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Last year I didn't open the pool and open late this year. Pool was very green when I opened. We did some clean-up and I shocked couple of times and FC level to 12 that helped to make it little better but seems like a long way to go. Overnight the FC drops from 12 to 2. These are my numbers PH =...

Here is my current chemical levels: FC 4 AKL 55 PH 6.8 CYA: 0 Water is almost clear after shocking and cleaning for last few days. My initial Ph value was almost 7.8 to 8.0 and Akl was 65 last week. Not sure why it came down. I just added some baking soda (5lb) to increase the AKL. Also...

My pump isn't working and tried the capacitor option, no luck. Any suggestion on good motor or should I replace the complete set including the housing. Please suggest. Also, any recommendation on who do the good job, pool store or electrician? I currently have 1hp, pinnacle / centurion pump...

I am preparing pool for closing and I shocked the pool but my TA and PH are high and can't get to low. Need help with it. FC 18 (It was 23 after shock and reduced by 5ppm in 24hrs, I used BBB method.) CC 0 TA 115 PH 8.2 CH 110 I added Dry Acid 3lbs by mixing it in water to the pool. Ph came...

I am preparing pool for closing and I shocked the pool but my TA and PH are high and can't get to low. Need help with it. FC 18 (It was 23 after shock and reduced by 5ppm in 24hrs, I used BBB method.) CC 0 TA 115 PH 8.2 CH 110 I added Dry Acid 3lbs by mixing it in water to the pool. Ph came...

Here is my current reading. What is the order in which I should address first CYA or FC or Ph or TA FC: 0.5 TA: 75 CYA: 0 Ph: 7.2 CH:100 Things I currently have at home: 1. Chlorine tablets 10 or 15 from last year 2. Few pounds of di-clor from (Lesile Chlor Brite) 3. Baking soda 3 bags (13lbs...

Hi, I am newbie and just had liner replaced. I have also ordered refill to testkit thru TFT. Now we are refilling the empty pool with tap water via hose. It will probably be filled by Friday to start the sand filter. Question: 1. What do I need to prep and have ready from chemical balancing...

Hi I am new to the forum and I love the BBB concept. I read the basics. My chlorinator is currently broke (plastic near connector is broke), should I replace it with a new chlorinator (~$100 in Lesiles). I have about half bucket of chlorine tablets that I had bought last year. Please advise...

I am having my pool liner replaced with scheduled appointment on July 12 week. They will flush out the water and I have to replace water with public tap water after liner replacement. Currently my pool is green, lot of algae and I see bugs and things moving around the pool since pool has not...

Split fromhttp://www.troublefreepool.com/vaca ... 24219.html to give you your own thread. Butterfly I have similar situation but little worse. I am having my pool liner replaced with scheduled appointment on July 12 week. They will flush out the water and have to replace water with public...

Hi, I have a Vinyl inground pool (size 20x40, 33,000 gallon) and had not opened last year since we were out of town. Now that I opened it, I see the pool water is green. I went to local Leslies pool store and got water checked. Here is the result: Ph: 7.5 Chlorine (DPD Test): 1.2 Alk: 100 I...