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Thanks guys. I will add some chlorine on each end and stir it around. Will the algae stain the liner ?

My pool was closed in November with a pool temp of around 55 degrees. I brought it close to shock level and just forgot about it. Sometime in December, I drained some off of the top. I have not looked at it since. The pool temp is probably well under 45 degrees right now and I opened the cover...

TY, I added another 8 ppm (that's all the stabilizer I had left)

Hey guys: I am in the process of slamming the pool, my CYA is between 20-30, PH 7.4 and my FC was at 4.0---I was trying to get my pool up to 12 and I must have miscalculated and it is at 20 currently. Should I add some CYA to counteract the chlorine a bit ? Is that enough chlorine to hurt my...

sounds like a plan....I am assuming it is safe to swim if I add all of that ?

filled a tube with pool water up to the line and the rest with the CYA test solution. Shook for 30 seconds. Poured into tube...lowest mark on the tube was 30 with a tiny bit of space after that (about 1/4 inch) . When I filled the entire tube (I could still see dot at 30 but not when the entire...

Interesting, does Pollen look like Algae ? I will do the OCLT for sure tonight. I guess in the past, my pool has looked cloudy before I had to SLAM...and now it is crystal clear so... I

My FC is 4.0 , PH is 7.5 and CYA is 25. Pool is crystal clear. Do I still need to SLAM or can I just brush the isolated Algae spots ?

Thanks for the speedy reply ! I could have swore I read in some old post one of the moderators saying you could swim during SLAM level but not shock level so based on that, I thought there was a difference. It sounds like they are the exact same levels. So if my CYA is 25...how do you...

Hey guys: I have some algae in my pool and want to SLAM but am waiting for some rainy days. My pool is crystal clear but there are spots of Algae. My total chlorine is 4.0 ppm--- and PH is at 7.4 and CYA about 25. What is the different between SLAM and Shock value ? I have read here that you...

An FYI to anyone in the PA area--(or wherever they have a Redners) --they have 12.5% chlorine for 3.50 a gallon or 12 for a case. Not too shabby.

haha....those are the guys that did my pool ! Great initial job on the pool..not so much after.

Great tip. How do you read the date on an individual gallon ? (vs the box it comes in)

Hey guys. I have a tiny bit of Algae to get rid of and am going to slam my pool. Anyone know a good deal on high percentage Chlorine ? I was going to get the pool essentials it at Walmart for 4.63 a gallon just because I am not aware of anywhere else currently with a better deal. My pool is...

Fair enough, but it is the kit that is always recommended on this site and it has right on the container it comes in to check this site for support. Even if you go to the goal range on the pool calculator https://app.poolcalculator.com/ and select troublefreepool.com as the range is says 70 to...

I agree but I was also following the TFPC recommendations that come with the TF-100 test kit, which is distributed by TFP. See my previous post.

Interesting. I very much follow the TFPC levels but it seems there may be some inconsistencies in some of the info. I just pulled those websites up as a quick reference as I didn't have the laminated card from the TF-100 kit handy, but for the most part all of my BBB measurements are obtained...

Here: https://askthepoolguy.com/resources/water-chemistry/ and Here... https://blog.intheswim.com/water-balance-for-vinyl-liner-pools/#:~:text=Alkalinity%3A%20Recommendations%20for%20Alkalinity%20in,will%20probably%20be%20very%20cloudy. " Alkalinity: Recommendations for Alkalinity in a Vinyl...

Yes the pool is still pretty cold. My TA measurements turn RED at 70...so I figured raising it to 90 would be good being the ideal range is between 80-100. I used 5 lbs of baking soda, no chemicals here. :)

Is that too much chlorine to use on a weekly basis ? Measurements as follows: PH 7.4 TA was 70 just increased to 90 today FC: 6 PPM CYA - 40 My pool is crystal clear blue :) Thanks!

Ollies ? What percentage do they carry and how much is it ? I have one near me.

I have about 36 gallons I purchased. I am wondering if that will get me thru the season..

Do you have a link to the rural king sale ?

Thanks brother! I will order a ton :) normally its 5.00 :cool:

No Menards in PA. But we do have Ace hardware. What brand of Chlorine is at Ace Hardware that is 10% ?

Hey guys, I am in PA and my local Walmarts have NO pool essentials bleach (my go to). Where else can I get 10% bleach at a reasonable price quickly ? I want to open pool (temp is at 54) to prevent algae. Weather is going up to 74 and 85 the next few days. I didn't see anything but Clorox at...

How can I add chlorine manually then ? I dont want to open to a green pool.

Hi guys: its getting warmer here in PA and I was just looking under the cover of my pool. Looks pretty clear. I elected to add some chlorine in the shallow and (about 64oz of 10%) swished it around with a leaf net. Is that good enough to elevate the chlorine level and circulate it thru pool or...

Does it look like Mustard Algae to you ? it seems to fit the criteria....

I maintain my pool chemicals using BBB and I have been keeping the Chlorine between 3-6 ppm. My CYA is 40, my TA is 100 and my PH was up around 7.8 and I lowered it to 7.4 with acid. The pool is clear overall but we have had a lot of rain recently and I had to drain some water to avoid...