Forum: Using Chlorine and Chlorinating Chemicals

8.25% bleach seems to be the new standard 'concentrated' strength. I tend to use pool calculator to work out my levels but it doesn't give 8.25 as...

I mistakenly purchased some (what I thought was 99% - didn't read the label close enough) Trichlor tabs that are 94% Trichlor and 6% "other...

I have a 24' above ground, sand filter pool. Current stats: Ph 7.2, CL somewhere above 5 (I'm awaiting delivery of a more accurate test kit), CYA...

Carl: I've seen you mention something similar to the below quote several times- I'd like to know how you go about testing the percent value...

I'm new to the board, I just ordered the test kit from Ben. I bought my house with a 30 yr old pool that collapsed during the winter and I just had...

In the 4 years or so that I have read the threads here, I can't count how many times newbies and veterans alike get into trouble with CYA levels. A...

This may be way basic for you all - but.. Assuming the pool chems are stabilized and the pool is running well. Why do we need to shock and how...

This is my first FULL season of using the BBB method of maintaining my pool. This is my FIRST full season of nothing but crystal clear, balanced...

My wife and I purchased a new home about 100 miles from where we are that is out in the country. About two hours drive and 100 miles from our current...

I'm practicing my POP with this, but thought I would throw this out for nibbles. I just completed the conversion and am following BBB practices. ...

Will this harm the pvc pipes and/or pool equipment? I have a Hayward pump, Systems 3 cartridge filter, Hayward heater and Polaris booster pump.

I haven't found a sticky regarding how to add BBB and in what order. It makes sense that bleach should be broadcasted but what about Borax and...

Whats the best method for adding bleach to bring up chlorine level in an above ground, 24 ft round pool with vinyl liner?

With the cooler weather obviously we're not having to use as much bleach. Since we're not using the pool, does it make a difference whether I add a...

I've seen where many on this forum are adding bleach through the skimmer. Wouldn't adding bleach this way be corrosive to the heater...

I use Sun Sticks in my skimmers to maintain my chlorine levels, and have had good luck, just occasionally needing to add some bleach to raise levels...

Is is okay to add bleach while I have a sock w/CYA in the skimmer basket? ( I plan to take the sock w/CYA out & hold overnight in a bucket and...

I recently purchased a 25# bucket of cal-hypo from "In The Swim". I don't have anything against the BBB method, but I need to raise my CH this year....

A local "pool school" class I attended stated that liquid chlorine should be added to the pool at dusk or at night because it would quickly lose...

I am a relative newbie to this site. Ben helped me the first time with getting my water chemistry correct. Since then, I have been testing everyday...

My pump motor is dying. Today it was giving off a burning smell so I shut it off. Since I'm using a SWCG, I'll need to manually add bleach until...

We have just purchased CYA for our pool, finally got it where it should be chemically. The question is, should it be added into the pool directly?...

How do you add your cya? ive added mine to the skimmer basket and through the filter, but right now im battling an algea bloom and i had no choice...

What is the proper way to add CYA? I have 4 pounds and my CYA reading is 0. My pool is 17,500 gallons. Also where is the best place to by reagents...

What would be a reasonable amount of time to wait after adding Dry CYA (pre-dissolved of course) to the pool skimmer before testing the CYA level in...

I tend to mix all of my dry chemicals with water before putting them in the skimmer. I bought an oil change basin at an auto parts store and use it...

I have a 21' above ground, round pool and I use mainly chlorine pucks in a floating dispenser. Once a week or so, I add a liter or two of liquid...