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Cya

by wilbanks51 » Wed 04 Jun, 2014 09:59

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I use borax to lower PH. What product from the store can I use to raise cya? Also, I have baking soda but can't remember what I use it for.

thanks

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I think you meant that you use 20 Mule Team Borax to RAISE the pH. It won't lower the pH.

Baking soda is used to raise the Total Alkalinity (TA)....

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Wed 04 Jun, 2014 12:18
Pool Tile Grout for Mosaic on Bottom

by deedee209 » Sun 24 Mar, 2013 18:34

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We are replastering our pool and adding a mosaic design on the bottom. What kind of grout do I need to use? I have been told that I can use regular...

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thanks

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Last post by Dave_09
Fri 30 May, 2014 04:22
How Open a Pool Using the BBB method...
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by momofsamuel » Thu 02 Apr, 2009 16:50

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I usually use chlorine from the pool store but am interested in saving money on pool maintenance this year. What are the instructions for opening a...

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You don't "put in" BBB. BBB just refers to a method with accurate testing (usually using the Taylor K-2006 or the TFTestkits TF-100 ),...
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Fri 21 Jun, 2013 15:53
Regrouting pool tiles for better appearance

by PoolShark » Sun 25 Oct, 2009 16:59

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Hi all

I want to drain the pool now it's Autumn in Spain and regrout the existing tiles to give a fresher, cleaner look. Can anyone tell me the...

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We are replastering our pool and adding a mosaic design on the bottom. What kind of grout do I need to use? I have been told that I can use regular...

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Sun 24 Mar, 2013 18:30
Chlorine Loss

by BRM24 » Mon 25 Jun, 2012 16:49

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I have a 12' x 36" pool. I have been unable to maintain chlorine in the water. I use regular 6% bleach for chlorine source and just started...

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Looking closer at the amount of reagent needed for CYA test that came with the 6-way HTH test kit, it seems maybe I can get another 2 tests out of...

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Sat 30 Jun, 2012 08:58
Not opening pool this year

by poolworries » Sat 23 Jun, 2012 17:07

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I can't afford to run the pool this year. So it's just sitting there with the cover on. it's an inground concrete pool - pretty big with a curved...

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Maintaining an unused pool is not about sanitation. It is more about detering the cost of expensive replastering which depending on the size of pool...

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Sat 23 Jun, 2012 19:09
I need advice about not using ionizer

by smoovie » Sun 17 Jun, 2012 20:55

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I am currently using a Caribbean Clear ionizer but I want to go with the BBB method instead. I need instructions on the steps I need to take to...

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You need to add an HEDP-based metal sequestrant to prevent metal staining and make sure to start out your pH a little lower (below 7.5) before you...

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Sun 17 Jun, 2012 21:42
BBB and Ionizer's

by smoovie » Tue 25 Oct, 2011 11:29

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I've been reading about this BBB method, very curious about this since I've inheirited an inground pool and really can't afford the costly supplies...

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Your father has it right. Bleach for the chlorine, muriatic acid for ph, and baking soda for alkalinity. That's all it takes. Just shut off the...

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Tue 07 Feb, 2012 10:00
Thank You

by hbdiver » Sun 27 Nov, 2011 16:21

I just read the help that you gave to Barbara in July of 2009. The service and time you provided her made me want to join your board, so I did.

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Sun 27 Nov, 2011 16:21
Order of Chemical Adjustments Needed

by amtrakusa » Fri 22 Jul, 2011 07:56

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Greetings All!

Second post here. I have a client who was having a pool service use gas Cl for chlorination and a ph of 8 to keep his pool clear....

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Amtrac, couple things I would suggest if you try later to add borates to your pool.
I have used Boric acid instead. It dissolves nicely in big bucket...

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Sun 24 Jul, 2011 10:40
Not 100% clear

by First attempt at BBB method » Thu 30 Jun, 2011 06:02

Problem :

FC : 7.3
TC : 9
pH : 7.2
TA : 104
CH :
CYA : 42

My pool : 24' round above ground
Pool chemicals : chlorine products
My pump...

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Thu 30 Jun, 2011 06:02
Does sand which uses for sand filter causes high ph ?

by Roohollah » Fri 03 Jun, 2011 15:08

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Dear Readers ,

i have encountered a problem which is about having high pH .This pool is filled with a neutral water which is 7.2 ;however,it has...

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Most likely, your Total Alkalinity (TA) is too high. Pools are intentionally over-carbonated and the TA is a measure of that over-carbonation. When...

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Fri 03 Jun, 2011 21:06
Test kit? which one

by indoorairpro » Mon 30 May, 2011 16:49

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I would like to switch to BBB method. from what I understand the firstthing I need is a test kit. Which one do I buy. Currently pool was uncovered...

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Read the Pool School for more info. For the test kit, get either the Taylor K-2006 or the TFTestkits TF-100 with the latter kit having more volume of...

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Tue 31 May, 2011 00:09
Is this bleach/chlorine ok to use?

by chill123 » Thu 19 May, 2011 08:49

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For sale in the UK - "Domestos Original".

Is this stuff ok to use for the BBB method? I've had a look in a couple of supermarkets and i...

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Liquid Chlorine 10ltr (Sodium Hypochlorite) 10/11%

STUFF4POOLS , 243 Berechurch Hall Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 9NP - TEL: 01206 547676

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Last post by SF23
Mon 23 May, 2011 22:06
Making a new pool using BBB

by lisaa » Thu 24 Mar, 2011 23:31

It's very easy to implement BB on a brand new pool. The first thing you'll need is the test kit. Once you have that and the pool full, you run the...

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Last post by lisaa
Thu 24 Mar, 2011 23:31
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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Last post by Laura3kids
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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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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Mon 15 Mar, 2010 01:24

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