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How man hours a day should the pump be run? When do most people run the pump am or pm? Electricity is cheaper in the pm but I was just wondering what the though process was?

Well after reading Pool School, a few times, it makes sense on what your stating. I do thank you for that. It does appear that the BBB method is the simplest method to avoid problems with an increase in the CYA and it's much cheaper to boot :cheers: Understanding the chemical process is...

Thx for all the replys. Very interesting.

I know there are some open ended variables to consider here but what kind of costs are people running up during the season on the BBB method. I suspect I'm going to go through quite a few gallons of bleach and such. I am looking for a rough idea here. 1) ~ annual cost of supplies. 2) ~cost for...

I am new to this site and new to an IG pool. Installed last year. I have been an AG pool owner for many years and basically used the BBB method (I do use more chlorine tabs in filter than actual bleach though). The IG pool is 14 x 28 with a vinyl liner ~14,000 gal. Gas heated, with a cartridge...