Forum: Using Chlorine and Chlorinating Chemicals

I've been using bleach only for a few years now, but my question is this: Do I need to keep the chlorine levels up all winter long? I live in the...

The pool is starting to form something on the sides and bottom that looks like a purple colored algea. Is there such a thing. It's slimy and ...

I posted here awhile back.having powder show up in the bottom of a 18ft AG pool.I was mostly using bleach but have been using tabs too because it has...

Using my new Taylor K-2006- 11,000 gal. Vinyl inground temp 70. Ph just below 7.0 needed to add 28 drops of 0006 to bing it up to 7.2...

Is there any downside to using this chemical to reduce chlorine quickly? After killing black algae my friends levels are 24 ppm chlorine and...

Firstly to any of you who are able to help thank you. I am assisting a friend in removing a large amount of black algae from his pool, which he...

I have a 33k gallon vinyl lined pool.had ahell ofa time getting the water clean upon start up 3 weeks ago.I did have a LOT of leaves in the deep end...

I have been using the BBB method for about 3 years now, and have never had a major problem. I will be leaving town for about a week and have a...

Hi I just set up a 18' round 48" deep metal frame pool. Have the pool sample test results . I need to know what you think is neccesary to add. But my...

I started this year with the fas-dpd test kit and using bleach. Last week I failed... I left town for a week and thought I'd be ok with just...

We had to replace our liner this year and just finished filling the pool today. The past two years, since I found this forum, I've used the BBB...

I am a long time member of thsi forum and have been operating my seasonal pool in NJ with calcium chloride granules and liquid bleach for shock and...

I have different chemicals-all in dry form-that I received from the pool store when we purchased our pool. Most have never been used and was...

Any help is appreciated! I have a 17K gallon outdoor pool with a vinyl lining. I have always used a bromine feeder, because the guy who I bought...

My pool had a leak right after closing that lowered the water 10 inches. The mesh safety cover sank with weight of snow and didn't make it to land...

My local pool supplies store ran a free clinic on pool maintenance which was given by no other but a chem supplies rep. He went through the usual...

Hi I stored my newly acquired Walmart Ultra bleach jugs near my shed. I thought that inside the shed it would be warmer, and since the containers...

I live in central Ohio. We opened our pool one week ago, and, thanks to the knowledge I've gained on this forum, our pool is sparkling clear...

Does anyone know where I can buy non stabilized chlorine tabs? I used to be able to find them easily but no longer can. Anyone know a brand or...

Wife currently insists the pool looks "10x better" using pucks than bleach (in our case, it only looks better because recently I got lazy putting...

Went to the pool store and they indicated i needed to add 9lbs of baking soda. I was told that 1 lb is equal to 2 cups, so i started by adding 6...

Battling green water for the past 8-10 days...pumping in about 2 gallon of 5% daily in hopes things will get better... Pool is vinyl lined AG and...

Hi, This is my 3rd year with the new pool and opening it this year was a suprise. It was deep green and very black at the bottom. After three days...

Hello....Can anyone tell me the various ways stability (CYA) disappears? A month ago I finally got my stability to about 45 and now today it is gone....

On the HOCL line the adjoining statement states: "0.011 is approximately 650mV of ORP and is the minimum for sanitation; 0.1 total (0.05 HOCl?)...

I'm looking for some insight from anyone who has done it this way. I've got a good storage area for it right next to the pool.

I was battling a green monster, trying to get it under control for tomorrow's graduation party. Water is now clear, and all the vacuuming and...

Closed the pool last year at a CYA level hovering around 45....This year has been a nitemare as I deal with the green murky waters.... Several of...

Hello, I've purchased a Pentair IntelliChlor IC40 system. I've read some postings saying that people bought their salt from Home Depot. I saw...

Hi all It’s been almost two weeks now that I’ve been using what I learned here, including having meaningful data of water testing (Taylor...