calcium chloride

I'm opening up my pool for the season, and I have all my levels set, except for my calcium hardness. Current CH reading is 180. I've read varying theories on how important this level is. I have a SWG, fiberglass pool (Corinthian 14 - Latham Pool) and an electric heater. PoolMath is telling...

If something is referred to as a COMPOUND, is that just a way of saying it has “other” ingredients in it? Example: 100% Calcium Chloride Compound. If so, will any of the ingredients Snow Joe is now including in their red bag matter? (See photos) Any input regarding a less expensive price for...

In searching for Calcium Hardness solutions, I was unable to find a 100% 50lb calcium chloride product, but I found this today. 50 LB pail from GoVets.com 90-92% pure. There is also a 50 LB bag, so I figured I'd buy the bucket, then refill it with bags. Seems to be a good price ($49 pail/$38...

First post- Need help! Background: As per routine, had pool guy open our 20,000 gallons, outdoor DE pool 10 days ago, added 10 gallons of chlorine. The pool started to clear and algae sunk/ collected at bottom over next 3 days. Added tablets to the chlorinator. Rained continuously 2 days...

New pool owners here! TFP and the pool calculator have been amazing in helping us learn, but there’s one question we still have. We need to add calcium to our pool. 20k gallons plaster. Current level is at 210. We’re working on lowering our TA as well, current level is at 160 (we lowered PH to...