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Forum: Testing and Adjusting Pool Water Chemistry

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

  1. 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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  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: 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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  1. Experience with Calibeur PC-101 Home Swimming Pool (PH/CL2) Tester Analyzer?

    Hi, Besides that it's probably going to take a while to ship from Hong Kong, would anybody have any experience with how well the Calibeur PC-101...

    Started by 105ex‎, 06-06-2010 01:17 PM
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  2. electronic tester?

    Are they worth the money? Are they more accurate than dropper testers?

    Started by 131441‎, 03-05-2012 03:59 PM
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    03-06-2012 05:28 PM Go to last post
  3. Is it okay to add algeacide and metals out at same time?

    I hope I'm not repeating a question that's already been answered...I've searched all over the sight but haven't found a question like this yet.... ...

    Started by 22wendylou‎, 06-14-2006 10:29 AM
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  4. New User

    Newly registered, but 3rd year BBB method. Always appreciate the good info on this forum. Thanks! 24 ft round above ground (old) Hayward pump and...

    Started by 2beermike‎, 06-01-2012 01:39 PM
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  5. I Want To Be A B/b/b Convert!!!

    Hi everyone....been lurking since pool was opened a couple of days ago. Am very interested in becoming a B/B/B convert. Hate being a slave to the...

    Started by 2dogpool‎, 05-17-2006 10:04 AM
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  6. Now I have to worry about phosphates??!?!?

    Just had my water tested at the local pool store. "Jr." wasn't interested in any of my numbers but the Phosphates!!!! I, on the other hand, just...

    Started by 2dogpool‎, 05-23-2006 04:41 PM
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    05-23-2006 05:17 PM Go to last post
  7. Water Test Results

    Just had my water tested at the local pool store. These are the results: FC = 0 TC = 5? (he put an arrow pointing down after that?) pH = 7.2...

    Started by 2dogpool‎, 05-23-2006 10:27 PM
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  8. Getting started with the "BBB"

    I have a 6,000 gallon fiberglass pool. After spending a fortune on shock, shock and more shock and then being told I need more shock I started...

    Started by 2FORDS‎, 09-03-2013 12:05 AM
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    10-08-2013 03:46 PM Go to last post
  9. New Member-CYA

    I have have had a pool for 10 years and lurking for about a year. I finaly grew tired of the expense and bad advice I have been recieving from pool...

    Started by 392papa‎, 07-14-2012 02:40 PM
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    07-14-2012 09:43 PM Go to last post
  10. My first test with my new Taylor Kit!!!

    I got my results form my first test,,,,looks pretty good(i think) PH is high but it drops pretty quick here. i really have to keep an eye on it...

    Started by 392papa‎, 07-17-2012 11:07 PM
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  11. How do you shock w/o ticking everyone off???

    I recently found this forum and have been doing the BBB method since we opened the pool this spring. So far everything is going well. I just saw a...

    Started by 4toads‎, 07-28-2011 08:11 PM
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  12. bbb convert

    hi everyone ,great site! the pool at our home has been a swamp for two years now,until I found this site.we have a 20x40 nground,vinyl liner,hayward...

    Started by 85gtr‎, 05-29-2012 06:27 PM
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  13. Newly replastered pool, need chemical help

    We just filled our newly replastered pool (35,000 gallons) on Sunday and I have been trying to adjust the chemicals ever since. I am a newbie using...

    Started by abessellieu‎, 08-09-2006 06:31 PM
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    08-09-2006 06:42 PM Go to last post
  14. Newbie here, have a few questions for preparing for my first pool party.

    Hello, First I'd like to give a quick overview of my pool. This is the first pool I've ever had to take care of as I moved into a new house a few...

    Started by abramsantana‎, 08-23-2013 09:42 AM
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  15. CYA question

    We got our pool put up this weekend and got our water tested by the pool place. Yea I know, probably not the smartest. All I have is a 6 way test...

    Started by ac1007‎, 06-13-2012 03:50 PM
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  16. frustrated!!

    IIn the last 24 hours, I have used washing soda and HTH Super Shock. My chemicals, using a test strip & chart, are all reading in the "ideal" range...

    Started by adcappello‎, 07-11-2012 10:35 PM
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  17. UV light for sanitation

    Anyone have any experience (good or bad) with UV light systems for their home swimming pools such as the brand name SpectraLight. I am looking at...

    Started by Adkaiser1‎, 05-25-2014 07:14 PM
    sticky, sticky-uv
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  18. Smile New guy LOST !!!!

    Hi folks, new guy here. I made the mistake of buying a pool that's a bit too large. It's about 44,000 gallons. I don't know much about pools or...

    Started by AE340B‎, 05-16-2006 08:52 PM
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  19. Which test kit?

    I ordered Ben's kit last year. Eventually I got a refund as it never arrived. What make and model complete test kit do you folks recommend, and where...

    Started by AE340B‎, 04-15-2007 11:48 PM
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  20. Please help!! First time with new test kit.

    I just received my first full featured test kit. It's a Taylor K-2006. Prior to this I was just using the small kits that measured free chlorine, Ph...

    Started by AE340B‎, 05-27-2007 12:28 PM
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    05-28-2007 07:19 AM Go to last post
  21. New Pool: Test Numbers

    We just got done filling our 18'x33'x52" oval pool. I tested the water when it was about 1/2 full and showed normal pH, and no Chlorine, also no...

    Started by AGP18by33‎, 08-09-2006 09:35 PM
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  22. New Owner, first opening, few questions...

    Greetings. I am a new Pool owner and opening my pool for the first time. (built last fall) I've been trying to do my homework and decide on which...

    Started by agripnt‎, 05-10-2012 03:30 PM
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  23. Can't raise PH

    The PH seems to be stuck at 7.2. I have used the bleach calc to raise it to 7.4 to no avail FC 1.5 TA 110 CH 200 CYA 45 TDS 500 Also have...

    Started by aguaguy‎, 07-26-2006 06:41 PM
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  24. PH and TA problem

    My TA is 140 and my PH is 7.2 How do I lower the TA without lowering my PH? 6600 gallon fiberglas pool

    Started by aguaguy‎, 07-26-2006 07:52 PM
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  25. Phosphate confusion

    Went to the pool store to have the water tested to compare with my test results FAC 2 TAC 2 PH 7.2 TA 70 added baking soda CH 120 CYA 25 TDS...

    Started by aguaguy‎, 08-23-2006 05:56 PM
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  26. Can't raise ph

    I can't seem to raise my Ph above the low end of 7.0-7.2 Over the last 3 days I have added 1 1/2 cups of borax (1/2 cup every 24hours) and the ph...

    Started by aguaguy‎, 09-05-2006 10:14 PM
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  27. Cool just did complete test heres #s

    i got kit last week tried test but really could do complete test till read about #s so here is mine mods let me know if somethings look wrong ...

    Started by airraid1999‎, 06-07-2011 10:42 AM
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  28. Unhappy higher ph ?

    would the addition of freash city water raise ph ? i added about a inch in a 21' 52" deep pool ph went from a cosistant 7.4-7.5 to 7.8-8.0 before...

    Started by airraid1999‎, 07-29-2011 12:02 PM
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  29. new #s some complaining?

    my #s as of this morning is as follows fc-6.0---on 25ml-5.4 cc-0.0 ph-7.2 ta-130 cya-9temp 88 why are kids saying its bothering eyes? look to...

    Started by airraid1999‎, 06-23-2012 09:55 AM
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  30. high level of nitrates

    I take care of a pool that read a level of 10 on nitrates. i added 50lbs of chlorine to the pool and it still reads atleast a 5. is dumping all this...

    Started by alanleafgobbler‎, 06-07-2011 12:12 PM
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    06-07-2011 09:32 PM Go to last post

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