Anyone here ever have an above ground pool? Chemical confusion!

The first time that happened to us it was so scary but no biggie really. Once you get the levels right it will go back to normal in one day.

Last Edited by Stella Vanella on 06/25/2021 10:14 AM

yeah its some kind of polymer that basically makes small particles clump together so that they are big enough to get filtered out..hence clearer water. Not sure how long you should stay out of the water once putting that in. I wouldn't use it unless your water is very cloudy. OR..just pay a pool service like we do...maybe 50 bucks a month more than DIY and we don't have to worry about it. They vaccuum..brush..add chemicals ..backflush..etc..twice a year they break down the filter..clean it and reline with DE. Not a huge fan of the cartridge filters..they are ok but I prefer the older DE technology

I don't know what's funnier..
That you'd ask a board full of retarded trash for advice, or that having an above ground pool fits very well with retard trash.

hey op..no offense but you sound like a dick

She just wants to make sure she isn’t overbuying stuff for it. Nothing wrong with that. Even the wealthy make sure they are getting good deals and not wasting money.

I would not worry about Calcium harndess in an above ground. Calcium levels can screw up tile grout in inground pools because the water will leach calcium out of the grout.

You need to focus on 2 things.
You should get the HTH 6-1 strips. They are pretty much listed in order of importance.

cyanauric acid is last...my understand is the level of that impacts your levels of PH.

PH is the key if you have chlorine problems.

Dip the HTH stick in the water for 10 seconds. give it 10 seconds or so and read it.

Your PH needs to be in the middle range.

If PH is off, then sunlight will eat chlorine. But if your test strip shows you are in the middle range, then just shock your pool and get your chlorine levels up.

Use the strips and focus on getting Chlorine and PH in the middle range. Unless any of the other measures are extremely off from the correct color, I would not worry about them.

I grew up with above ground pools at my Dad's and have had an inground for 20 years.

It’s a learning curve.

Probably jealous that someone has a pool and he doesn’t.

Don't fill your pool with well water... too many metals and your water will turn green. Might also burn up your well pump.

We get our pool water trucked in every year, costs us about $200 but it's worth it. Topping off with well water is ok but do not use it to fill your pool!

Happy swimming! Our pool has been open month but it's been so cool here, we've only had one good pool day so far. And I fought like hell to find chlorine... oh the irony

Last Edited by StellaBlue on 06/25/2021 10:40 AM

Its simple. One gallon of chlorine and 2-3 oz of acid. Both at any place they sell pool supplies. The chlorine kills the algae etc, the acid acts like sunscreen for the chlorine. Chlorine is impossible to find but they selling a "shock" liquid. Get it and use the same mixture. Don't swim for a HR or so and run your pump often. Also, brushing the sides helps but be careful you don't tear! I have...&$#$%-'

Yep same way