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  1. 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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  2. 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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  1. Chemicals for hot tubs

    Hi Can anyone please tell me some alternatives to the really expensive chemicals sold by the hot tub chemicals. I'd like to use Soda Crystals...

    Started by 01344neil‎, 08-12-2013 03:14 PM
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    08-14-2013 12:32 AM Go to last post
  2. Question Anything else I can do?

    On a daily basis I have some small piles of debris (I'm assuming/pretty sure it's algae) on the bottom of my pool that "poof" when I get near them...

    Started by 22wendylou‎, 06-19-2007 01:37 PM
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    06-19-2007 05:26 PM Go to last post
  3. Unhappy Need help...still cloudy after more than a week...very hard water

    Hello from another newbie to BBB. I have a 16 x 24 oval above ground pool with a sand filter. We have been using Softswim the past 2 summers. ...

    Started by 2inthecountry‎, 06-24-2014 11:21 AM
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    attaboy
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  4. next steps for well water pool?

    Just put in a 33ft diameter AG pool 54". came with: 2 hp (2 speed) pump, swim pro voyager150 filter, nature2 vision pro Filled with well water...

    Started by 33feet‎, 07-08-2012 01:17 AM
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  5. No Chlorine

    I have a 40K gallon vinyl liner pool. I have never had this problem before. These are my latest readings by the pool store and I have a Taylor K-1005...

    Started by 67corvette‎, 06-11-2012 03:05 PM
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    06-14-2012 08:55 PM Go to last post
  6. HELP Cant See the Bottom

    I have a 5k gal above ground with large cartridge filter and 2 stage pump (1hp & 2hp). I took a sample to Leslie (monday 9 june) for confirmation of...

    Started by 7Iron‎, 06-14-2014 04:25 PM
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    06-15-2014 06:10 PM Go to last post
  7. Do UV systems work for residential pools?

    i'm in the process of planning my 1st in-ground pool. I've been worried about negative info on net about chlorine levels which led me to the UV...

    Started by abehep‎, 08-11-2013 10:29 PM
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    08-13-2013 11:16 AM Go to last post
  8. Need help -- swampy smelling pool

    So I have put all the chemicals I was supposed to in my pool and have retested the water a number of times. Everything says the levels are where they...

    Started by aburris‎, 06-23-2014 04:33 PM
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    06-24-2014 01:02 PM Go to last post
  9. PoolBrand product reviews

    I was curious if anyone has used the Sams club 3" chlorine tabs? They are labeled "PoolBrand". I have read about the fact that there are only a few...

    Started by agripnt‎, 05-07-2012 10:42 PM
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    05-09-2012 03:15 PM Go to last post
  10. New to pool care and need help understanding

    We purchased a used 15x30 lomart abg pool complete w/pump,filter,reel, and heater. We bought a new liner and a new bubble cover for the reel. It took...

    Started by ahale30‎, 06-24-2012 04:13 PM
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    06-26-2012 07:31 PM Go to last post
  11. Cool PoolForum abbreviations 2011 => DE, TA, CYA, etc.

    Also all the other abbreveations de,cc,tc,cya,and so forth can you explain as i think i got all but de? Also my test kit should be in in a day or so...

    Started by airraid1999‎, 06-02-2011 12:18 AM
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  12. Smile Don't trust the pool store

    I had a liner change ,a sand change bought all from same place about 800.00 total installed then the told me after i filled pool up and tested water...

    Started by airraid1999‎, 06-07-2011 12:24 AM
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    06-07-2011 04:40 PM Go to last post
  13. Green, Cloudy, Dirty, I got it all in my salt water pool?

    I'm a big time newbe to salt water system's, and to taking care of my own pool. I'm willing to do all the work to get it going including testing the...

    Started by alexhearn@alx1.com‎, 07-29-2006 05:21 AM
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  14. how long for Borax to ..

    Hi, PH is 6.8 and i added half a box of borax about 4 hours ago with pump running. no noticable change in ph. My question is how long does it...

    Started by alexstjo‎, 08-28-2013 03:58 PM
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    08-29-2013 12:47 PM Go to last post
  15. How to backwash

    I'm sorry I realize this is a dumb question but this is our first summer with the pool and they showed me in May how to backwash and I only now need...

    Started by allison‎, 07-26-2006 12:02 PM
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    07-27-2006 05:34 PM Go to last post
  16. Question Best way to remove Calcium Deposits

    Over the past season i've developed what appear to be Calcium Deposits benieth my spillway. I'm sure this is a common problem. Does anyone have...

    Started by Allora‎, 06-01-2006 09:13 AM
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    06-01-2006 02:49 PM Go to last post
  17. Party this Saturday and I have black algae or black stains

    First I will be honest, I have no idea what I am doing when it comes to this pool; I have never owned a pool and the house we bought came with it....

    Started by Amanda226‎, 07-13-2014 12:48 PM
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  18. Unhappy Can't get rid of tons of dead algae on the bottom of my pool

    Due to a completely torn ACL at the most inappropriate time I was unable to open my pool. By the time I finally got to it I double shocked it to...

    Started by amillionpets‎, 06-15-2013 02:44 AM
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    pool jargon, sticky
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    06-20-2013 10:23 PM Go to last post
  19. Can my pool stay home alone for 10 days?

    All the posts I've read dealing with pool maintenance while the owner is on vacation have included a "pool-sitter" - is this because it's impossible...

    Started by amyinraleigh‎, 07-25-2006 01:37 PM
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  20. Sudden cloudiness?

    Have pool for 30 years....never had onset of cloudiness in the water almost instantly! Have been using liquid algaecide for the first time...could...

    Started by Andy Fermaints‎, 08-09-2006 08:42 AM
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    08-09-2006 09:28 AM Go to last post
  21. Brown Pool Water...please help

    Hi! I'm a fairly new pool owner, so this may sound dumb, but here goes.... I recently drained my pool and refilled with well water since I cannot...

    Started by AndyGuthridge‎, 06-24-2006 12:41 AM
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    06-26-2006 11:05 AM Go to last post
  22. Exclamation Stinky Water - My Pool Smells Like Poop

    Help! My water is clear as can be but very stinky - smells like dog pooh. I have an inground vinyl pool. 18x36 approx 27000gallons. We have a...

    Started by AngelaGarciaG‎, 05-06-2012 11:22 AM
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    hydrogen sulfide, poop pool, sticky
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  23. e-z pool???

    Has anyone herd or used this new chemical called ...E-Zpool from api water???

    Started by angelo123‎, 04-22-2006 08:43 AM
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    04-24-2006 08:30 AM Go to last post
  24. Unhappy Help!!!! New to this Pool thing.

    I purchased a Intex 15x48. I think it has around 4440 gallons of water. We filled it with water and put chlorine in it add a few other chemicals to...

    Started by angls4jesus‎, 06-12-2010 08:28 PM
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    06-13-2010 11:05 PM Go to last post
  25. Smile pool calculator question?

    This is my first year with intex pool and i would like to use the bbb method and calculator. I have purchaced the 6 way test from Wal. I am not...

    Started by anikahmae‎, 06-15-2011 05:29 PM
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    06-16-2011 06:24 PM Go to last post
  26. Ozone smell

    Every once in a while there is an odor of ozone hovering about 5" or so above the water surface of our pool. Why is that? Where does it come from? I...

    Started by AnnaK‎, 05-02-2010 09:54 AM
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  27. Where to buy DE?

    We frequently advise to add a small amount of DE, 1/2 c or 1/3 c, to a sand filter to boost filtration of fine particles. Where do people get these...

    Started by AnnaK‎, 06-30-2011 07:31 AM
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    06-30-2011 03:00 PM Go to last post
  28. 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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  29. Very Cloudy/Foaming issues

    Arizona in ground pool, sand filter, push pull backwash vale. 25,000 gallon + attached in ground spa. Summary: Pool became a green monster after...

    Started by Apatton‎, 08-10-2014 11:22 PM
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    08-23-2014 06:24 PM Go to last post
  30. Phosphate/Flocculent Trauma

    We have recently re-opened a pool that has lain dormant for around 15 years. It is in-ground concrete, and holds about 32,500 gallons. It was...

    Started by applenj‎, 07-15-2006 11:19 PM
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    07-16-2006 01:52 PM Go to last post

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