Forum: Using Chlorine and Chlorinating Chemicals

Since chlorine is not as effective a sanitizer the higher the CYA levels, you need to add more chlorine, ala Ben's "Best Guess" table. Since...

I just want to verify that when doing the CYA test that your looking for the black dot to entirely disappear. I added 3lbs of stablizer to my...

I need to shock my pool, and I've never done it before. I am confused on how much cal hypo to use. The directions say use 2 ounces per 1000 gallons...

I know there is a lot of variables, but on average with normal operation and assuming you keep ahead of the pool with a residual, how often do you...

We have 0ppm stabilizer in our pool right now. Just got over a huge algae problem and the water is finally clear. I'm adding stabilizer tonight to...

I have a Dolphino 15' UG pool now hooked up to a Hayward Pump and Sand filter to eliminate the cost and uselessness of the paper filters and...

I was looking for something else and ran across this- http://www.dsf.health.state.pa.us/health/cwp/view.asp?a=180&q=234664 A good write up on...

I'm sorry if this info is somewhere and I missed it. I switched last year from baquacil to chlorine, with the help of this site and with great...

leaving for vacation and i'm new to using the bleach. Would you please tell me what i need to do to make sure my chlorine levels don't get too low...

Opened the pool several days ago & have been struggling to get a free chlorine reading even after pouring in significant amounts of bleach (25+gals)....

This is my second year of pool ownership first year on Chlorine. I basically just been adding bleach so far this year. I have also used a floater...

I have read in other threads about adding a sock to the skimmer to help remove small particles. Question is: What kind of sock? (some say nylon...

I imagine there are many like me (last year) that want to try the bleach method but expect difficulty convincing a significant other who may not be...

I have about 12 8 0z tri-chlor sticks leftover from last year. I am toying with the idea of using them to get my stabilizer up a bit, and was...

I have been reading this forum for 3 years now and have learned so much. I am having a problem, though, that is kicking my rear! These are my...

My chlorine level was low and my PH was a bit high. I added some bleach but what should i add to lower the PH? Thanks

I want to use this method sometime in the future, after I deplete all of my chemicals bought from the pool store. Question on Borax. Is there any...

Hey everyone, We just had a 16x28 above ground installed.It's about 14,000 gal. My readings seem to be pretty much right on, except for my FC....

I have been a reader of this form for several years and have kept my pool in good shape using advice from Ben and others on this forum. So I respect...

I have gotten it vacummed and I have a clean pool but its just not crystal clear, it is hazy/cloudy and my numbers are pretty good I think so what...

First off, I would like to thank everyone for all their insight. My pool would not look as good as it does if it weren't for you. I am new to pool...

What is the suggestion for a BBB user who goes on vacation for 10 days? Shall I shock the pool before vacation and leave the filter running 12 hrs...

I will be testing my water for the first time tomorrow since it was filled today by water truck. I am not sure how to add cya since it seems so hard...

I have opened my pool recently, a 20 X 40 inground pool. The pool was initially shocked upon opening and water tested for all chemicals. All...

Hi all, I do have a question regarding chlorine and how it interacts with CYA. What is it with "unprotected" chlorine that allows it to be...

Hi, I was at BJs last weekend and they had: - hth shock - $2.20/lb, 60% calcium hypochlorite - hth granules - $1.25/lb, 56% calcium...

I went to a pool store for something and mentioned that I use bleach in my pool. The owner almost went into a rage and told me that bleach causes...

I Have A Small Childs Pool That Is 3700 Gallons. What Is The Correct Levels For Ph And Chlorine.

Ok....everything has been great up until now... Chemistry is perfect for my level of CYA (CYA 30, FC 2-3, pH 7.2, TA 100)...18 X 40 IG...

I had a lot of spa use over the weekend and the FAC was low, so I added some spa dichlor. My CYA has been creeping up for a while now, I think...