Pool Help

[PotenzaSub]

Shocked my pool like crazy two weeks ago to get rid of major algae problem. Water is sparkling clear now, but the chlorine level is through the roof. How do I get it back down to normal?

I now someone on here works with pools (can't remeber who though).

[Drftpretty]

uhhh talk to poolmike lol

[jc8889]

You would probably have to drain a % of the water and replace it. That makes sense to me, its kinda like dealing with a saltwater fishtank. Maybe there is a neutralizer you could purchase to even things out.

[dancemf666]

talk to poolmike lol

[S4toSTI]

Pool mike is the man for this job since its his biz.

[Honduh]

don't shock it for awhile, or add sticks, and keep a close eye on your chlorine level.

if it stays up real high for awhile its in a chlorine lock and to break that you acutally need to shock it.

[SexyDSM95]

Invite a bunch of fat chicks over (like me and Susie) and have all of you go swimming with your eyes wide open and do lots of cannon balls.

[den9]

just worry about it next year, close it up

[poolmike]

After the rain tonite, all should be well with your chlorine levels.

Basic pool chemistry...

Always check and adjust Total Alkalinity first: 90-120ppm
Next, adjust pH: 7.4-7-8
Then adjust your chlorine: 1.0-2.5ppm

If that fails and algae continues to grow, get a jackhammer and a bulldozer and fill that f'r full of dirt, cause you shouldn't own a pool

[Dave]

put koi in it!

[Buster]

I hope susie never sees this thread!

[doug]

Seriously.. just close it.. it's September 29th.

[PotenzaSub]

^ But, I wanna use it in the fall/winter. It's heated so it won't matter

[S4toSTI]

Originally Posted by PotenzaSub

^ But, I wanna use it in the fall/winter. It's heated so it won't matter

Hmm can't things still go wrong?

[Snoozie]

Originally Posted by SexyDSM95

Invite a bunch of fat chicks over (like me and Susie) and have all of you go swimming with your eyes wide open and do lots of cannon balls.

Oh yeah, me and Sandra can clear that thing out in a second with our fat asses!

[ToyotaTat]

Originally Posted by doug

Seriously.. just close it.. it's September 29th.

unless there's a hottub

[poolmike]

If the pool is outside in the northeast, it MUST be winterized. Pool heaters are not designed to operate in temperatures less than 40 degrees ambient temperature or less than 50 degrees water temp. It has been attempted, but rarely with success. I make lots of money repairing freeze damage for those folks who insist on trying....

[doug]

^That's why I said it's September 29th, and you should winterize :P

[PotenzaSub]

Originally Posted by poolmike

If the pool is outside in the northeast, it MUST be winterized. Pool heaters are not designed to operate in temperatures less than 40 degrees ambient temperature or less than 50 degrees water temp. It has been attempted, but rarely with success. I make lots of money repairing freeze damage for those folks who insist on trying....

I did it last year. worked fine. I was taking dips in my hot tub when it was like 20 degrees outside. lol

Originally Posted by poolmike

Always check and adjust Total Alkalinity first: 90-120ppm
Next, adjust pH: 7.4-7-8
Then adjust your chlorine: 1.0-2.5ppm

My test kit only has color indicators for pH and chlorine. Do I have to get another test kit for alkalinity?

And, how would I adjust my chlorine? I need to lessen the amount of chlorine and I don't know how to do that.

[poolmike]

Stop by your local pool supply and get some chlorine neutralizer. Follow the directions on th container