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Comment on What is immoral? by gorgeoustemptress2

gorgeoustemptress2 — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 10:49:18 +0000

Evidently, according to the bible, it is not immoral to kill your kids for cursing you.

Comment on what can i put in my hair before getting in a swimming pool so it wont damage? by jazzviolin

jazzviolin — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 05:05:37 +0000

Use a swim cap. also, you can use a shampoo that helps remove pool chemicals from your hair.

Comment on Need help with getting started w/ my inground pool? by Uncle Johnny

Uncle Johnny — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:13:33 +0000

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Comment on I can’t correct my green pool problem even after $100’s and numerous water tests. 2 years of this problem. by windancerhil

windancerhil — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 18:00:01 +0000

Such an ongoing problem indicates to me a couple things:
Total dissolved solids level is too high (get pool store to check) or cyanuric acid level is way high.
Or (more likely) the problem is one of filtration. I’d replace the filter cartridge(s) and see what happens. My bet is it will clear right up. You can always add clarifiers, but I don’t recommend them for routine use. Do adjust your pH and chlorine level. High pH and low chlorine aren’t condusive to clear water. E-mail me if you have questions.

Comment on Why are our eyes burning when we get in our Spa? by avasmava

avasmava — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:44:23 +0000

too much chlorine or the water is too hot? maybe the brand of chemicals you are using is one you are allergic to? are you wearing your contacts while in the spa? maybe you are just sensitive with your contacts still in? maybe you aren’t letting your chemicals percolate long enough after treating before getting in?

Comment on I can’t correct my green pool problem even after $100’s and numerous water tests. 2 years of this problem. by sunshine365

sunshine365 — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 12:55:06 +0000

A. A cloudy, green cast to pool water generally indicates the presence of algae growth. Green algae can also grow on your pool’s walls. Algae can bloom within hours to turn a pool into an unsightly mess.

Green water can easily occur as a result of high pH, low chlorine, rainfall, heavy use, poor filtration, or lack of regular shocking and algaecide use. Regardless of what caused the algae, the following are proven steps to rid your pool of algae:

1. Be sure all leaves and debris are removed from the pool.

2. Check and adjust your pH to 7.2 - 7.4 (Chlorine is not active in high pH conditions)

3. Add 11 oz. of Rescue Algaecide per 10,000 gallons of pool water.

4. Shock the pool with the following combination of TurboShock and White Lightnin based upon algae density:

If you can see the bottom in the deep end, use 2# Super Shock & Swim, and 1# White Lightnin’ per 10,000 gals of pool water.

If you can ONLY see the bottom in the shallow and, use 3# Super Shock & Swim, and 2# White Lightnin’ per 10,000 gals of pool water.

If you cannot see the bottom on the shallow end, use 5# Super Shock & Swim, and 2# White Lightnin’ per 10,000 gals of pool water.

If you can see less than 2′ into the water, use 7# Super Shock & Swim, and 2# White Lightnin’ per 10,000 gals of pool water.

Important: For each 2# of Super Shock & Swim, add 1# of pH Decreaser OR 1 pt. of muriatic acid to neutralize the effect of the pH being raised above the recommended level.

Clearing Up

Operate pump and filter continuously. Backwash or clean the filter as indicated by pressure increases. After the “shock” application, the green water should “lighten” significantly within 24 hours and the green cast should be gone within 48 hours. If green cast remains after 48 hours, ANOTHER shock using the formula above is necessary.

The remaining cloudy, “milky” look contains filterable particles. There should be signs of the water “clearing” each day, even though it may take 2-8 days (depending upon the density of the algae growth) for the water to completely clear. You can speed up clearing by adding Ultra Clarifier.

The fastest “clear up” can be achieved by using Fall-Out after the green cast is gone. This liquid chemical will settle-out all the particles to the pool’s floor (overnight) so the pool can be vacuumed “to waste” the next morning.

Your Filter

Your Filter must do the job of removing the “cloudiness” in the water. If the green cast goes away but there is little progress with the clearing of the water, There may be a need to have a professional technician inspect the filter system.

“It Still Won’t Clear!”

If the filter system is performing adequately, but the water still does not clear, bring in a sample of water for a full lab analysis. There could be other factors causing the water not to clear such as phosphates, nitrates, dissolved solids, excessive wastes and chlorine demanding materials.

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Comment on How do I find wholesale pool suppliers? by John C

John C — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 10:33:00 +0000

i would try a google search and look for swimming pool wholesale lots

Comment on What’s a reliable online pool supply company? by TOMMY D

TOMMY D — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 06:17:36 +0000

WATERWAREHOUSE.COM THEY ARE REALLY RELIABLE AND GIVE GREAT DISCOUNTS.BEEN SHOPPIN WITH EM FOR SEVEN YEARS NOW.

Comment on Ik probeer te overtuigen van mijn ouders krijg ik een zwembad dit summer.what zijn de gemiddelde kosten in verband met plassen? by Rob_n_Liz

Rob_n_Liz — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 03:40:21 +0000

Initial cost is the hardest part to overcome. Once you are past that the cost to operate a standard pool (no heater) can be less than $200 per season. If it has a heater then the price goes up quite a bit due to the gas use to keep the water warm.

Comment on why does my swimming pool water get cloudy even thought the chemicals check out ok? by Rail

Rail — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 02:10:18 +0000

Well a couple of things cause pool water to lose that sparkle, one is chemicals out of balance usually the ph but if ph is okay (as you have said) then you may look into water circulation it may be time to clean/backwash your filter if the cloudiness remains you may need to have the total dissolved solids checked, and if they are too high then you would need to drain about half the pool water and replace it with new don’t forget to add Conditioner if you do this because you would be adding chlorine everyday since the Conditioner stabilizes the water to hold the chemicals in place longer.
Sounds more like ph or dirty filter to me.

Oh one other thing that I just thought of is if this occurs right after swimming it may be that your plaster is wearing and this is easy to check just rub your hand on the pool wall and if you come up with white chalky substance on your hand then that’s the culprit…you can either just stay out of the pool to keep it sparkling or pay between $5,000 and $9,000 for plaster job includes chipping out the old tile.