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Pool School Learn the basics of pool maintenance and pool water chemistry to get started maintaining your own pool or hot tub
- PH - Further Reading - Trouble Free Pool
The quote from Taylor's Pool Spa Water Chemistry booklet on the issue of a high FC causing a false high pH reading is as follows: FALSE READINGS: high levels of chlorine (usually > 10 ppm) will quickly and completely convert phenol red into another pH indicator (chlorphenol red) This new indicator is a dark purple when the water's pH is
- Managing pH and Total Alkalinity - Trouble Free Pool
Raising Total Alkalinity The Alkalinity of pool water is raised in several ways, primarily by adding an Alkaline agent Depending on what you use, it will have varying effects on pH This table shows how pH changes when you raise TA by ten ppm Baking soda has a small impact on pH and is the preferred method for increasing TA
- Mustard Algae - Trouble Free Pool
Mustard algae is a particularly persistent kind of algae, that appears to go away when you SLAM the pool normally, only to reappear as soon as you come back down to normal chlorine levels It tends to grow on surfaces at normal chlorine levels, and varies from a true “mustard” yellow to green with hints of yellow It can also grow free floating in the water if the chlorine level is low enough
- Simple Scoop by Pool Day - Trouble Free Pool
Simple Scoop by Pool Day is a community discussion on pool maintenance, tips, and experiences for trouble-free pool ownership
- Black Algae - Trouble Free Pool
Black algae typically afflicts plaster pool surfaces; it is virtually impossible in vinyl or fiberglass pools due to the smooth surface that prevent the roots from embedding themselves It usually appears on the pool surface as isolated black spots, dark circular patterns, or blotchy black patches A few samples are shown below
- CYA - Further Reading - Trouble Free Pool
The pool industry gets this concept wrong when they state that a 1-3ppm Free Chlorine is all you need THAT IS WRONG! Your Free Chlorine level is determined by your CYA level
- Heater Bypass - Further Reading - Trouble Free Pool
Learn about heater bypass systems for pools, including installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting tips to optimize your pool's heating efficiency
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