Forum: Testing and Adjusting Pool Water Chemistry

Hi everyone, What are the recommended water results for a SWG pool? The reason I'm asking, because most values are assumed for a non-SWG pool. My...

ive been reading this forum for 3 years. I thought that i learned alot. My numbers are so off. ive had numerouse algae blooms overnight. here are my...

I love this kit. No more judging color samples by holding up to the light. Except for ph but that one is still easy to read. Here are me results/...

Pool is 95% full (just below skimmer) and have not added any chemicals yet. (will start adding bleach today to bring chlorine levels up) and will...

Alright... I need some insight regarding the BBS system.. My pool is still filling (33 ft oval), and is approximately 1/2 full. I know I have to...

Hey all! Just had our above ground pool installation finished on July 7th! A 28' round! We added the chemicals that our store suggested. They...

Hello all. I have just had an above ground pool with SWG installed a month ago. It holds 34000L of water.(I'm in Canada). It has a vinyl liner,...

I have been reading a lot lately on here. Great information! Our AGP is 15 years old. I have had a problem with algae for a while. Added 4...

This is my first time to post, but after studying your BBB method my pool has gone from green to crystal clear! I started using bleach from grocery...

No question - just a life experience from a new pool owner. I'm a new pool owner, and am learning to take care of my own pool. Our pool is...

I'm interested in researching the ColorQ digital water test kits on the forum, but in order to use the search feature I had to register and post this...

Been gone for an extended weekend (where nothing was added to the pool) and came back to some cloudy water. We just added roughly a half gallon of...

I am fairly new to the BBB method but I think that I am starting to understand why one needs to spend just a little bit of time each day maintaining...

So, I just got a sweet deal on a foreclosure. Lots more space for my family (wife and 3 kids) and BONUS - Inground Saltwater Pool! I have...

Hi there, I am new here and would to help support you by getting the Taylor Test Kit you recommend. Can you please provide my with the current...

I've heard that you should drain and refill your pool every 5 years or so... If my chemistry is balanced and the water clear and clean, is there...

Hi, I’m a first time poster so I apologize in advance if I’m asking something that has been asked a thousand times before... (I’m still...

I switched over from Baquacil to Chlorine this year and it has been fantastic! Your site has been a great help. I am confused about a few things...

What would be a normal PPM usage of chlorine? I am using 5ppm per day for the past few weeks, and this seems high to me. Intex 4300 gal. 15ft....

I've been fighting with my pool for a little over a week now. I have used Aqua Chem 6 ways test strips and added chemicals according to the results...

I am in the process of converting to the BBB and, as recommended here, have been diligently checking and adjusting my chemicals daily. I dropped into...

I have read the book and watched the video at Taylor's website but no where does it tell me how to actually test the chlorine with the chemicals that...

Hello all, I recently followed all reccomendations on here for tweaking an SWGC pool. Everything looks great overall. The only issue that I keep...

Hi - I tried searching the forums but couldn't find an appropriate answer to my question. I have a vinyl in-ground pool and am getting...

I guess being a newbie, I'll start with my background info. :) I purchased an above ground Intex Easy Set pool (15'x42", about 3200 gal) earlier this...

I need help to balance my pool I have a 5,300 above ground pool and I can never keep it clean..or clear..its made out of vinyl and I have read about...

I know I'm missing something that is very simple, but I'm confused. How do I figure PPM. I test my Chlorine and it is 3.0 and the PH is 7.8 on my...

My in ground gunite pool is 10 years old. I've always been able to manage water balance using trichlor tablets, bleach, acid, and washing soda, most...

After viewing some other threads about the affects of aeration on PH, I was wondering... Does the water flow from the return lines result in any...

I have been working on getting my free chlorine levels up to 15 so I can drop them back down, but the highest I have gotten is 11.5. I have been...