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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
winterizing above ground pool

by rc10635 » Sat 30 Aug, 2008 20:08

need help with the BBB method.. I have an 18' round above ground pool I would like to close up. The pool has been up for about 1 month. I live in NY...

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Sat 30 Aug, 2008 20:08
BBB Method Recommendations For Normal Operation

by JIMNSC » Mon 18 Jun, 2007 19:56

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Hi - I'm the guy who had no FC and ultra high CYA. Still have the Ultra high CYA but have finally overcome chlorine block. I now have decent FC, pH,...

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Borax increases pH. However, when using bleach, the pH will tend to rise due to outgassing of carbon dioxide. Though this can be reduced through...

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Sat 23 Aug, 2008 18:26
first things first

by Andra » Thu 17 Jul, 2008 10:49

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I thought I sent this but didn't see it, so if I double post I apologize ahead of time. Hello everyone, have been reading this forum for several days...

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I'd let your pool run overnight then check the levels in the morning but go ahead and add some chlorine so the algae monster doesnt start attacking...

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Last post by muss08
Thu 17 Jul, 2008 16:50
HERE ARE MY NUMBERS....I WANT TO JOIN THE BBB CROWD..PLEASE

by RM8739 » Thu 29 May, 2008 09:24

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I HAVE AN 18X 36 IN GROUND POOL WITH VINYL LINER. I OPENED THE POOL SUNDAY AND RAN THE FILTER FOR 24 HRS. YESTER DAY I TOOK A SAMPLE OF MY WATER TO...

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WHAT DO I NEED TO ADD AND IN WHAT ORDER. THANKS FOR ANY HELP IN ADVANCED....THIS SITE ROCKS..

Nothing. All is good. Top of the chlorine when it...

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Last post by Guest
Sat 31 May, 2008 15:53
BBB Method - SWG - New Owner Advice Needed

by gtr1721 » Fri 30 May, 2008 10:19

I am new to the forum and a new pool owner - this site has been outstanding!!! The pool company that was recomended to us completely messed up our...

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Fri 30 May, 2008 10:19
HERE ARE MY NUMBERS..I WANT TO USE THE BBB SYSTEM

by RM8739 » Tue 27 May, 2008 18:14

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I HAVE AN 18X 36 IN GROUND POOL WITH VINYL LINER. I OPENED THE POOL SUNDAY AND RAN THE FILTER FOR 24 HRS. YESTER DAY I TOOK A SAMPLE OF MY WATER TO...

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Not tryin to be rude but can ya hit the caps button?

TIA

As far as using the BBB method, your numbers look pretty good. I'd start by adding...

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Last post by Guest
Thu 29 May, 2008 21:05
How do I use bleach and borax to clean my green pool?

by ncpoolmom » Thu 22 May, 2008 18:34

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I got to this site by asking how to get my green pool to clean. I have read some posts that mention the BBB method and I have seen pictures of an...

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You pretty much found this site for the same reason and the same way I did. And asked the same question. I stared using bleach yesterday. And my pool...

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Last post by cashnighter
Thu 22 May, 2008 19:07
Are pebble tek readings different?
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by MikeinAZ » Tue 17 Jul, 2007 13:21

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Are any of the readings/levels (ie ph, fc, ca etc.) different for regular plaster pools than Pebble Tek?

I started using the BBB method around...

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Congratulations on taking charge of your pool! Don't feel too bad for the pool store guys. Some aren't trained very well and those that are are...
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Wed 25 Jul, 2007 12:29

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