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I've been writing in regarding not being able to keep my chlorine levels up. I decided to shock my pool which I did on 5-15 8:30pm. Levels since: 5-16 1:30pm FC=13 5-16 7:45pm FC=13 5-17 11:45am FC=10 5-18 (today) 2:30pm FC=5 I did have swimmers yesterday for the...

My last time to write in was regarding not being able to keep my chlorine levels up. I finally came to the conclusion that the problem was low CYA level. I adjusted that and I am still having trouble. I took a sample to the pool store yesterday (only because my CYA testing tube has disappeared...

I have noticed in the last couple of weeks that I am having to add much more acid and bleach than usual. I'm adding acid about every other day and my chlorine levels are dropping to 3-4 in just a day or so. I realize that with the temperatures rising chemicals will burn away faster, but it seems...

I started adding borates to my pool a few months ago. Following the directions to test monthly, I did the first month and the level had dropped so I added borax to return to the desired 50. I just tested today and the level was 80 (I am using the LaMotte test strips). Why would it rise and do I...

Could maintaining too high of a chlorine level cause the filters in my pool equipment to become completely misshapened with some cracked plastic? I have a Purex Triton Clean and Clear Plus. I just replaced the filters with brand new (Pentair) in August 2007. The previous filters lasted 6 years...

I just completed the process of adding borates to my pool. I tested after 48 hours and the level is right at 50ppm. The pH is about 7.3 or so (which is fine I believe) but my TA dropped to 40 - input? I know I need to add baking soda, but I was curious as to why it dropped. Thank you for all...

I have just gone through the process of adding borates to my pool. :geek: I have the 48 hour waiting period before I check the level. Can I add bleach should my FC levels require adjusting during this time frame? Thanks!

How much time in between application do I need to allow between bleach and muriatic acid? I'm assuming that they should not be added at the same time. Thanks so much. Your site is awesome. I am algae free for the first time in quite a while (and a much more informed pool owner!) :-D

Not sure if you have knowledge on this, but I was wanting to know if green algae can stain pebbletech? :(

Ok - I'm been reading info on your site to help with my recurrent green algae. I've come to the conclusion (for starters) that my CYA level continues to be too high because I am using trichlor tablets and shock. Do I understand correctly that I need to replace these chemcials with bleach? Does...

I have had my pool for 8 going on 9 years and have had no issues. In the last 6 months, I have had green algae over and over and over. :grrrr: Leaves don't sit in my pool, I maintain my chemcials and I have shocked more in the last 6 months than since I've owned the pool. The pool store has no...

How do I know if there is copper in my pool? Thanks! :scratch: