

by astroprojector » Thu 21 May, 2009 16:28

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Hi There.

This is my first post. I have never own the pool before and have some questions about the upkeep. The house that I recently purchased has...

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Chemgeek gave you all awesome advice. Read the pool school a couple of times and then also print out the Chlorine/CYA chart (I have a folder just for...

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Last post by aquamom
Mon 25 May, 2009 06:48
Green water. i need help please!!!!!!!!!!!

by kamicat » Sun 17 May, 2009 13:50

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i need help! my pool is green. i have 27 around and 52 deep. holds 19,000 gal i believe. i have heyward sand filter.

tc=0
ph=8.4
ta=40
ca=15-20

i...

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The pH test won't be accurate when there is a lot of chlorine in the water and it usually reads falsely high in that situation. If you are pretty...

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Last post by chem geek
Mon 18 May, 2009 21:27
Raising chlorine in pebble tek pool

by azgirl » Tue 28 Apr, 2009 21:14

I have tried everything to get the Ph and Chlorine level up to where it's supposed to be and have not had any luck. I have a 26,250 gal. pool and...

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Last post by azgirl
Tue 28 Apr, 2009 21:14
Saltwater pools?

by Rob » Tue 05 Aug, 2008 18:58

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Will the BBB method work for saltwater pools?

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Yes. You can use borax and baking soda. If the pool needs a boost you can add bleach.

Borax is recommended with swgs to allow a lower alk and less...

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Last post by Guest
Thu 02 Apr, 2009 03:43
what is the bbb method

by shyiwas » Mon 28 Apr, 2008 11:41

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i have a salt pool on my #2 pool guy and yesterday walked out and have green alge in my pool have pebble tech and rock features with major calcium...

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You can significantly reduce the amount of scaling as well as the rate of pH rise in an SWG pool by following the guidelines described in Water...

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Last post by chem geek
Fri 27 Mar, 2009 11:57
Borax for pool water

by Larry » Mon 23 Mar, 2009 05:58

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Any comments on the documented and scientifically proven effects of borax on pool water? Foundation claims that it is a phosphate remover, natural...

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This link provides summary technical info on boron including its algaecidal effects and toxicity. At the 30-50 ppm Borates (measured as ppm Boron)...

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Last post by chem geek
Mon 23 Mar, 2009 11:04
ATTN: All BBB experts! You are needed!

by Jeannie » Wed 20 Aug, 2008 17:17

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Hi everyone :D

I an new to the BBB method and want to master it. Can you help me? My little guy has dry skin and I really want to use the least...

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You can read more about test interferences here including the effect of >10 ppm FC on pH readings.

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Last post by chem geek
Mon 16 Mar, 2009 20:14
Borax or boric acid?

by Larry » Thu 12 Mar, 2009 12:08

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I have been reading through some previous posts about using borax and boric acid (in the BBB method as well as with commercial pool supplies). Here...

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OK, that makes sense. Boric Acid is hydrated Boron Trioxide so they quote "purity" in terms of the latter even though the product is the...

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Fri 13 Mar, 2009 20:54
BBB method?

by Watergirl » Mon 19 May, 2008 08:31

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Okay I give, what is the BBB method?? I am looking for a cheaper, but still safe for my pool method of maintaining, these chemicals from the pool...

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Is this really cheaper?
How about clorinating likwid?

Does the likwid keep good and have a good shelflife?
Chlorinating liquid may be less...

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Last post by chem geek
Tue 10 Mar, 2009 10:20
BBB pools for beginners

by Guest » Mon 09 Mar, 2009 04:26

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BBB just refers to using Bleach, Borax and Baking Soda for chemical additions of chlorine, increasing pH, and increasing Total Alkalinity (TA).

They...

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Larry,

You can access both The PoolForum and PoolSolutions by using a web proxy server such as this one and enter in the appropriate URL:

Ben...

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Mon 09 Mar, 2009 16:43

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