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We are in a extreme drought here in Southern Indiana. It is only June and the grass is dead! Many surrounding communities have issued water conservation orders. Now I know that is is a bad situation and there are worse things to worry about other than my pool...but I am worried about keeping the...

I will be going out of town for 4 days. I have my pool just perfect but fear coming home to a green pool. My question is should I buy a puck while we are away or would it be safe to just raise to shock level? I keep my chlorine level between 5-8 and I usually add 96oz of bleach a day. This is my...

Is it pollen season in your area? I know we have tons of cotton wood landing in our pool. It clumps together horrible. I usually clean my sand when it is over and it looks like a dead cat. Always fun times :o

My family and I came home from my son's baseball game today to find 3 of the neighborhood kids swimming in our pool! These kids were 7,8 and 11. They climbed over our locked fence and just helped themselves. I was more worried than angry. I never let kids in the pool unless there is adult...

I started the BBB method last year after a horrible and expensive summer at the pool store. I almost sold my pool because it was no fun. After some trial and error last year I finally got a handle on my pool and found the joy in pool ownership again! I am happy to report that my pool is open and...

I closed my pool this weekend :( . I noticed when draining the stairs that there was lots of algea coming out of them. They are stair case type of stairs that you sink. My pool looked great at closing and the chemistry was spot on. I was just wondering if anyone had any tips on preventing this...

Adding the acid is always my most dreaded task! In fact I have to add some today and I am not looking forward to it! I wear gloves and safety glasses and pour slowly infront of my return.

Just finished brushing and cleaning the pool. The water temp is 78, but it feels 60 to me. brrrrr

I read the directions just not sure about the ph, but I suppose if it is within the range it is ok. Good to know about the temp. I had not thought about that. It is chilly, around 75. Too cold for me but the kids don't mind. :shock:

What numbers should I aim for when closing the pool?

We are enjoying cooler temps here in Indiana after a heat wave from heck. But I am sad to see summer coming to an end and closing the pool is the saddest part! Thanks for everyone who helps on this site. This site has made my pool ownership so much more affordable and enjoyable!

How long does it take acid to bring down PH? I added 3 cups last night but PH is still 8.2

I am just curious about what makes the ph rise? My pool has had a steady PH all summer, yesterday it rose to 8.2. I added the acid and will check it this evening. Just wondering, thanks!

Has anyone used bleach tablets in their pool? They were in the laundry section at wal mart. I didn't know if this could be used if you were going to be out of town. Any ideas?

Nice job!

How is everyone handling this major heat wave? Seems like it has been hot forever here in Southern Indiana! There is no end in sight either! My pool is doing pretty good since I added more stabilizer. I am adding a jug of bleach a day tho. I think that is mostly because I want to keep it toward...

I have been adding stabilizer and I think I have it up to 50 now. It seems like all bugs are much worse this year in southern Indiana. First it was the biting gnats, now vampire mosquitos! My bug zapper bulb burnt out so I dont know if that has any effect on the water bugs, but I am going to get...

I keep my FC at 8 and the beer does help! LOL I would rather be complaining about the bugs than the algea 8-)

I am having the same problem! Them little bugs hurt! Guess I will just have to skim and skim some more...

So would it be safe to add more? to what level should I am?

The beginning of the year I added cya to 40, but I had huge problems with algea. I have backwashed and vacuumed to waste lots. We also had to drain off the pool about 5 inches 2 times because of heavy rains. I have had to add at least 2 gallons of bleach a day the past week. I tested my cya last...

I have to admit that I had my doubts about BBB....it took alot of diligence and hardwork but my pool is AWESOME now! It has not looked this good since I first put it in. Thank you so much for all the help and information. It is so nice to just get in and swim now! I have been in the pool every...

I am looking for a simple timer. I don't really want to hardwire anything. I have a 1.5 HP pump. You folks have any ideas where I could get a timer like this?

I have had green green water for about 3 weeks now! I have been shocking pretty consistently the entire time and the water hasn't changed at all. Last night I cleaned out the filter with the garden hose and brought my levels back up. Still no change today. I also been vacuuming and brushing. The...

We have had several storms the past few days. Today we got about 3 inches of rain. When I got home from work the pool level is about to the top of the skimmer, of course I want to drain some of it off, but it is still raining hard with lighting and thunder. Will it be ok until morning? This...

I have been checking it every 2 hours and adding bleach every 2 hours today and yesterday. The FC loss last night was only 2 but it is still the same color.

Almost had my pool clear and now it is dark green again. We had to go out of town for 2 days so I missed one day of testing. We came home and the pool was slightly green. I brought it up to shock level that evening and have been maintaining shock levels for 3 days now and it only seems to be...

I know here in my area we have cotton wood in the air and it is attracted to my pool. It looks it is so gross and slimy when it get in the filter.

I am new to this BBB method...I need to increase my ph by adding Borax. How exactly to I add it? Through the skimmer or mix and pour in the water? FC-4 CC .5 PH- 7.2 TA- 80 Thanks for any help!

I put the stabilizer in a sock and it is almost dissolved as of last night. The cloudiness just keeps getting better! I couldn't be more pleased with my progress and all the knowledge I have got from this site! You guys rock! :whoot: