Forum: Using Chlorine and Chlorinating Chemicals

According to the pool store computer (Bioguard) the 'ideal' level for CYA is 30-200ppm and for Chlorine is 1-3ppm. But according to the best guess...

We have a test strip kit... I know I need a drop based, which we'll buy at walmart because we don't have a leslie's or bob's (or whatever these...

My CYA level is at 30, if I maintain a FC level of 5ppm is there any reason to shock weekly, monthly ???

I'm hoping to just do the B method this year. I did go out and get stabilizer before opening, then tested and found I was still in the perfect...

Our pool is a 18' x 4' AG Intex pool, we had a problem with an "Algea Attack", got that taken care of, but now can't seem to clear up the pool. It...

Well, I'm really frustrated. I was getting a lot of algae because ny CYA levels were so high I could not keep the chlorine levels high enough. So I...

Hi everyone. I have made several posts concerning high phosphate tests and I may have found my culprit but I would like some professional insight if...

I am sure this is on the forum somewhere...just have not been able to find it. My pool is inground, SWG, and blue pebble tec. I was thinking...

I read a post before but cant find it now. I was using Trichlor tabs in my feeder and now my CYA is at 40. Im going to stop using the Trichlor but...

We have a SWCG and I normally run it for about 6-8 hours every day starting at 8am. Is there a better time to run it and recirculate the water? I...

The pool store recommended Alum to get rid of silt and mud. Any down side to using Alum or clarifier? thanks Amir

OK...I have a CYA of 80 and my Chlorine has been at shock levels for about a week killing of a nice algae bloom. The water is clearing in my 6300...

I just bought the conditoner enhancer (concentrated dry stabilizer). Package reads: cyanuric acid..........99% other.................... 1% Is...

My 2 1/2 year old son everytime he goes in the pool has a bowel movement. Not sure if it's the swimming/water combo or what but it's really annoying...

I was looking at Ben's chart and I perceived a gap. The chart tells you the FC range if your CYA is b/w 30 and 50. The chart then gives FC...

In The Swim's Summer 2006 catalog prices the Frog Bac Pac at $39.99. I emailed them complaining of this high price. Here is the reply I got back: ...

I'm following the BBB method. I'm maintaining a pretty steady level of fc in my pool and at the same time slowly aiming for the correct cya level. My...

I normally use bleach to chlorinate my pool, but my water is very soft (almost no calcium). So, I was thinking about using Calcium Hypochlorite for...

Hello. I have a 29' round AG vinyl liner with 52" walls, which I believe keeps a depth around 48" or so. The lady that sold it to me said it was...

I have 16x32 IG vinyl, about 25,000 gallons. The pool is used very infrequently as it is just for my wife and I. My most recent readings were:...

Hey all This is my first post here. Been reading for quite some time, and will probably be switching from Baquabeast pretty soon. I understand...

Hi All, I want to use a chlorine based powder shock to reduce combined chlorine but have a few questions. I used to always use the non chlorine...

what's an average daily chlorine loss? I'm losing 2-3ppm daily. Is this normal? the pool is in full sun and we are having extremely high temps...

I have to leave town for a few days and since my CYA levels are less then 20 I decided to float some pucks to keep my chlorination up and raise my...

When using Ben's test kit, which I just got, what are the ideal perfect numbers that I would like to get?

I test 1~2x/week with PS234 (use test strips and OTO inbetween). Since I have the faulty tips... I've been making a "best can do intelligent guess"...

Novice pool user - I have a 20,000 Litre pool Aqua Leisure inflatable 18 wide 4 high, trying to use chlorine pucks in water - I have had one puck...

okay....any suggestions on what to do? The filter is on a timer, so that is not a big deal. But what about anything else? Should I leave my...

I am curious as to whether anyone has ever bleached out their vinyl liner with higher than 15ppm chlorine to use for shocking? I have seen where...