Bleach in a church pool??

[huskyrider]

IMO, bleach is the best way to maintain any really large (100,000+gals) swimming pool.
I also have a really large pool, I only use bleach as my sanitizer.
This time of year I check my chemistry once weekly, during the swim season (Mar-Nov in Texas) I check them every other day.
I find it very easy to maintain.

I'll highlight some great advice posted here

"You WILL need to check your levels every day"
I suggest in the evening at closing
"I would tend to say run the FC closer to the high end of recommendations because of the bather load"

"Be sure that babies in diapers are NOT allowed in the water."
This is a MUST

"40+ commercial pools and all used sodium hypochlorite (liquid chlorine) with a peristalic feed pump. The pumps can be a real pain to get the feed 'just right"
All my commercial pools use orp controllers with peristalic pumps to feed bleach and acid from plastic drums.
The controllers are sensitive and the probes must be cleaned periodically.I could have one of these systems on my pool but choose not to.
I use a Taylor 2005K complete testing kit, this site also has an awesome test kit available.
My 13 yr old daughter does the testing now and I help her with determining how much of what chems to add.
You'll find that, once balanced, your pool should be easier than you might expect to maintain.
Many pool owners are intimidated about taking care of there own pool and choose to pay a service. I disagree with this completely, a knowledgeable owner will take better care of the pool than the typical service.

This site will give you some awesome advice on pool water chemistry.

See ya,
Kelly

[waste]

Kelly, damn good to see you here!! (I thought you'd lost intrest with this forum)

Hope all is well, and thanks for staying with us !!!!!!!!!!

Sincerly, Ted

[Poolsean]

KELLY! Hey man, I'm going to be out there for the Southwestern Pool and Spa show. If you're going to be available, please let me know. Love to take you to lunch or dinner, whichever you're available for.
We can talk about how salt systems can be used for commercial spas effectively. Glad to see you back also!

[huskyrider]

Thanks guys.

I really feel guilty, I've found myself piddling around in that other pool forum after work in the evenings, after I eat supper and go to bed I've missed checking in at this site. I've always enjoyed coming here and know that the members have always seemed to enjoy my unbiased replies too.
The other day was a complete rain day wash out, I checked in but could only find one thread I felt I should reply to. I'm going to make it a point to come in regularly like I used to.

Sean, I normally don't attend the shows but would love to meet you in person. I heard the regional show was in Houston this year but I don't know when it is. I'll Google it and give your rep a call to pass you my cell number and get yours from her.

See ya,
Kelly

[CarlD]

Kelly!
Nice to see you!

Kelly's one of those rare pool biz people who gives good, solid advice and doesn't push the usual propaganda.

If ever I say bad things about pool store guys (and I have and will certainly do so again), it should go without saying I am NOT talking about Kelly.

[waterbear]

Kelly!
Nice to see you!

Kelly's one of those rare pool biz people who gives good, solid advice and doesn't push the usual propaganda.

If ever I say bad things about pool store guys (and I have and will certainly do so again), it should go without saying I am NOT talking about Kelly.

Carl,
So what am I? Chopped Liver?

[CarlD]

Carl,
So what am I? Chopped Liver?

Could be woise!

My late dad usta make us chopped liver to DIE for!
He wasn't a terribly good cook, but that one appetizer...The gods on Mt. Olympus dining on ambrosia would have pushed it away to feast on Dad's chopped liver!

Sometimes I think one taste of Dad's chopped liver convinced my wife to marry me!