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    Slippery liner

    Hey guys My pool liner is slippery, which from what I've read it could the start of an algae bloom. I missed a couple of days of adding bleach. The water is still clear though. I changed the filter and doubled my usual bleach dose. I don't have a test kit yet (going to invest in one soon)...
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    Pool is still clear! YES!!!

    I've been putting bleach in the pool everyday for the couple of weeks I've had it up. Nice and clear and no frogs!! I'm so happy I could dance!
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    Pool full....enter frogs! bleh!

    I filled the pool today and while it was filling.....here came a gigantic toad! I immediately turned on the pump, added 11 Oz of bleach and sprayed the perimeter of the pool with vinegar. I pray that I don't have to relive the frog orgy of 2014. Would you recommend I just watch my chlorine...
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    Bleach question

    The bleach I have is a store brand bleach thar says 7.86%. But I see alot of people reference 6% bleach. I will adjust using pool math....but was really just wondering why such a difference in % Even the clorox brand was 7.86% in my store. Maybe it's a regional thing?
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    About to fill big kiddie pool! Eek I'm excited!!

    I posted before about my swamp/pool experience last year. But that was before I found this lovely site. I've got bleach and basic test strips. I'm exchanging my trichlor tabs for cya and a better test kit. I'm going to fill the pool, add about 21 Oz of bleach and watch closely. Hopefully...
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    Cleaning a filter cartridge?

    I have the filter from my pool last year. It was only used for about 3 weeks before my pool turned into a swamp. I pulled it out today and ut doesn't look that bad. I've got it soaking in bleach after rinsing with hot water and brushing the debris out. Do you think I'll be able to reuse in the...
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    Pool is here! Now what?

    My intex 12x30 pool is here. We are setting it up tmrw. I've got chlorine tablets and household bleach. After we fill the pool should I throw in a tablet or just start with bleach? If just bleach, how much? I read the seasonal pool info here but didn't see this listed unless I missed it. Also...
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    Pool Newbie

    Hi all I've been lurking reading up on pool maintenance. I live in hot, humid North Carolina and purchased an intex 15x48 in easy set pool. We got about 2 weeks of lovely swimming before it was taken over by frogs and hundreds of tadpols. Yuck! Not only did it become a disgusting swamp...the...