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So we opened the pool and because they pump broke we ended up with algae. I have been shocking for 3 days and looks clear :) What should the borate be at? Also my Ph went up to 8.2 will this come down. here are my numbers this morning FC 14 CC 1.5 TA 50 borate 15 PH 8.2 CYA 50 Not sure if...

I opened pool and balanced attempted to balanced Chlorine with Bleach method and now have FC 7 CYA 50 TA 90 PH 7.5 Should I leave this alone now????

I made sure my chemicals are right. I did read the closing of the above ground pool but I see people talking about blowing out the lines is the for in ground pools and did not see that in closing of the pools section for above ground pools???? Do I remove the skimmer from the wall fully or...

At the end of my rope with this pool for 4-5 weeks of this now. I have kept this pool at slam shock level and its fine but as soon as it drops to level of 10 algae begins to grow back. Now I have slammed this pool for 2 weeks now begin to let the levels drop and this morning here are my results...

So before I take any advice from outside parties I am asking here. Outside advice = trouble. So turning on my filter is still blowing dirt in my pool. The same dirt it seems like that I am vac everyday. Someone told me to take the multiport valve off to see if the spider basket was out of...

Last week a major storm rolled in and I ended up with twigs and leaves and you name in if it was on the ground in ended up in the pool. Since then I have had nothing but issues clearing up the pool. I finally got rid of the slight algae I did have last week from it, cleared the filter of all the...

Using BBB method and going on vacation for a week....Any advice on leaving the pool and returning to a crystal clear pool and not a green pool. I am worried my chemicals will be thrown off in a week and I will come back to a mess. I am new to all this and have great success with all the info on...

All my chemicals have been right on. I noticed a white film yesterday laying on top of the pool figure I would skim it today and nope its not coming off with skimming so what could this be and how do I get rid of it? Now the kids did use the pool last weekend and I thought maybe sun tan lotion...

Looking for any DYI advice on installing a volley ball net on a 21 ft round above ground pool with the white fencing around it??? We were thinking the PVC but now there is no space to come thru with the net to the pvc pipe any other ideas or suggestions

My filter trap is not holding water. Every time I have to start up the filter I have to open the trap and let water in to start the filter anyone know why??? Now this morning the o ring broke and water is everywhere and I was rushing out to buy a new o ring...not a good pool morning. Am I doing...

Just want to make sure I am right with this calculator since I am new. I have read all the boards and the pool school but just in case. Here are my results before adding the chemicals the calculator states FC 0.5 PH 7.5 CA 75 TA 70 -----so I need to add all this baking soda???? CYA 10 -

we just started our new filter today and after starting it the pressure is reading 10 is this correct??? the book says at 7 it needs to be cleaned so I am confused? I am new at this and not sure please help Tammy

I am a first time above ground pool owner. My 21x52 is being installed and almost ready to be filled. After being filled and reading all these forums I am so confused on the chemicals. Everyone has an opinion on what chemicals to use, what not to use! I am definitely in need of the easy way...