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  1. Sticky Thread Sticky: FAQs & Guides: Pool Chemicals & Pool Water Problems

    ___________________________________ FAQs & Guides: Pool Chemicals & Pool Water Problems ___________________________________ Which Pool...

    Started by PoolDoc‎, 06-19-2018 05:52 PM
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  2. Sticky Thread Sticky: Pool Chemicals to Prefer, Pool Chemicals to Avoid

    ____________________________________ Pool Chemicals to Prefer, & Ones to Avoid ____________________________________ Blended chemicals are a...

    Started by PoolDoc‎, 05-19-2018 03:37 AM
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  1. Does anyone use thier Aerator?

    Living in the Phoenix area it gets real hot and the water temp in my pool is warm to the point that I really don't even enjoy being in it for long. ...

    Started by Phillbo‎, 07-23-2016 01:08 PM
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    08-23-2016 07:20 PM Go to last post
  2. Talking Rio 2016

    Anyone going down to Rio to help them with their green diving pool?

    Started by Anonymous [GDPR] European in the UK‎, 08-10-2016 02:46 AM
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    08-12-2016 11:15 PM Go to last post
  3. Cloudy Water

    A few days ago I did a partial drain on my pool to lower my CYA levels. The CYA level was about 100 PPM. After the partial drain and refill, I...

    Started by skizz0tt‎, 07-31-2016 05:55 PM
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    08-02-2016 12:55 AM Go to last post
  4. Unhappy chems good...bright green cloudy pool

    CYA - 50 FC - 18 to 25 for last 2 days PH - 7.6 ALK - 80 cal - 90 dead algie on the bottom but still a bright green. Put 2 gallons of splash...

    Started by paigemetoo‎, 07-12-2016 10:44 AM
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    07-26-2016 01:20 PM Go to last post
  5. Cloudy Please help

    I originally put this post in the wrong spot...sorry We have had issues in the past with metal in the water so when I opened the pool a week ago...

    Started by mrszaff‎, 06-18-2016 06:58 AM
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    07-07-2016 05:19 PM Go to last post
  6. Levels Way Off!

    I had a mishap upon removing the cover that resulted in lots of debris clouding the pool. Several vacuums have cleared it up for the most part, but...

    Started by Steveromo‎, 06-02-2016 09:31 PM
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    06-16-2016 09:54 PM Go to last post
  7. Best way to use DE to clear water bubbles from a sand filter pool

    Through the years the pool has been balanced.. it looks cloudy and I have to use DE (diatomaceous earth) to clear the pool of those tiny...

    Started by phillipjko‎, 05-08-2016 09:03 PM
    cloudy due to bubbles
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    05-09-2016 11:37 PM Go to last post
  8. Using Liquid Muriatic after cleaning DE fingers

    Quick question, after soaking de fingers in muriatic acid, can I pour the acid back into the bottles and use it to lower the ph in my pool or do I...

    Started by let_her_flicker‎, 03-24-2016 10:02 AM
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    03-24-2016 10:02 AM Go to last post
  9. Stains in skimmer???

    I realize a skimmer is going to get dirty but is this normal??? ...

    Started by Honda450‎, 09-11-2015 10:13 AM
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    01-10-2016 06:54 PM Go to last post
  10. Used Polyquat to help clear pool.

    Wanted to share my experience with a cloudy pool that wouldn't clear. Recently had a couple of dust storms and constant smoke from the fires all...

    Started by swimdaddy‎, 09-01-2015 03:15 PM
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    09-01-2015 09:47 PM Go to last post
  11. ph 7.7

    My ph 7.7 but it did just rain last night. Should I add something? If so what? I've never had it that high. And my cl dropped to 5.5? Please help so...

    Started by cdingess‎, 08-03-2015 07:38 AM
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    08-03-2015 11:12 AM Go to last post
  12. Sand filter failure

    My pool water won't clear. I used a filter cleaner and I have used clarifier multiple times bu the water is not clear. It used to be clear after...

    Started by Old Eagle‎, 07-04-2015 10:23 PM
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    07-14-2015 11:34 AM Go to last post
  13. Need yall to check my test numbers please.

    Hello "Yall", Ive been treating my pool now for a week. It was green to start. My water is still cloudy and I dont really see a difference in the...

    Started by dncellis2‎, 07-02-2015 11:51 AM
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    07-06-2015 10:48 AM Go to last post
  14. Taking over care of parents pool

    I'm glad I found this forum as I'm taking over the care of my parents pool since they are no longer able to keep it up. I went there yesterday and...

    Started by cconte‎, 07-24-2014 01:42 PM
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    07-02-2015 09:14 PM Go to last post
  15. Pool chem great but having some algae

    Chemistry is Ch 1-1.5 FC 2 TA 150 PH 8.4 Calcium 400 CYA 140 Before the readings above the pool was nearly at the dot with PH 7.6, TA 90 and...

    Started by phillipjko‎, 06-29-2015 10:25 PM
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    06-30-2015 08:49 PM Go to last post
  16. New (and very unexpected) pool menace this year in Connecticut

    I live in Connecticut and opened my 21' round above ground pool last month.Got my water nice and clear with good chemical balance. I started noticing...

    Started by porkypete‎, 06-27-2015 11:07 AM
    caterpillars, green, oak tree, poop
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    06-29-2015 04:03 PM Go to last post
  17. K2006 results NEWBIE

    So I'm completely new with this Taylor K-2006 test kit and really can't figure out if I need anything. I think mostly I'm good. I have a 38k gallon...

    Started by wishIcould‎, 05-29-2015 03:33 PM
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    05-30-2015 03:05 PM Go to last post
  18. Green chewinggum like residue on sides of spa after using cleaning chemical

    Following the use of SeaKlear System Flush I am left with a green and very sticky chewing gum like residue on sides of spa. This is very hard to...

    Started by poolaris‎, 02-16-2015 02:51 PM
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    05-21-2015 11:34 PM Go to last post
  19. Water turns green when I had water to pool

    Seems like I have a leak in my pool. When I had water from my surface well overnight, my pool water turns green. Then I shock it and its back clear...

    Started by Skymarc‎, 05-03-2015 08:12 AM
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    05-10-2015 09:53 PM Go to last post
  20. Pool / Spa Issues - Skin rashes, mustard algae

    This past weekend we knew we were going to have 90F degree weather so I got the pool ready as best as possible. I have both the Taylor 2006C and the...

    Started by robertrael‎, 03-18-2014 06:00 PM
    skin rash mustard algae
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    05-06-2015 10:15 AM Go to last post
  21. Lightbulb New CYA Reducer on the Market....Be Careful!

    I thought I'd post a little info on a new product on the market that is offered by Bio-Active. I am in no way endorsing this product, I just ran...

    Started by SunnyOptimism‎, 04-21-2015 12:56 PM
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    04-23-2015 07:17 PM Go to last post
  22. Question Bromine in Pool

    Last year, my first year with this pool, I had issue with disappearing chlorine. After some research I am wondering the maybe the previous owner had...

    Started by gagan‎, 04-06-2015 03:58 PM
    bromine, chlorine
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    04-13-2015 12:24 PM Go to last post
  23. About to open pool for summer

    This Forum was awesome 2 years ago when I switch over to the BBB method and after I puchased a kit that PoolDoc recommended, He/She helped me get the...

    Started by Zac851‎, 03-27-2015 09:55 PM
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    03-28-2015 11:43 PM Go to last post
  24. PH after Acid wash

    Hi All, I had my pool re tiled and new coping. Upon completion the contractor acid washed the pool. All is filled with new water and looks like a...

    Started by markphin‎, 09-22-2014 07:04 PM
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    10-23-2014 01:52 AM Go to last post
  25. Question Why is Leslie's Brand Muriatic Acid Yellow?

    I've procured MA from many different sources - Ace Hardware, Leslie's, Patio Pools, etc, and it is only the Leslie's brand that I find being a strong...

    Started by SunnyOptimism‎, 10-09-2014 08:55 PM
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    10-12-2014 10:39 PM Go to last post
  26. mess after vacation

    We have a 23,500 gal in ground vinyl pool, Chlorine WOW...its been two weeks now and I still don't have it fixed. I left the pump on low while...

    Started by Fiveattripp‎, 09-25-2014 02:22 PM
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  27. Why Chlorine Is more Effective

    Chlorine kills most pathogens very fast at very low levels of active chlorine (hypochlorous acid) and it is also an oxidizer so can get relieve of...

    Started by Kimberly Dukes‎, 09-29-2014 05:29 AM
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    09-29-2014 03:55 PM Go to last post
  28. Cool CYA question

    Please rescore my registration. Pool chart done, liked on FB (don't use twitter), posted. Thanks for all your help with my alkalinity woes. That...

    Started by PoolJunkie‎, 09-17-2014 07:50 PM
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    09-22-2014 11:06 PM Go to last post
  29. First "Pool-tastrophe" survived...mostly

    I am having some trouble dealing with a whole bunch of dirt and mud that had been blown into the pool by the tornado and repeated thunderstorms that...

    Started by RxDoc‎, 06-13-2012 03:13 PM
    • Replies: 5
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    09-16-2014 09:37 PM Go to last post
  30. The Green Pool

    Our pool was only green when the sun hit is, otherwise it looked black. Came that way with the house so about 5 months with no maintenance. About...

    Started by Mustang3944‎, 08-31-2014 09:19 PM
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    09-13-2014 11:46 AM Go to last post

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