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Split from another topic. Please ask questions in your own topic, rather than hijacking someone else's existing topic. Thanks JasonLion I realize this thread is from last year, but we are looking at doing this for similar reasons to start off this season. How warm does it need to be outside in...

Hello all. This site has been a life saver for a new pool owner this spring/summer. I bought a house with a pool in March and used this site to help get my pool management techniques and use the BBB method. I remember everyone recommended "liquid chlorine" if you could source it, but going for...

Split fromhttp://www.troublefreepool.com/post ... ml#p490650 Please start your own thread when you have a question. Thanks, Butterfly I don't mean to hijack this thread, but can you elaborate more on the p"stenner pump?" I assume "stenner" is a brand, correct? Wat are the specs of the pump...

Hi all, I have a question regarding CYA level and FC. My pool is in direct sunlight for most of the day. I have opened the pool with success thanks to this site. My CYA is around 45. (I say around, because I'm not sure when you actually claim the black dot is no longer visible. It gets very...

Hello all, Thanks for the site. You have helped a newbie who inherited a pool with a home purchase turn a green swamp into a crystal clear swimming pool. I started with ugly green water and now have clear water with the below results: FC - 6 CC - 0 PH - 7.6 TA - 120 CH - 70 CYA - 45 Anyway, I...

I was reading the article on the front page regarding adding DE to a sand filter. It seems fairly simplistic to accomplish, and seems to be beneficial. Am I missing something? Is there any reason to consider not adding DE to my sand filter per the tutorial on the front page? Does it cause the...

I struggle to distinguish confidently between the shades on the PH test. I also have access to a PH pen for testing PH. I assume the digital PH pen is typically more accurate than an OTO test, correct? Any reason I should avoid using a PH pen for testing my pool water PH?

Hi all. I'm new to pools as we bought a new home which has an AG pool. I found this site and think I am learning a lot. It started as a green swamp, and I had already began trying to clear it up before finding this site. Long story short, I quickly went the the bleach option after finding this...