So add some and retest it.
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Originally posted by CaptainDave View PostI agree with the comments above on purchasing a test kit and double checking PH level.
I would also recommend purchasing one of those floating chlorine dispensers. Throw a few tablets in there every couple weeks as they dissolve. This actually helps more than you would think.
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Originally posted by mikeyb_23 View PostBuy a saltwater system, add it to your pump, throw in some pool salt and be done with chlorine. We have one on our above ground pool, so much easier.
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Originally posted by Take Dead Aim View PostSaltwater pools still have chlorine. It just reduces the amount. Every pool should have some chlorine to stay sanitary.
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Originally posted by Take Dead Aim View PostSaltwater pools still have chlorine. It just reduces the amount. Every pool should have some chlorine to stay sanitary.
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Chlorine in a salt system is the same as chlorine pool. Ozonated systems have lower chlorine.
Follow the SLAM method found at troublefreepool as mentioned previously.
Basically shock your pool using liquid chlorine found at lowes. The chlorine reading needs to be set based on the table, depends on cya.
Keep it at that level for days running pump and cleaning filters as needed.
Then reduce down to normal levels.
My guess is that you are fighting growth and its decimating your chlorine instantly. You need to truly shock it.
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Originally posted by JTCowpoke View PostThe salt chlorine generator produces the chlorine from the salt (NaCl sodium chloride) . Then after a time the sodium and chlorine join back together reforming the salt.
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OP, lots of advice out there. One more coming from me. When I first moved in to this house/pool, I would follow the routine of checking the water, chlorine, PH, blah, blah, blah. Then, I came up with my own tests, my eyes. I tell people that one test is if the water is crystal clear and the other is if my eyes hurt while I'm in it. That is all I use, chlorine, nothing else. The few times I brought my water for testing at Leslie's, they'll tell me it on the high side of chlorine but no other problem. My next door neighbor is always testing his and adding various chemicals. Every once in a while he has to drain his pool, maybe 2-3 years. Same with my FIL, who thinks he is an expert with pool water but had to drain his last summer. Don't overthink it. When you get your pool right, just use chlorine.
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Originally posted by Cajun Blake View PostIt’s been my experience that strips are to inconsistent. Spend $20 on a pool testing kit like this one https://www.poolweb.com/basic-5-test-kit
I’ve had mine for over 5 years and it’s very reliable
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Originally posted by Take Dead Aim View PostMy point is there still is chlorine. Have no idea on an above ground pool but in ground and salt dont go well together. Salt is rough on everything it touches including tile, stone, equipment, plants etc. It definitely has its advantages but it has bunch of negatives. I recommend a chlorine pool with Ozone and UV filter. Reduces the chlorine while not having to use salt.
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