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Ok, so we have a pair of ducks that have been returning every few days to our pool. I scared them off initially, but they have gotten smart. They now come early in the morning and leave before we wake. I dont know how to stop them from coming back. We tried floaties, but that doesnt scare...

Hi , So my pool contractor will be closing my pool next week. I asked him if there is anything I need to do before he closes it (ie. adjust chemicals), but he said there is nothing I need to do. However, Im wondering if I should dump some extra chlorine to better prevent algae during the...

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So I'm looking to purchase a safety cover for the winter. The salesman says a GLI Promesh with 5 by 5 squares will do the trick. However, my pool contractor says this is not sturdy enough and recommends a cover with 3 by 3 squares , which has more tension but also more expensive. Also the 3 by...

I do notice small chunks of powder and I try to dissolve . That is probably the culprit. No don't have the stir stick. Water is crystal clear. However, I feel like I'm using a lot of daily chlorine, so I'm thinking I have a bit of algae.

So I have a Talyor 2005 C testing kit. I also purchased the FAS-DPD separately. When I test for CC, after the solution turns colorless, about half a minute later it turns faintly pink again. Just did the test today, using an 0.5 multiplier volume , and after 3 drops it still turned slightly...

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I use Taylor 2005C . When I tested alkalinity it was 80. Is this level ok? It's on the low end of Taylor recommendation. Also, my Calcium hardness is above range according to Taylor.

FC 4.05 TC 4.05 pH 7.6 Alkalinity 94 Adjusted Alkalinity 81 Calcium Hardness 273 CYA 44 Phosphate 129 So , my pool store recommends my Alkalinity between 100-120. Other sources, have a similar recommended range. However, according to TFP my level is...

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So, this is my 4th dead mouse in the pool. Not sure what I can do to prevent if anything. Also, should I be shocking the pool each time?

Is it normal that my chlorine drops from 5ppm to 1 ppm everyone 24 hours. We only have 2-3 bathers for about an hour. We do get a lot of sunshine however. Does alkalinity affect chlorine? Last time I checked it was about 85. Im using about 2.5 chlorine jugs (3.6L 10.8% chlorine ) per week...

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Hello, We recently got an inground pool and cabana with a outside shower. My wife is showering my kids after each night swim. After each shower, rinsed shampoo and conditioner is being run off into the pool. Is this going to be detrimental to the pool chemistry? I believe it will be using...

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no copper algaecides added. I have added A. calcium hypochlorite and B. sodium dicloro-s-triazine-trione , sodium persulfate and aluminum sulfate type shocks before. No iron stains on my fixtures either

yes pool store. so should i be measuring myself? Also, their test detected minerals. 0.2 ppm of copper and 0.1 ppm of iron. And they recommended a product to remove them , as they can stain my liner. Is this a concern? Should I use it?

So during my last few water tests , my phosphates have been slowly climbing over the past month. My recent reading was 300ppb about 1.5 weeks ago. However, my test today show 67ppb. Is this possible? We have had a lot of rain, not sure if this affects phosphates. I thought the only way to...

So, I have bought sodium hypochlorite 10.8%. This is just chlorine correct? No calcium I believe.

Hi, I have an inline chlorinator with Trichlor pucks. I'm afraid of running all the time for the duration of summer as I don't want to have excessive CYA levels and thus have to drain the pool. What is the best way for me to chlorinate? Liquid chlorine? Also, can I switch up my chlorinator...

Also, can I just purchase taylor k 2005c and taylor fas-dpd 2oz refill kit? Wouldnt this combo be identical to taylor k 2006C?

Ok , great that is very helpful. I noticed that this kit doesnt test phosphates. How do you test for that?

Hi , this is hard to find in Ontario. However, I found someone online looking to sell new for $200 CAD. Any suggestions on what I should look for to make sure its legit? Thanks

Thanks everyone. How about if my combined chlorine gets high. Should I shock it then? And what is considered high for CC?

Hi, Im wondering is it recommended to shock the pool weekly? biweekly? This would be in addition to shocking whenever combined chlorine is high, heavy rainfall and/or high pool loads. Any suggestions? Also, is all pool shock created equal? My store gave me powder shock. Thank you

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Thank you. I read ideally the pool water should be filtered 3 - 4 times per day. Therefore, I thought if I had it a certain flow rate say 25 GPM , my pool water would have turned over 3 times per day. Does this sound right?

Hi , Im wondering what my optimal settings would be for my variable speed pump. Currently I have it on at 1900 RPM 24 hours a day. This is producing a flow rate of 24 GPM (as per Intellicenter readings). Want to know what is optimal and most cost effective setting.

Hi, new pool owner. I would like to buy a testing kit. Any recommendations? Im in Ontario. Also, I believe Pentair has a device to digitally monitor your chemicals. Is this worth it?