Forum: Testing and Adjusting Pool Water Chemistry

Just had our above ground pool filled by the fire department a day ago. The water looks green but if I put the water in a clear glass it's clear. why...

Ok...we are just now putting up a 27ft above ground pool. I have read a lot about the Borax, Bleach and Baking soda method on here. But I need to...

Even when I have put a gallon of muraictic acid in the 24,000 pool in the last two days? ph was 8.0 and i assumed it would go to 7.4 or so but it...

Prepping ground for arrival of an Intex ultra frame 16'x48". We will be filling the pool off our well. Should I fill direct from the well or after it...

I just got a pool a couple weeks back and was told by the previous owner to use c-pool . Ive been adding 250ml of chorline a week and using c-pool...

So, my pool is a week old and I've finally received the K-2006. Until now, we've been adding bleach since it's tested ok (pH wise) using the cheap...

After reviewing allot of great information from the forum I decided to begin the BBB method of caring for my pool. Ordered the Taylor K2006 test kit...

I recently moved in to a house that has a pool. My first pool. After my local pool expert lead me into a chlorine lock and started telling me about...

I recently bought Taylor's FAS-DPD test kit and I'm not sure if I'm calculating cl levels correctly. Over the past week, I have been getting...

I have been reading for about a week and have a similar thinking about chemicals and stores. I grew up with a 20x40 inground and currently have a 25...

So I am a newbie pool owner. My pool is an above ground (not permanent) 4,000. I don't really understand about the chemicals and what I need to add...

I am using test strips by fresh water for testing until I am able to order one of the kits recommended on here. According to the strip my Tbr...

What are the effects of rain on pool chemistry? I have read posts where people justify large FC loss due to rain overnight. Other than dilution,...

So I just left the nearest Namco branch annoyed. I've run out of CYA. No CYA, not Tri-Chlor, no Di-Chlor. So I went there and do they have CYA? ...

pH was 7.2 this morning, still 7.2 this evening... this is following water getting fairly low due to heat, extended backwash, and leaky multiport. ...

I've come across a newly available borate level kit that is drop based vs strips. It utilizes some of the reagents that are already in a kit (such...

We are new owners of an in-ground pool with a cartridge filter and chlorine system. We've had the pool for 2 weeks and cannot get the water balanced...

Hi there...been a awhile and I still have a beautifully clear pool, thanks to you :-) I'm now concerned because I'm finding it difficult to keep my...

A strong thunderstorm blew our large iron grill/smoker (150 lbs.) into our pool. With help we were able to get the smoker out of the water. Now the...

OK today is Sat 25Jun11 I got the new 24'x52" Intex pool filled Monday 20Jun11. I have a 25oo GPM pump and SWG system currently turned off trying to...

Is it any good? Thanks.

Hi all, We just purchased a new home this spring that came with a 16'x30' above ground pool. The previous owners had used baquacil so we hooked up...

I have just purchased a home with an inground swimming pool vinyl liner. The pool is 16 ft by 32ft and is 6 ft deep at the deepest and 4 ft deep...

Just filled up our 18 x 48 intex pool. 5455 gallons. Using a 6 way HTH drop test kit from walmart. I will order better kit shortly. PH 8.2 CL 2...

My test kit came with phenol red R-0004, for use with 2000 Series Comparator. I wanted to replace the reagant when that I was at Leslies. They had...

Does Borax ( the 20 Mule Team) have any copper in it? I have a copper problem (3.5) and the only thing I add that I'm not sure if it has copper is...

Good Morning - glad I found you guys! Pool: 15120 gallon, 16x28 rectangle, Vinyl Liner, currently water is crystal clear Opened pool here in...