I came across this site while trying to figure out how to clear up my pool water. I just had an AG pool installed last month and the water is always kind of cloudy. Not overly so, but definitely not the crystal clear that I was expecting. I have had a little Intex 12' x 30" pool with cartridge filter for the last 3 years for my grandchildren and decided to upgrade to a larger pool as they are now getting bigger (7, 5, 3 yrs. old). While the Intex pool is not a "big boy" pool it still required me to maintain proper levels for the pool water. I did this just fine with a simple drop test kit from Home Depot, chlorine tabs, baking soda (when needed), and clarifier/algaecide. I prided myself on how crystal clear the water always was so I like to think that I've got some knowledge or was at least doing something right.
Now, on to my current pool, I had it installed by a local pool company and along with it was the PermaSalt system. When the salesman was talking about it I was a little leery, but thought "what the heck, I'll give it a try." I had no problem with doing what it takes to maintain it the "old fashioned" way, but if it worked then what did I care. Now, for those of you that don't know, the PermaSalt system is a copper ion system. I'm thinking, "what, no chlorine?" Well, after only being a month in and then finding some posts on this site about others with the PermaSalt system, I decided that the trial period is over and I'm going back to what I know. I went out and bought some liquid chlorine (10% sodium hypochlorite), turned off the PermaSalt system, and added the chlorine to the pool. Based off of the label for adding to a new pool, I added one gallon to the pool tonight. I'll check the levels in the morning. By the way, my pH and alkalinity are within spec. Based off of recommendations I have seen on this site, I have ordered the TF-Pro test kit and just need to wait for it to come in so that I can give accurate numbers.
So that's me. I look forward to learning from all the experts here.
Now, on to my current pool, I had it installed by a local pool company and along with it was the PermaSalt system. When the salesman was talking about it I was a little leery, but thought "what the heck, I'll give it a try." I had no problem with doing what it takes to maintain it the "old fashioned" way, but if it worked then what did I care. Now, for those of you that don't know, the PermaSalt system is a copper ion system. I'm thinking, "what, no chlorine?" Well, after only being a month in and then finding some posts on this site about others with the PermaSalt system, I decided that the trial period is over and I'm going back to what I know. I went out and bought some liquid chlorine (10% sodium hypochlorite), turned off the PermaSalt system, and added the chlorine to the pool. Based off of the label for adding to a new pool, I added one gallon to the pool tonight. I'll check the levels in the morning. By the way, my pH and alkalinity are within spec. Based off of recommendations I have seen on this site, I have ordered the TF-Pro test kit and just need to wait for it to come in so that I can give accurate numbers.
So that's me. I look forward to learning from all the experts here.
