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@JJ_Tex...+1. Regardless of which method is used, always check the condition of the sock or whatever implement you are using to contain the granules to avoid a rupture and be careful not to overload them.

Both methods are listed in the ABC's article in Pool School. Regardless of which one is chosen, or whether a combination of both are used, my recommendation is to not put all your eggs in one basket. IOW, if you have to add a lot of stabilizer and need to do it quickly, it is preferable to use...

Yeah, the sock in the skimmer can burst. Never happened to me but certainly possible. The same can happen with the "carrot & stick" method. Either the sock or whatever is used to contain the granules can rupture or it can somehow become dislodged resulting in undissolved granules on the pool...

I've added stabilizer granules using an old athletic sock (make sure there are no large holes in it) in the skimmer. I've never noticed any granules on the pool floor. Granules will dissolve faster in warmer water. If you're adding it now (early Jan), it will likely take several days. If you...

Two quick things to rule out before calling for service... 1) Did any part of the heater get wet recently? With all the rain that much of the country has had, this could be a possibility. It's happened to me on occasion, especially during wind-driven heavy downpours even with top of heater...

Home Depot has their HDX 10% liquid chlorine in a 3-bottle pack. Just be sure to check the dates on the box (they are in Julian format). Word seems to have gotten out as I am noticing faster turnover vs. previous years, especially since Clorox diluted their chlorine from 8.25% back to 6% a...

Another vote for a standard TV. Ours is wall-mounted under a solid patio cover well out of the way of weather exposure. Going on 5 years now. I was advised to go this route by a professional A/V guy. I would have to go through about 8-10 comparable standard TVs to equal the cost of a...

I have 2 gas grills under a patio cover that appears to be about the same height as yours - only difference is that patio cover ceiling is made of wood and not vinyl. Still, I think you should be OK. After several years, I've never had an incident, but I do keep an eye on the grills when they...

85 heater-assisted degrees plus an unusually sunny and warm May (typically our wettest month of the year).

Welcome to TFP!

It definitely does seem that way. But there is hope! Another company, unrelated to bleach, tried a similar approach and it finally caught up with them: Gillette, Bleeding Market Share, Cuts Prices of Razors. The same thing could happen to Clorox if enough of us fight back by considering other...

You and I must have went to the same school because whenever I see some new marketing jargon emblazoned on a product or a change in the packaging, I go straight for the label. Marketing jargon such as "Now with CLOROMAX Technology" is designed to catch and divert your attention. I'm...

Lowe's and Home Depot also carry liquid chlorine (bleach with at least 10% concentration of sodium hypochlorite). Will check next time I go there. My concern with buying this product at either store is that it usually sits outside in the garden and patio area. While it is usually kept out of...

Might be time to consider converting to a SWG pool.

I've noticed the same thing. Went to Costco recently and all they had was this "new" Clorox with "Cloromax Technology". Sam's is beginning to stock it too. Looks like the warehouse clubs have no choice as it appears to be all Clorox's doing. The Clorox web site no longer lists the...

Welcome to TFP! For the CYA, I would use the Clorox Pool and Spa Stabilizer - this is what I use when I need to increase CYA. It consists of 100% cyanuric acid and this is exactly what you want for increasing CYA. The Natural Chemistry product contains additives that are not necessary. Stick...

Re: Official 2017 BBQ, Smoking, Grilling, Baking and Beer thread Thanks for the info. BTW, here is a link to the Grill Toppers that look like...

Welcome to TFP! Yes, if your pool is currently in good shape, it should be relatively easy to maintain. The answers to your Q's can be found here: ABC's of Pool Water Chemistry, Chlorine CYA Chart, Water Balance for SWCGs, Determine Pump Run Time. If you need any clarification on the info in...

Richard and I are essentially saying the same thing. Since I have it written up, I'll post - if nothing else, it is validation that our recommendations are consistent. Make sure pH is between 7.2 and 7.8. Adjust if needed. Add 3 ppm chlorine (using liquid bleach) to the water and maintain at...

Re: Official 2017 BBQ, Smoking, Grilling, Baking and Beer thread JoyfulNoise: That salmon https://www.troublefreepool.com/threads/132037-***Official-2017-BBQ-Smoking-Grilling-Cooking-Baking-thread***?p=1233294&viewfull=1#post1233294 looks fantastic! I enjoy salmon with "citrus-y" notes. My...

Saw this article this morning: http://www.foxnews.com/lifestyle/2017/05/25/public-pools-are-swimming-with-infections-everything-can-contract.html. Add it to the pile of reasons why it is increasingly unlikely that I will go to a public pool or water park. There is a statement near the end of...

Since the pilot lights, gas is getting to that point. Given that the burner is next in line in the gas flow, odds are good that is where the problem lies. It could be as simple as an obstruction in the burner tube - very likely if it has not been used for 6 years. Spiders and mud daubers love to...

I have taken partially-used trichlor pucks out of a floater, thoroughly air-dried them in the sun, and placed them back in the container with the other pucks without any incident. I do this because I strictly manage CYA levels and I don't want to have the CYA needlessly creep up by keeping the...

For those of you doing your taxes for tax year 2016, I thought I would post a listing from the IRS web site showing Troublefreepool as an organization eligible to to receive tax-deductible charitable contributions: If you would rather link directly to the IRS web page, here is the (long)...

It sounds like you have metals in the water. Water that turns a clear green soon after adding chlorine is a good indication. When you have iron in the water, you need to use sequestrant to bind to the iron and prevent it from depositing as stains. Unfortunately, sequestrant breaks down over...

I understand that what you witnessed to your neighbor's house is very difficult to get over. However, to help put your mind at ease, consider the big picture of how many houses/buildings around the world have natural gas appliances (furnaces, cooktops, ovens, etc.). If natural gas were that...

Divin Dave: I wanted to pass along a note of thanks for your time and the contributions you made as a moderator. As a former moderator, I have first-hand knowledge of the commitment involved and everyone who signs up for this deserves thanks and respect. I also understand that real-life...

A little late to this party, and it already seems that nire878 purchased a cleaner. For anyone else facing a similar situation, here's my $0.02... My pool has two ledges - a small one in the deep end that is about 4' long, about 18" wide, and about 18" or so below the surface. The second (and...

A quick update on this...I have made two separate purchases of liquid bleach since I started this thread a few weeks ago. The subsequent purchases were from the same warehouse club - one at the same location and the other at a different location. No age verification at either store (thankfully!).