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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
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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Wed 27 Apr, 2011 19:42
Pool strainer full overnight, pump run dry

by bigchungus12 » Mon 13 Apr, 2020 11:01

Hi all, new to the forum and owning a pool, have a year old 30 ft round above grd 4.5 ft deep chlorine sand filter pool that came with my new house and was closed last...

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Last post by GreenCrow1
Wed 17 Aug, 2022 15:42
pool saturation index

by userx » Tue 02 Aug, 2022 19:41

how do you determine the temperature factor if the temperature falls between listed values on ssi chart like
75° = some Factor
85° = some Factor
my actual temp reads 77...

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Last post by Teapot1
Wed 03 Aug, 2022 12:02
Strange bubble film on pool surface

by Crthom954 » Thu 10 Mar, 2022 09:00

There's a strange bubble film on my pool surface. It isn't foam but makes the pool look frozen. I'm in South Florida lol. Please help and thanks :)
....Also, how do I...

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Last post by Teapot1
Sat 12 Mar, 2022 07:47
Can I lower CYA just by putting hose in a full pool that...

by rwilson » Fri 11 Feb, 2022 15:09

has an overflow drain?

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Last post by Teapot1
Sat 12 Feb, 2022 09:56
I'm confused over name of borax/boron products

by Cameljockey » Mon 20 Sep, 2021 00:37

Hi all,

I used to have to use muriatic acid (for 4 years or so) to reduce my pool pH, but this year I've need instead to raise it. Weird. Rain seems to leave it at a...

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Last post by Cameljockey
Fri 24 Sep, 2021 00:13
I have a tree coming out of my pool and I want to know why

by justasking » Fri 16 Jul, 2021 13:06

I have an inground pool and there is like a tree coming from under the Loop-Loc cover (the water), penetrating through the cover and still growing upwards. There is also...

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Sat 17 Jul, 2021 08:32
Vacuuming...............

by Rivertender » Wed 23 Jun, 2021 16:47

I am struggling to figure how to vacuum my pool.

My question is:

= I have no idea how a vacuum works. My pool came with no vacuuming equipment.

= Does the vacuum hose...

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Thu 24 Jun, 2021 10:58
HELP! PHOSPHATE LEVEL IS SO HIGH, CYA LEVEL LOW

by anna0613 » Fri 14 May, 2021 15:10

This is my second year with a pool and I'm finding it very hard to get the levels right.

The phosphate level is 2850 and the CYA level is only 11. I added 1 L on no...

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Sat 15 May, 2021 11:19
HELP Taylor versus Leslies read very different

by gonejeepin » Fri 24 Apr, 2020 18:14

Took a test to Leslies after opening the pool for the season and it registers as follows:PH

Free Chlorine: .29
Total Chlorine: .29
PH: 7.3
Total Alkalinity: 32
Calcium...

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Last post by Teapot
Fri 19 Mar, 2021 16:31
PH

by debt.disappear » Tue 12 Nov, 2019 08:21

Good morning pool peeps. So I recently learned that a pool with a SWG will always have PH that rises over time. I honestly had no idea about this part and have been...

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Last post by dynamictiger
Sat 06 Mar, 2021 16:20
Dark deposits

by Czechmate1969 » Thu 22 Oct, 2020 08:31

I have dark deposits along the seams of the liner (none in the shallow end but get darker and thicker in the deep end). I've attempted to scrub these but to no avail....

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Last post by Czechmate1969
Fri 23 Oct, 2020 12:10
Cloudy water

by Ark2015 » Mon 22 Jun, 2020 14:27

I’m struggling this season to get water cleared up. Hopefully, someone can look at my test numbers and see my problem and make recommendations. Free chlorine has been...

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Wed 24 Jun, 2020 01:32
Gre Grenade vs CTX-370 ClorLent

by davidafonso » Wed 29 Apr, 2020 12:06

Hi guys,
I'm a little bit puzzled with the relationship of my pool ( ) and the clorine tabs I'm using ( ).
So, when I put one 250g tab of CTX-370 ClorLent on the skimmer...

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Sat 02 May, 2020 12:07
Phosphates on Radar

by debt.disappear » Sun 19 Jan, 2020 13:34

Pool is balanced well, wind has been killing me. Whats best method or product to reduce phosphate levels? Im catching early. PH perfect, salt perfect chlorine a drop...

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Last post by debt.disappear
Mon 20 Jan, 2020 07:08
Mystery Pool Capacity

by revitup » Sat 30 Nov, 2019 12:05

I've just had a new IG pool installed. It is a Carribean Bay "Calypso" model. I have been trying to find out the gallon capacity for a while now. The pool...

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Tue 03 Dec, 2019 04:29
Swimming Pool Paint

by Haleneonu » Tue 19 Nov, 2019 09:53

What works for a Cement pool? I recall a threat somewhere that mentioned the paint they use for the white stripes on the roads, but cant seem to find anything with the...

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Last post by Haleneonu
Tue 19 Nov, 2019 09:53
What Water Tester
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by Phil.c » Tue 20 Aug, 2019 05:33

What is recommended to be a good water test kit, sold in the UK please?
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Last post by Phil.c
Mon 09 Sep, 2019 06:50
Pool wall staining

Attachment(s) by swmasson » Sun 11 Aug, 2019 17:18

Hi there,

Anyone got advice on how to clean the pool wall with white staining (just below the waterfall) - Not sure what the cause if this stain is, but will try and...

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Sat 17 Aug, 2019 03:26

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