Forum: Using Chlorine and Chlorinating Chemicals

Hi, I'm trying to establish the BBB method this year in our AG 16X32 vinyl liner, deep-end-about-15,000-gal pool. I had an algae mess that I've...

by L's pool supply.What is it? is it the same better or worse than liquid? can it be used with liquid? it says it's ph nuetral....

Ok, with the wonderful help of "Watermom" I have finally got my pool just about crystal clear....FINALLY!! Now I'm just curious on when do I add the...

I have an intex 18x48 vinyl pool. it was very cloudy for a few days however, I did get it clear. I used a flocculant and my pool cleared...

I notcied a lot of the generic brands of bleach you find in grocery stores don't always list the percentage of sodium hypochlorite anywhere on the...

I just insatlled a new 24' AG pool after not having one for a few years. When we had our last one we used BQ with out a lot of problems. Has...

Does the chlorine cartridge packs contain CYA? Part no. Frog Bac Pac, 5051/5050, 01-03-5050 (CQ-06KT)

I understand that bleach is to be used instead of chlorine to save money. What the poolstore sells as shock, is that just bleach? If so, is it at a...

I'm now buying my Cl from a neighborhood pool store. 2.5 and 5 gal. jugs of 12.5% @ $2.00/gal. They're asking for a $6.00 deposit on each bottle and...

I am farily new to owning my own pool (1 year) and have been reading up on pool chemistry on this site and others on the internet and I find this...

I have about 10" of water to go and the pool will be ready to turn on the pump. I did hang a chlor tab in a stocking in the middle of the pool...

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?...

I talked to a tech support person at one of the big chemical companies and he said the following: Trichlor tablets are about 54% CYA. One pound...

Is household bleach the same as the chlorine from the pool store?

Fiberglass pool owners: Anyone know what the recommended maximum for Chlorine PPM is for a white fiberglass pool? For my spring startup regimen, I...

I always thought that sodium dichloro-s-triazinetrione had CYA in it already. Yet I have a granular form that says "sodium...

Hi to everyone and thank you for your great advice. I was given a Crestwood (wooden side) pool last year and thanks to the advice on this forum I...

Here are a few excuses for sudden drop in Chlorine levels that I have heard in the last couple of years. I am curious if anyone else has heard of...

Hello from a newbie : ) I'll try to keep this short, but I have no clue about any of this stuff so I'll explain it the best I can. I have one of...

When you start with a high CC and then shock, what happens to the CC? Does the FC get rid of the CC like it does bacteria and such? The buest...

I have a 10,000 gallon fiberglass pool. I have an out of town friend who has been using bleach only in a 15,000 gallon above ground vinyl pool with...

I know combined chlorine is a culprit, but what are some other reasons? PH at what levels? Alk? High CYA? My PH was 8 a few days ago, and...

Guys/gals I have read this site for weeks now anticipating the arrival of an IG Vinyl 20X40 pool w/sand filter. Now I need to make sure I'm on the...

Hi All, Thank you for this forum. I've spent some time reading through and have a couple of questions. :p We just moved into a house with a...

I am having the same problem smallpooldad is having in his thread below, but instead of living in beautiful Hawaii, I live in GA...Alas. Friday...

just needed a quick tutorial once again on the analysis of this finding. thank you. ps. all other #s are within normal limits....and water...

It was interesting to talk to my neighbor today. I never knew how stubborn people are with their pools. He has a gorgeous inground pool. I was...

My pool water was crystal clear the other day prior to adding shock treatment. I tested the water and the chlorine level was non existant, PH was on...

FC: 14 (shocked a couple days ago) CC: 0.4 PH: 7.1 CYA: 39 Alk: 110 CaL HRD: 228 as of last thursday....According to my ps223 the ph was 6.8...

Approximately 12 Hours of sun a day. Add liquid bleach every night to 9000 gal pool. It goes from 5 in the morning to 1.5 in the evening. CYA...