Forum: Pool Chemistry for Intex-type Pools

____________________________________ Filling Intex-type Pools with well water ____________________________________ The method here has...

Well it's getting near the end of the Summer and I need to plan on taking my pool down for the Winter. (I don't think I can leave it up all Winter...

I have used a leaf master to get lots of algae and leaf 'sludge' out of my above ground pool and now need to start to clean. I have seen that (after...

Can anyone recommend a solar cover reel for an inground kidney shaped pool (20' X 40')? I have heard they don't really work that well (cover bunches...

Hi, we are very new to having a pool. We have an Intex 12' x 30" metal frame pool with a 1718 gallon capacity. After a very stressful week of trying...

Have been testing our pool for many years. Everything is in balance but the Chlorine Level. We have a Salt Water system. PH 7.8 Alc. 125 CH 175...

So i receive my new Intex 12' x 30" easy set up pool tomorrow, I have read your super simple pool chemistry recipe and am still confused. I...

We are new pool owners with a 18' x 48" AG pool. We are currently filling the pool with well water and would like to know the first thing we need to...

Hi! I have been reading as much as possible but haven't found the answer to this yet. We are fillin the pool now and I am planning on starting...

I just wanted to say Thanks!! for all the help. I've been reading this forum and have gotten educated in care of my pool. I have even referred...

I've been lurking for a while I figured I'd finally join :) Last summer we set up a 12' inflatable ring pool for the kids (wouldn't have been my...

Hello, I am new to this forum and I am always interested in reading about how others pools and getting ideas on cleaning, caring for, and...

Hi. We recently set up an 18x 48 intex pool in our backyard. Once I got the chlorine levels right, the ph level has been continually low for...

First off just want to thank all in advance for all the information and knowledge I have already acquired and will acquire in the future. This site...

Ok im not sure if my pool is considered an intex type pool. I am about to start doing the BBB method as soon as my initial startup chemicals are used...

I am waiting for my testing kit to arrive. In the mean time I use the red/yellow drops tests and the strips both. The strips were showing that the TA...

We're in the process of setting up an Intex 12x18 above ground pool. Also have a Saltron Retro Fit Saltwater system. Questions relate to start...

Hello, I have read in multiple places on this forum that if you are using bleach in your pool to use bleach that is 6% hyperchlorite. I have a vinyl...

We got my daughter an intex pool, 12' in diameter with a water level at 20". How do we implement the bbb method? I know what t he letters stand for...

After doing some reading it seems as if I have iron or copper in my well water. It turned green with in a minute of shocking it. Pull some out in a...

I have a Summer Escapes 15' x 42" Metal-Frame Swimming Pool in west texas. I have never had a pool like this and am confused on the system of...

(See bottom of post for pool details) Went on vacation, came back to a pool with green algae on the bottom. In a day it spread from being a small...

I have been keeping the cover on my pool 15' x 48" when not in use. How will this affect the water quality and should I keep the pump going with the...

We put up this pool a few weeks ago and we need advice about keeping the water clear. I have to be careful about my asthma and sensitive skin so...

I have an Intex Ultra 18" round. Coming back from being gone for the weekend to a very green pool. Fortunately we have a pool store that we can...

Hi, My name is Angie and I will soon be embarking on an above ground pool journey. I recently purchased an intex round 20' x 48" pool, with the...

I just purchased the intex 18 x 48 ultra frame pool. I have not set it up yet but I just want to make sure I have all the chemicals and other items I...

We recently purchased a 24' Intex metal frame pool off craigslist. PO had a Hayward sand filter & pump with a chlorine discharge system, which I...

Its just a little kiddy pool. About 31 inches high and 15 ft across. I only added a little bit. I dont hvae any measurements and would rather not buy...