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Wanna to challenge the BBB Method? Wanna get technical? Just feeling cranky? This is the place!

  1. " Unattended Puck feeders " & the uninformed

    Waste, I think that your absolutely right on this one. I think people with automated chlorine dispensers get a bit lazy with pool maintanence ( I...

    Started by RavenNS‎, 08-12-2006 07:51 PM
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  2. 40% Polyquat

    I was just wondering as I have a bottle of algaecide that I used this year with the ingredients listing 40% poly and 60% inert ingredients. Has...

    Started by jonv112‎, 10-02-2006 06:30 PM
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  3. A possible explanation of how borates work to stabilize pH

    I was soaking in my hot tub this afternoon and I was thinking about what I know about borates and came up with this theory of how they stabilize pH....

    Started by waterbear‎, 05-14-2007 12:23 AM
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  4. A Theory About Rising pH in SWG Pools

    Theory: SWGs are generally placed on higher-end pools that are more likely to have other high-end features such as water falls, sheer descents,...

    Started by KurtV‎, 08-16-2006 09:25 PM
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  5. Acid and Base Demand tests: Useful or Not?

    I want to clear up a few misconceptions since I have seen some confusion in this thread about the K-1005, K-2005, and K-1000 test kits, Taylor has a...

    Started by waterbear‎, 08-29-2011 12:55 PM
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    acid/base, sticky
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  6. Acid Column Myth

    Here is a link to a paper on the myth of lowering TA by the 'slug' or acid column method. Interesting reading!...

    Started by waterbear‎, 06-15-2007 11:02 AM
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    06-17-2007 10:34 PM Go to last post
  7. Acid/Base Demand Test

    Evan (waterbear), The acid and base demand tests actually do not make any assumptions about the alkalinity which is why such tests are in fact...

    Started by chem geek‎, 07-21-2006 09:51 PM
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    07-23-2006 11:27 PM Go to last post
  8. AG vinyl liners & calcium hardness

    I would like to make a technical point that is often "incorrect" in my opinion - vinyl liner pools do need a certain level of calcium in the water...

    Started by SunnyOptimism‎, 09-28-2014 11:15 PM
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    10-23-2014 06:28 AM Go to last post
  9. Algae, TA or what?

    couple o' things: first, what kind of pool do you have? If it is plaster how old is it? Are you only using bleach for chlorination? Second, drop...

    Started by waterbear‎, 07-08-2010 12:44 AM
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  10. Alum, borax, etc.

    Several years ago I discovered the joy of flocculent and vacuum to discharge. Yes, outdoor pool. The local pool store charges $20 for a four...

    Started by paulvzo‎, 08-05-2012 09:51 PM
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  11. Answering Questions at the PoolForum

    Well if your ph was at 7.5 . . . .

    Started by trickedout‎, 08-11-2012 09:01 PM
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  12. Any 100% non chlorine hot tub options?

    Hi, I have been looking at lots of forums and google searching but i'm struggling to find all the answers I need so thought I would ask here. ...

    Started by Druppes‎, 06-07-2014 10:23 AM
    sticky, sticky-alternate
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  13. Bartier Disinfection Index

    Any views on this index (link below)? If it is useful? If so can Ben's excellent calculator for CYA be adjusted for shocking? Is it correct or...

    Started by smallpooldad‎, 06-02-2006 07:41 PM
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  14. Best Guess Table

    Is "Ben's Best Guess Table" too conservative for some residential pools? I've seen more than a few people here claim to keep their chlorine at...

    Started by KurtV‎, 07-12-2006 01:47 PM
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  15. Red face Bleach same as Chlorine

    I see everyone talking about using bleach, is that the same as using chlorine? Thanks! I'm a rookie here!

    Started by Lil Bit‎, 07-02-2006 02:16 PM
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  16. Bleach vs Chlorine price

    I saw in another recent post and of course people mention in passing all the time that they get bleach cheaper than liquid chlorine or whatever from...

    Started by kelemvor‎, 03-09-2012 03:02 PM
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  17. Borate application, redux

    (this was originally posted as an answer, here: http://www.poolforum.com/pf2/showthread.php?14386 , but moved to the CS by me for discussion...

    Started by waterbear‎, 02-07-2012 12:48 AM
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  18. Breakpoint Chlorination

    This thread is to discuss breakpoint chlorination. Does it work? If so, under what conditions? If not, then how do you get rid of Combined...

    Started by chem geek‎, 08-11-2006 02:53 PM
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  19. Calcium and pool heaters

    Happy spring everyone. After a super long winter it's nice to have the pool open. One item that I have not found a good explanation of is the...

    Started by Spensar‎, 05-27-2013 08:55 PM
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  20. Calcium Hardness (CH) for Vinyl Pool Liners

    There is this discussion over at Trouble Free Pool that has uncovered the apparent fact that granulated calcium carbonate is the common filler in...

    Started by chem geek‎, 05-01-2011 03:48 PM
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  21. Calling all Geeks

    Hi, Folks, Frequently, I post a statement that may be inaccurate. Usually, something like, "Two things consume chlorine in your pool....the Sun...

    Started by duraleigh‎, 08-08-2006 07:43 AM
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  22. Cool Can I Use Salt As Sanitizer Instead of Chlorine?

    I'm having a hard time finding information on using high saline as a permanent, maintenance-free solution. To avoid corrosion issues, I envision on...

    Started by catfish‎, 07-05-2012 06:44 PM
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    edit, sticky
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    09-07-2012 12:57 PM Go to last post
  23. Carbonate Alkalinity

    This is a continuation (or side thread) of this thread http://www.poolforum.com/pf2/showthread.php?p=29505#post29505 that I thought was better...

    Started by waterbear‎, 07-26-2006 09:00 PM
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  24. Carbonate Alkalinity (adjusting TA)

    In Ben's sticky on lowering TA (http://www.poolforum.com/pf2/showthread.php?t=191), he says that the 4 carbonate-ish (my term) players in the mix...

    Started by Ohm_Boy‎, 06-13-2007 04:49 PM
    alkalinity, carbon dioxide, sticky
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  25. CAUTION Leaf Pool Pumps or Eco Pool Pumps or Spectra UV

    ===================================== PoolDoc Note As always, we try to post honest and accurate information. This usually means we include...

    Started by mrrparker‎, 04-07-2012 04:31 PM
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  26. Chemistry experiment in my back yard

    I purchased zeobest ultra because they claim it has anti microbial properties and no negative side effects. I figured if works in ponds it’s not...

    Started by jenpen400‎, 08-09-2006 12:38 AM
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  27. Chlorine Extender

    Ok, I've thought of a great product! A chlorine extender. It will increase the shelf life of your 10 or 12% liquid chlorine. It's actually a...

    Started by Ohm_Boy‎, 06-27-2010 11:03 PM
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  28. Chlorine/CYA and Combined Chlorine

    This is a continuation of a discussion from this post. First, for information about the chlorine/CYA relationship, you can look at this thread. ...

    Started by chem geek‎, 05-19-2008 03:59 AM
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  29. Chlorine/pH/CYA Relationships

    I’m full of questions tonight. What is the consequence of running the pH a bit low to try to make up for the “Chlorine/CYA lock? I know the...

    Started by Jakebear‎, 08-08-2006 10:18 PM
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  30. CL2 migration through poly tubing

    Has anyone ever heard of or had problems with chlorine gas actually migrating though Polyethelene tubing? I've been using the stuff for years and...

    Started by pmeloy‎, 11-11-2011 04:47 PM
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    11-26-2011 12:49 PM Go to last post

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