Forum: Pool Chemicals & Pool Water Problems

have read several post regarding water testing and chlorine but in regards to the old saying "knowledge is power" has ultimately led to confusion....

Hi, I wanted some opinions on Salt Systems and what a good alternative would be. I purchased a system 3 years ago...first year was great, second...

We hosted an after prom pool party this weekend. The pool was clean and clear before hand with readings of: FC=9, CC=0, Ph= 7.6, TA=100, CYA=60,...

I've posted here before about honeybees using our pool for their watering hole, still looking for a solution. We live on the desert edge and it's...

This is a very long story or chain of events - i have a 18k gallon, inground. liner pool, Goldline Aqua Cell salt generator, haward 1.5 hp pump,...

Needed to post first thread so I could search. As I was typing it made me realize I have several questions I need to research. Here you go. 1....

Hello, I am the proud new owner of a Elite endless pool, and I have issue about water treatment. The installer first shocked the water with...

I have a 35,000 gal (yes, i'm certain of the size, everyone asks.) salt water pool that over the past two weeks has slowly gone from a little cloudy...

This forum has opened my eyes to a number of procedures I currently have been using and need to change. I do currently work as a pool cleaner for a...

Well, I have a pool problem with our pool -- based upon my web search, it appears I have a pink slime issue with my pool. Just to the left of...

As newbies at pool care, what can we do to prevent white scale from building up on marble slabs along the edge of our pool? Our water in AZ is very...

I just finished refilling my pool after some plaster repair, and am currently in the process of balancing. As I was doing chemistry inventory in the...

So I've used this forum for 8 years and my pool has been perfect. I've been traveling a lot this year and decided to have the people who normally...

I'm thinking that the answer is no, but here's my dilemma. Closing the pool today. I'm handling the chemicals but have hired a pro to purge the...

Hi there First question - How are the DEL ozonator systems considered? Good rep? Bad? GOt a Bromine indoor pool and want to reduce the chm...

Hey Folks, crystal clear water for first few weeks, then green and cloudy, then blue and cloudy. I fixed the green with algecide and smarter...

Hello all, My pool had been sparkling clear for the last three years, and I had my water tested by a local pool store. Upon coming back from a...

Just trying to understand the difference between what dirt looks like and dead algae looks like in the bottom of the pool

I've been reading these forums for awhile and have a question about the borax. It says add so much to get your PH up, then so much acid to bring it...

I have 40K inground pool. It had Algae. I added algaecid, shoked several times, took water tests at stores 3-4 times , Now the store people say...

NOTE for all respondents: This is a COMMERCIAL pool in Hiwaii! Both facts are relevant. Aloha All, Firstly, lots of info on the forum and...

Hi, I've been reading around the site and am overwhelmed--apologies for asking a question that has already been answered. I have an Intex 15' x...

Does anyone know what the hard crystal like deposits could be that have formed on my pool steps? Thanks.

Hello everyone, thank goodness for this awesome forum! I'm praying someone will help me get this pool under control. I have a 18' x 48" above ground...

took cover off pool (24,000 gal) last week and pool has been green since then. Never had this problem before. was gone for about 1.5 wks with no pool...

Hello, I have been reading this forum for the past few months but i think now i really need help. I first wanted to say how great this is and so nice...

If I'm not doing this right, I apologize profusely. I DID read the new member info. I don't have an answer to the problem; I want to add my...

I have an above ground pool with a saltwater chlorine generator. The ph and chlorine levels have always been really easy to maintain with this...

We began the season with a quartz resurfacing of our 10 yr. old gunite pool. Late spring rains and weepers at light fixtures delayed the process, but...