For my science assignment, I am doing an experiment where I have to test pool water. I need to know the chemicals (or whatever) you add to test the pH, acid, chlorine (etc.). the drops and tablets… please help!

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one of those pool test kits if you don't know what i'm going on about.

What chemicals are used when you test pool water?

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My was put in this may 06 –three new cells later it is still not working. any information

I've got a friend that has one and he says they are alot less problem to take care of and cost alot less to buy the products for even though the unit is more expensive. he hasn't had any problems! he really likes the water quality and chlorine doesn't burn your eyes.

Anybody having problems with a BioGuard salt water swimming pool unit.?

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the public pool will open soon and i always go every year with my husband but can i go swiming at 36 weeks or will the chlorine be bad for me or the baby?

It won't be bad at all. Swimming, or just standing in deep water will help take some of the pressure off your pelvis.

It's actually very recommended… just make sure you don't drink the whole pool of water .

swimming is very good for pregnant women. it helps with pack pain, pelvic pain and it also relaxes your muscles. have fun.

No you can swim as long as it is comfortable for you, and most women find it extremely comfortable! The chemicals won't hurt the baby at all because your baby is protected by the mucous plug.

36 weeks pregnant would it be ok to go swiming at a public pool?

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You definetly DO have to chlorinate a private residential pool, otherwise you will very quickly have a swamp rather than a swimming pool. go with the 3″ tabs, they dissolve less quickly so you won’t have to add tabs but about every one to two weeks ( I have some pools on my route that I only have to add once a month). As far as how much to buy, as with everything, the more you buy the more you save. It does not expire so if you have some left at the end of the season, just store until the next.

As far as other tips, the key to keeping a nice pool if preventative maintenance ( as with any investment).I recommend taking one day a week (only an hour or so) and perform maintenance:*clean the water line (with a tile/vinyl cleaner from your local pool store)*Remove large debris from bottom of pool with a leaf rake (large deep net that attaches to the end of telescopic pole)*empty skimmer and pump baskets*vacuum pool*clean filter according to filter type (backwash sand filter, *clean cartridge elements in cartridge filter, and for DE backwash and recharge with DE)*Test chemicals — Test Chlorine and pH weekly, Total Alkalinty biweekly, and Calcium Hardness monthly.

Recommended chemical levels:Chlorine: 1-5 ppmpH: 7.2-7.6Total Alkalinity: 80-120 ppmCalcium Hardness: 200-300 ppm

In addition to chlorine, you will need to purchase other chemicals for balancing, namely Sodium Bicarbonate (for Total Alkalinity), Soda Ash (for pH), and Calcium Chloride( for calcium). If you would ever need to lower the pH, use Muriatic Acid.

You can buy these chemicals at your local pool store. They will most likely try to sell you BioGuard or some other brand of pool chemicals. the ones that I named are what we call bulk chemicals, they come in 50 lb. bags and are much less expensive. They are the exact same thing, you’re just not paying for advertisement. Again they do not go bad, so you can save them for years. Just make sure you store chemicals out of the elements.

I recommend getting yourself a good test kit (the best is made by Taylor). do not use test strips as they are difficult to read and often wrong.

I see that you are in michigan. If you happen to be near the Saginaw/ Bay City area there is a great company there called Cherokee Pools. They have a retail store and also do service if you would ever need any repair work done.( My husband got his start with them years ago and we now own our own business in Myrtle Beach).

If you have any other questions I would be more than happy to answer them.

How much chlorine will I use in my pool?

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Part of the pool appropriate care is understanding what circumstances you must drain your pool. Generally speaking, there is no need to drain a pool, although there are very specific circumstances where drainage is necessary in order to conserve water in your pool healthy for you, your family and your guests.

You should check the levels of chemicals in your swimming pool daily and must adapt to the need to maintain balance purposesyou sweep lateral and low walls every day to dislodge particles which may have settled on surfaces. Brush the particles to lower drain for ground pools and brush the bottom are aboveground pools filtration system.

This will entail it additional chemicals and will be required to return under the control of the temps.Si most chemicals are necessary to control the growth of algae and bacteria, you cannot use your pool until the chemical equilibrium has been restored.

Many owners make the mistake of adding salt to their pool to correct an imbalance chlorine reading.they believe that by adding more salt, they can correct the problem that is not the current error led to the need for emptying cas.Cette and pool alternative in order to establish a just balance salt again as additional salt will throw sodium parts per million balance out of whack. It will remain unbalanced as salt will never be evaporated.

There are very few cases in the pool salt content becomes unbalanced. usually, it is human error as is the case where the owners add more salt when none is needed. In this case, the salt content becomes too high and the pool must be drained and filled to correct the problem.

In other cases, the salt content can drop too low and require more salt to add. This happens usually when the pool has overflowed after heavy rain storm. The overflow recede some salt was originally contained in the water pool, leaving salt parts per million of reading too low. Level can also drop too low so much water is splashed by leisure swimming pool.

More often than otherwise, saltwater pool owners make the mistake of adding salt to the water because the reading of chlorine is disabled too. if cell salt in the pool must be cleaned or serviced, it may affect playback. you have the salt cell examined prior to add more salt to the swimming pool.In doing so, you can save yourself much difficulty and costs in the long term.

Swimming pools may also require draining if playback of total dissolved solvents (TDS) becomes too high. TDS reading measures chemicals that dissolve your pool.they can consist of a variety of foreign substances that contaminate your chemical piscine.Substances water the most common are those that accumulate in water at the time of normal human use. Is lotion for skin, hair, human sweat and sunscreen product residue.

If you use your pool much then TDS levels can increase very quickly.The total volume of the pool itself will also have an impact on the speed with which the TDS level becomes too high.Small ponds that are frequently used will require draining more often than those bulky or rarely used.if you commonly throw parties pool in which your pool gets a fairly heavy training, odds are you must flush your pool a little more often.

Many people think mistakenly TDS level is kept to a minimum by natural evaporation of water of the swimming pool.when water evaporates your pool, you lose only the cleanest water and more pure.Cela means that chemicals and contaminants that collect water from your pool of normal use are still left behind.

Over time, these contaminants accumulate at a level too élevé.La only way to eliminate your pool chemicals is to drain the it and it reloads with water pure nouvelle.La normal, healthy and acceptable range for TDS reading should be much less than 3 000 parts per million.Si playback begins to approach 3 000, you should start planning for the pool drain and start fresh.

You should always consider using the services of a pool drain professional and reload your piscine.Si you standard or saltwater pool, you want the pool and equipment that requires remain in good état.Professionnels pool have a lot of knowledge and experience to help ensure the safety of your pool and prevent damage to the plaster pool tiles and all your equipment pool.

You must also add the quantity recommended algaecide if necessary it may you must shock pool to maintain the levels of chemicals for next week.then take a water sample to your local supply store pool at least every two weeks for analysis and the recommendations that the dealer may have to correct the imbalances mentioned in the analysis also check scales pool loose bolts and tighten to need.

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It’s mid-year, and the school kids are enjoying a two-week holiday. If you’re slaving away at the work desk and would love to go on a sunny vacation somewhere, do consider your stays: are they eco-friendly? Do they adhere to energy-saving practises? Here are six resorts that are guaranteed to provide guilt-free stays!

1. Gayana Eco Resort           

Set against an idyllic backdrop of Gaya Island, this resort has 44 villas set over the clear, pristine waters. Snorkelling and diving enthusiasts will be psyched that Gayana is a coral reef island, home to a vast marine life the resort works to preserve. this resort is dedicated to the Giant Clam Restocking Programme, which boasts a collection of seven out of eight species of the world’s giant clams, and guests can participate in the Reef Regeneration Programme, implemented by the Marine Ecology Research Centre, to replant corals back into the reef.

Add: Gayana Eco Resort, Malohom Bay, Gaya Island, Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. Tel: 08-844 2233, 08-8475 533  Email: reservations@gayana-eco-resort.com Website: gayana-eco-resort.com

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“The Greenest Resort in Malaysia” is located on Pantai Tengah. its unique, green practices include using pineapple skins to neutralise the chlorine effect in the swimming pool and planting their own organic vegetables to save cost. The hotel is also dedicated to reusing their old materials, by recycling unfinished soap from guest rooms as cleaning detergent, building a sewage water treatment to irrigate the plants, and using compost soil from kitchen waste and dried leaves for their gardens.

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This nature-loving resort is set on a sprawling 5,000 acres of land, of which only 1,500 acres is allocated for the development of the golf course, organic farms, and a horticulture nursery. The resort uses minimal chemicals in maintaining its golf course, by using only organic fertilizers. they also hand-weed their green and tee box and landscaping plants. As a socially responsible group, they provide employment opportunities for the natives who live in the surrounding areas. those with a taste for adventure can choose from a variety of outdoor activities such as mountain climbing, jungle trekking and a rainforest walk at the Kalimantan border.  

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i have a 15' x 42" Metal Frame Pool…. right now i'm filling it up with water from the hose…when it's done, i want to know what order should i put my chemicals in. all i know is to adjust the pH first….

Thank You

Probably adjust the pH last. The chlorine or what ever else you put in could change the pH.

In what order should i put my pool chemicals in?

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my chlorine level is very high but my ph and alkanlinity are much below the normal range. my pool water is clear and clean. how do i bring the latter two levels up to where they need to be?

The easiest and fastest way is to take a water sample to where ever you purchase your chemicals. even if they charge you, it's worth it. I wish I had done that when I first got my hot tub.

chlorine is just bleach , next time you put i nthe tablets use less, then test the water for chlorine,
go to walmart , they sell test strip kits for $6 pack of 30,
very easy dip i n water , look at the strip bingo you know what the levels are

you need to add more ph, use recommended dosage based on pool size. check daily, add more if needed. the alk will come up with the ph. if you dont already shock it weekly

How do i balance my pool chemicals?

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urinates in your pool the water will turn dark blue? serious answers only please.

no..cause the chlorine will have already taken care of the pee..chlorine is a disinfectant (bleach)

Thats in a movie, but i cant remember which one.
Probably, i mean, how else would they have peed blue?

That is completely true!

Is it true that you can buy a chemical or tablets that you can put into your swimmng pool so that if someone?

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I need to know how soon I can go in my own pool, we use chlorine every night and we do have visitors that come swimming. How soon after a miscarraige can I use my pool. I do not want infection.

How soon can I go swiming in my cholinated pool after a miscarragie?

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