2006-07-06 05:08:26 · 6 answers · asked by brassinpocket1 1 in Games & Recreation ➔ Other - Games & Recreation
Chlorine is used to attack and kill bacteria, algae, and other foreign materials in your pool. For proper or correct disinfection, the free cholorine residual should be maintained at between 1.0 and 1.5 parts per million of water, (ppm). Very sunny days will deplete your chlorine levels very quickly. Invest in a Basic 4 Test Kit, (we bought ours at Home Depot in the garden department), and test once or twice a day, (takes just a minute or two).
ph is the relative measure of acidity versus alkalinity in the pool water. High ph, (too alkaline or over 7.8), will cause loss of chlorine effectiveness. This can cause cloudy water and scale formation on the sides of the pool. Low ph, (too acid or under 7.2), may cause irritation to the eyes, ears, noses, and throats of your swimmers and may result in corrosion of pipes and pool fixtures, as well as deterioration of the filter.
The ph of pool water should be maintained between 7.2 and 7.8 on the ph scale. Now don' t confuse total alkalinity with ph. Total alkalinity can be too high or too low even if the ph is normal. Pool water is the best when the alkalinity level is between 80 and 100 ppm. Keeping it at that level allows the alkalis to help stabilize the ph and allows the chlorine to do its job.
We also use Algaeguard and Clarifyer, both of which can be purchased at Walmart, Target, pool supply places, etc. The most valuable thing you can do for your swimmers and pool is to test your water and treat it accordingly. It really made the past two seasons very enjoyable for us.
Have fun!
2006-07-06 05:39:17 · answer #1 · answered by Map Books 4 U 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We had the same problem a few years ago. I think it was because of so much rain or something like that. I would go to a pool store like the other people said. They can tell you what to do. It may eventually clear up, ours did.
2006-07-06 12:24:44 · answer #2 · answered by DznyGrl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try adding some Muratic Acid. That helped mine out. You should get your water tested at a pool supply place. Out here we have Leslie's Pools. They test the water for free and tell you what you need to add and how much to add. Its worth it.
2006-07-06 12:15:12 · answer #3 · answered by wegerc 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
remove the water and scrub the pool
2006-07-06 12:12:41 · answer #4 · answered by car4423 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would not go swimming for awhile.
2006-07-06 12:12:35 · answer #5 · answered by sk8_girl_011 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
duh, STOP PEEING IN THE WATER!
2006-07-06 12:11:59 · answer #6 · answered by from3ndto3nd 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋