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What’s the best way to maintain chlorine levels while I wait? May be fall before replacement cell is available.

The cover is clear.... Thanks!

Just opened up the pool.... removed the mesh cover, cleaned up water, balanced chemicals, cleaned filter, pressure washed the deck - all systems are "Go!" Water temp at 60 degrees F (Yes, I got in. Yes, it is COLD!). Weather highs/lows for next several days mid-70s/mid-50s. Should I leave the...

Thanks. The "pool service" (I think that's what you do when you lose your job at McDonalds) kid was here brushing.... "I don't think there's any chlorine in the pool...." Duh..... Called the owner

We're vacationing with kids and grandkids. House has a pool. Obvious algae present. What should I do? Don't have test kit with me, so, no numbers, but, clearly there is no chlorine. Staying out of the pool has been voted down..... should I buy a few gallons of bleach and add to the pool...

It occurred to me this weekend that I've neither seen nor understood the impact of the old "peeing in the pool" issue. I have 6 grandkids (and a couple of slovenly brothers and in-laws), and while they all say they wouldn't dare, I noticed over a several hour span that I was the only one that...

If you don't subscribe, and I assume you don't, go to your library and check out Consumer Reports.... they did an article this month. I'm not at home, or, I'd tell you what/why they recommend. I also have the three of Sony Bravia, and love them, but since I bought three years ago, Samsung has...

Thanks, Henry! Trust me, grandchildren are why we exist! You have several years to wait, but, I cannot tell you how wonderful they are! Ms. Dogface :whip: is in charge of landscaping/gardening - I only provide the labor and write the checks to pay :wink: I plan to post better pool...

[attachment=1:2g1i6wdu]IMG_0032.JPG[/attachment:2g1i6wdu] The oldogface and three grand daughters (yes, there's one I'm about to land on!) last year trying to aerate the pool.[attachment=0:2g1i6wdu]Picture 120.jpg[/attachment:2g1i6wdu] With Mrs. Dogface tailgating for my beloved Gamecocks.

I had the same problem a month ago.... chlorine would go to 0 and all lights are green. Pool store shock, and some chlorine, then next week, no chlorine. My problem wasn't the chlorinator, but chlorine demand. It was so high the chlorinator couldn't keep up. Do the overnight chlorine loss...

Will the sequestrants affect any of my other readings? Thanks!

Yeah, I've actually added, per Jack's instructions, weekly....

Here's the cycle I've been in this year.... Notice metal stains, reduce chlorine, apply ascorbic acid treatment, shock (pool store chems) to get chlorine back up, notice metal stains, reduce chlorine, ascorbic acid, Pool store shock, etc..... What I've done: after last AA treatment, added...