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Someone help me with my Pool
Posted on 7/18/19 at 7:53 am
Posted on 7/18/19 at 7:53 am
I bought a house with a pool, so this is my first summer as a pool owner. It has been a lot of trial-and-error, and I feel like if I call my uncle one more time he may send me a bill. During the rain from the tropical storm, the chlorine levels got too low in my pool developed a film of algae on the bottom and sides. I poured a couple of bags of shock and tried to vacuum the film out of the pool oh, and it has slowly gotten a little more clear. But it still has a murkiness to it and I need it in perfect form about tomorrow evening. Is there anything I can do short of putting the dropout chemical and vacuuming it all off of the bottom after it Falls? I have done that once this year oh, but I don't really want to have to go buy another $60 and shock and flocculent if I don't have to
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Posted on 7/18/19 at 8:04 am to 1897
May need to put some algaecide in your pool and make certain pH levels (in addition to chlorine) are well balanced. Even with the presence of chlorine in a pool, algae can form if your pH is too high.
If I were you, I would backwash filter and rinse. Empty skimmer and pool pump baskets. Test chemical levels, and add appropriate products to get balance. Add appropriate amount of algaecide for the volume of your pool. Brush pool walls, floor, steps really good. Add flocc and vacuum whatever drops.
If I were you, I would backwash filter and rinse. Empty skimmer and pool pump baskets. Test chemical levels, and add appropriate products to get balance. Add appropriate amount of algaecide for the volume of your pool. Brush pool walls, floor, steps really good. Add flocc and vacuum whatever drops.
Posted on 7/18/19 at 8:17 am to 1897
1. Bring sample of water to pool store.
2. Pool store will test water.
3. Pool store will give you print out of results and including list of chemicals and amounts needed.
4. Purchase said chemicals if you do not already have.
5. Put chemicals in pool according to directions provided by pool store.
2. Pool store will test water.
3. Pool store will give you print out of results and including list of chemicals and amounts needed.
4. Purchase said chemicals if you do not already have.
5. Put chemicals in pool according to directions provided by pool store.
Posted on 7/18/19 at 8:25 am to WPBTiger
Appreciate both responses. I have a test kit, but I'm color blind, so.... 
I think I'll just get a sample tested at the pool store today, and then go to the bank and withdraw a few crisp 100 dollar bills, then go put those in the skimmer.. then I'll just brush the sides in the Louisiana heat until I feel like I'm about to die, while the wife and kids float aimlessly around on Unicorns and flamingos
So this is pool ownership
I think I'll just get a sample tested at the pool store today, and then go to the bank and withdraw a few crisp 100 dollar bills, then go put those in the skimmer.. then I'll just brush the sides in the Louisiana heat until I feel like I'm about to die, while the wife and kids float aimlessly around on Unicorns and flamingos
So this is pool ownership
Posted on 7/18/19 at 8:28 am to 1897
quote:
I think I'll just get a sample tested at the pool store today,
I had a pool for 8 years when I lived in Florida. This is by far the easiest way to take care of it, short of paying someone to do it.
Posted on 7/18/19 at 8:29 am to 1897
Get it tested, add the correct treatment which will probably mean shocking it as well. You’ll probably have a lot of sediment on the bottom and free floating sediment. You’ll also need to get flocculant for the pool. It helps make all the sediment settle to the bottom so you can vacuum it out. You must flush the the pump first. Also check your sand filter. If it feels gritty it’s still good. Smooth you need to change it.
Posted on 7/18/19 at 9:11 am to 1897
troublefreepool.com has all your answers.
Posted on 7/18/19 at 9:22 am to 1897
quote:SAME
. I have a test kit, but I'm color blind, so...
Posted on 7/18/19 at 9:47 am to 1897
Keeping your filters clean is the number one factor in keeping a pool clear. Oh is second and chlorine is third.
What kind of filters do you have?
It is a saltwater pool?
Be careful with algecides, many contain copper which can really mess up your pool clarity
What kind of filters do you have?
It is a saltwater pool?
Be careful with algecides, many contain copper which can really mess up your pool clarity
Posted on 7/18/19 at 9:48 am to Baers Foot
quote:
put some algaecide in your pool
This and brush everything and add some drop out. Vacuum out tomorrow morning and it should be all clear.
Posted on 7/18/19 at 9:56 am to fishfighter
Skip the pool store.
Get the chlorox pool app.
Purchase chlorox pool strips
Take measurement with strip
App tells you what to buy
You can even order it online to your door
Done.
Get the chlorox pool app.
Purchase chlorox pool strips
Take measurement with strip
App tells you what to buy
You can even order it online to your door
Done.
Posted on 7/18/19 at 10:14 am to dltigers3
I have a sand filter.. chlorine pool.
Posted on 7/18/19 at 11:05 am to 1897
Follow the trouble free pool SLAM procedure. The big thing is doing the overnight chlorine loss test. If you don't keep your chlorine levels at SLAM levels for long enough, you will be right back where you started very soon.
Posted on 7/18/19 at 11:06 am to 1897
quote:
I have a sand filter.. chlorine pool.
same. forget the stupid pool store nonsense and the 300 chemicals they will try to get you hooked on. you want your water sparkling?
* go to troublefreepool and read beginners FAQ
* stop using tabs (if you are currently using them)
* get CYA level (kit is around $50 online)
* baking soda will generally get your PH on lock
* $1.77 6% liquid cleaning bleach from walmart (or home depot has some 10% for about $1 more i believe). buy 10-20 gallons (green bottle)
quit putting all that other shite into your water. liquid bleach dumped in will immediately go to work and saturate the entire pool.
keep brushing & vacuuming and be patient & let the bleach take care of all your problems.
you wont kill algae overnight unfortunately; its going to take some time. troublefreepool has a calculator to get the exact amount of bleach you need and when you can pass a OCLT (overnight chlorine loss test) you're done.
make sure you are brushing EVERYTHING under the waterline like around the pool light housing and under steps so you don't miss any algae.
Posted on 7/18/19 at 11:07 am to cajuns td
quote:
Follow the trouble free pool SLAM procedure. The big thing is doing the overnight chlorine loss test. If you don't keep your chlorine levels at SLAM levels for long enough, you will be right back where you started very soon.
this guy fricks
Posted on 7/18/19 at 11:10 am to CAD703X
The Clorox test strips say I need to add 30lbs of calcium hardness increase, 31 oz. Of ph reducer and some metal scale control.. is that normal? 30lbs?!!
Posted on 7/18/19 at 11:13 am to CAD703X
quote:
stop using tabs
this x1000. If you insist on using them get the ones without stabilizer. The pool store sold me on that, but what they forget to tell you is that your CYA will steadily increase too which means you have to keep your chlorine level higher than normal for a clean pool. I'm still waiting for my CYA to come down
Posted on 7/18/19 at 11:16 am to 1897
quote:
The Clorox test strips say I need to add 30lbs of calcium hardness increase, 31 oz. Of ph reducer and some metal scale control.. is that normal? 30lbs?!!
Its possible. Your calcium could just be really low which happens overtime. Likely the last owner wasnt keeping up with the water. I buy it on amazon in 25 lb buckets. It lasts me around a year or so. Go to troublefreepool.com and enter the numbers in their free calculator. It'll confirm
forget the metal scale control. Thats just snake oil. pH reducer is also known as muriatic acid. Add as needed to bring your pH down. TFP calculator will tell you exact amount.
This post was edited on 7/18/19 at 11:18 am
Posted on 7/18/19 at 11:18 am to cajuns td
Can you add flocculant during the day or must that be done right before dark? Also does it completely neutralize your water where you'll have to add a lot more shock after everything falls to the bottom?
Posted on 7/18/19 at 11:21 am to 1897
quote:
flocculant
Some may disagree, but its not really needed.
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