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With our indoor pool we have acquired a smell that makes us cough (seems like chlorine gas). Initially when we open the cover there is no smell. It seems most evident when the spa is started (either jets or bubbles). Lately, the odor seems to be obvious whenever we splash somewhat...

I have auto-cover over my indoor pool. The cover is on rails and can be safely walked on. I have cleaned the cover with a bucket and rag or mop several times with a dilute bleach solution. Can I use a commercial product and a power washer to do the same job. I was looking at a product made...

Hello all! I have gone through the complete switch over to BBB. I was initially extremely happy. Water looked "sparkly" and crisp (almost like champagne bubbles when someone jumped in) and it actually smells good. Over the last 2 weeks my water quality has diminished very slightly. There is...

Well the BBB method has landed!! Pool looks fantastic and has never been more "sparkley". I have several questions, many regarding test results and the micromanagement of the results. 1. Results approx 2.5 weeks ago: TC 3 FC 3 CC 0 pH 7.0 Alk 210 CYA 20 ish CH 390 Borates 20 Salt 1510...

Those of you who have an acid pump with the Autopilot TC, do you put straight muratic acid in the tank or do you dilute it? Thanks, Jeff

I am starting to switch to the BBB method (specifically adding the borax portion). Like everything I have read so far. I went swimming last night and my eyes were very sore after the swim. I realize my test values may be a bit off after the borax: FC 2 pH 7.6-7.7 Alk 210 CH 320 CYA 40ish...

I am trying to automate my pool, having been wavering between a SWG and a bleach injector. I am now leaning toward a Stenner tank with bleach, plus or minus a second tank for muratic acid. And most likely a CAT controller to further automate. Question: 1. what size Stenner pump flow rate...

I ran a complete set of numbers last weekend. On Tuesday, I added 300# salt to my pool. I had my wife run a set of numbers this morning. The CYA was half. Is that possible? Temp 88-91. Indoor. Salinity 1510 by Aqua check strip. 4/27 or 4/28 5/4 FC 5...

I have a Taylor k-2005 test kit currently (from the PB). I have read many posts that it would be better to upgrade to the k-2006 or the TF-100. I have looked at the Taylor web site. What is the major differences between these kits? Secondly, it appears that there is a slide type comparator...

Hello Everyone!! New indoor pool owner as of Thanksgiving weekend 2007. Gunite construction with integrated spa. Just short of 60,000 gal. No SWG...yet! Cartridge filter, N2 and 3" disc chlorinator. Auto cover on rails. Pool builder encouraged us to brush gunite weekly which I have nearly...