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Forum: Testing and Adjusting Pool Water Chemistry

Which kit? Why? How? What does it all mean?

  1. Sticky Thread Sticky: FAQs & Guides: Testing & Adjusting Pool Chemistry

    __________________________________________________ FAQs & Guides: Testing & Adjusting Pool Chemistry Getting the RIGHT test kit for your pool ...

    Started by PoolDoc‎, 05-30-2018 03:51 PM
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  2. Sticky Thread Sticky: Beginner's Guide to Pool Chemistry & the BBB Method

    __________________________________________ Beginner's Guide to Pool Chemistry & the BBB Method __________________________________________ . ....

    Started by PoolDoc‎, 06-28-2018 01:20 PM
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  3. Sticky Thread Sticky: How to Get the Testkits You Need!

    ____________________________________ How to Get the Testkits You Need! ____________________________________ We constantly ask people to get...

    Started by PoolDoc‎, 06-29-2018 09:20 AM
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  1. Still selling the kits?

    I haven't been here in a VERY long time and was wondering if Ben was still selling the kits. Time for a replacement for me. Thanks so much! :)

    Started by DonnaK12‎, 03-26-2006 02:20 PM
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    03-27-2006 09:44 AM Go to last post
  2. upgrade my new test kit

    I ordered the new test kit last fall and opted to get delivery this year. I don't think the salt test were included. I don't know for sure. Will I...

    Started by klondrie‎, 03-28-2006 01:21 AM
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  3. Should I be testing and adjusting even when pool is covered?

    I guess the heading says it all. I have not tested or added chems since I closed it up in early November. Also, how do I figure the volume of my...

    Started by TfromNC‎, 03-27-2006 03:01 PM
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    03-28-2006 12:09 PM Go to last post
  4. Question New To It All

    I'm getting ready to buy a house that has an inground pool and a hot tub and I need a place to start learning what it is we'll need to do to make...

    Started by Robin N‎, 03-25-2006 03:09 PM
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  5. I'm a Little Confused ...

    About 6 years ago I stumbled onto this website and learned a lot of good info. Unfortunately for me I haven't been able to access here for a while...

    Started by vinnygnj‎, 03-27-2006 09:25 PM
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    03-28-2006 08:28 PM Go to last post
  6. testing for high chlorine

    Until I can buy a new test kit I am using my kit that only tests up to 5 ppm of chlorine. I know I have read on here before about using that test...

    Started by armywife57‎, 03-28-2006 12:17 PM
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    03-30-2006 02:26 PM Go to last post
  7. Question Total Alkalinity Test

    Here's the deal. We just had our pool installed (specifics are in my signature). I've been testing the water almost daily (only skipped a day or...

    Started by Sherra‎, 04-02-2006 12:56 PM
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    04-02-2006 05:13 PM Go to last post
  8. Low pH

    We have been having problems with our pool for a while and finally seemed to get them under control. But today I tested and it seems our pH is low! I...

    Started by howbout‎, 03-28-2006 10:38 AM
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  9. PH tester hard to read

    I have Ben's test kit with the combination PH and Chlorine tester. I have a hard time telling the difference between the shades of red. I can't tell...

    Started by mshumack‎, 04-03-2006 02:54 PM
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  10. First Timer

    We finished our new IG, 11,000 gallon, plaster pool and spa with a SWG, in September 2005. The first thing I did was fire the pool man that came with...

    Started by Pinman24‎, 03-31-2006 05:23 PM
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    04-04-2006 11:23 PM Go to last post
  11. Question Information, please?

    Hi, I just found this forum and looks like there's lots of good info here. I have a small IG gunite pool (10k gal), chlorine with a DE filter. I'm...

    Started by TX Daisy‎, 04-02-2006 11:45 PM
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  12. FAS-DPD Testing for the colorblind

    Has anyone else tried this CL test method? I am a colorblind CPO. It really works great.

    Started by apoolman‎, 04-03-2006 06:14 PM
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  13. Adding Muriatic Acid

    Currently, once a week I add about 1/2 gallon of acid to my pool to bring it down from 7.8ish to 7.2 It's a new pool (Oct) and I've got a SWC. Was...

    Started by StoshJ‎, 04-02-2006 05:08 PM
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    04-07-2006 03:38 PM Go to last post
  14. where to get cyanuric acid?

    I dont want to go to a pool store, so does home depot carry something like this? whats the cheapest place to get it?

    Started by fog80‎, 04-06-2006 01:48 PM
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  15. Soda Ash versus borax?

    What would the difference be in attempting to raise pH of using one versus the other? Is there any harm in the soda ash? I know Ben recommends the...

    Started by BorisMD‎, 04-08-2006 07:50 AM
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    04-09-2006 11:26 AM Go to last post
  16. Ben's kit for my pool?

    I will be getting a vinyl lined pool with SWG. Will I still need a test kit as comprehensive as Ben's? I have read mention on here before of a...

    Started by luvapool‎, 03-27-2006 01:35 PM
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    04-11-2006 10:29 AM Go to last post
  17. initial test results

    Just started up my new 10000 gal Pebbletec pool 2 weeks ago. The pool company came by within those 2 weeks a few times and took care of the water for...

    Started by p.p.h.‎, 04-10-2006 10:19 PM
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  18. ok i finally tested my swamp...i mean pool...with a dpd test

    Here are my results. (i have a 25k gallon IG concrete (i think) pool) FC-0 (as expected) TC-0 (as expected) CC-0 (as expected) PH-8.0 Alk-60...

    Started by fog80‎, 04-07-2006 09:26 PM
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  19. Question How long does it take water to circulate?

    Is there a formula you can use to find out how long it takes for your water to fully cycle through? I had to backwash this morning and add more...

    Started by littleHeidi‎, 04-12-2006 03:32 PM
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    04-12-2006 04:49 PM Go to last post
  20. lowering total alkalinity

    Typically I lower the total alkalinity with acid, and it always stays in line with my ph, however now my ph is around 7.5 but my total alkalinity is...

    Started by l1tech‎, 04-13-2006 09:46 AM
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  21. Question cya-test water doesn't cloud at all

    Pool is IG, plaster, one week old. 33,000 gals Chlorine is 5ppm (Just shocked it last night, it will probably be gone this afternoon.) Ph is 7.0...

    Started by ValAZ‎, 04-13-2006 12:57 PM
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  22. Cya ???

    My initial reading this year was over 100+ . When I started filling the little tube, I would be less than 1/4 inch and the black dot was gone. I...

    Started by slowtan‎, 04-11-2006 12:11 AM
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  23. Which chlorine test kit for numbers over 5

    Which chlorine test Kit for numbers over 5 should I get and where can I get it? An example would be if one wants to know if one has 6ppm versus...

    Started by smallpooldad‎, 04-13-2006 07:52 PM
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  24. need advice

    Okay, I usually just scan your posts and keep quiet, but this year I have opened my pool and have a little problem. Here are my measurements for...

    Started by bbluvbasket‎, 04-12-2006 12:30 PM
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    04-14-2006 11:50 AM Go to last post
  25. Okay to add acid and chlorine at same time?

    My gunite pool is about 3 weeks old now. I have been keeping the water balanced with Ben's test kit. Today's readings are" FC 1 or 2 PH 7.8 ALK...

    Started by mshumack‎, 04-14-2006 08:27 PM
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  26. New Pool Questions

    Hi everyone, We just had our new IG gunite pool plastered and filled on Monday. The guys came out today for the initial start-up and added 2...

    Started by md_rider‎, 04-05-2006 06:03 PM
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  27. Calcium Hardness

    Hi, My water calcium Hardness tested at 150. I believe it's supposed to be around 220. What do I add (obviosly calcium, but how) to raise it. ...

    Started by PaulE10‎, 04-14-2006 11:41 PM
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    04-15-2006 10:52 AM Go to last post
  28. cya reagent

    I ran out of Ben's cya reagent and I've preordered a new kit. Last week, I tested my cya, but didn't have enough of Ben's reagent to fill up my...

    Started by pedsrn‎, 04-15-2006 01:27 PM
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    04-15-2006 09:05 PM Go to last post
  29. Optimum Levels?

    Hello!! We just refilled our 16' x 24' x 48" AGP after draining, releveling, installing a new liner and building a deck. Now, I did pretty good...

    Started by jen in tx2‎, 04-09-2006 02:14 PM
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    04-16-2006 04:12 PM Go to last post
  30. 233 kit - CYA test question

    I've had the 233 kit for a couple of years and just noticed something about the CYA test. The instructions on the box say to first fill the...

    Started by vanhout‎, 04-17-2006 09:20 AM
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    04-17-2006 09:21 AM Go to last post

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