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Need help with chemicals used in above ground pool!?

Couple days ago, I installed small above ground pool ( 10 feet in diametar), which holds about 1200 Gallons of water. I went to the speciallized store for pools and ask them what checimals I should use. They told me to use only “Poolife” Rapid Schock, schock treatment. Couple hours after I put Rapid Schock into my pool I checked with test strip and got following results:

FCl (free chlorine bromine) – 0 ppm, (1-3 is normal for chlorine and 3-6 for bromine).
Alk(alkanity)- 80-120 ppm, (which is ok)
pH- 8.4, normal is 7.2 – 7.6
There is a following note next to the pH chart: “8.4 indicates excesive sanitizer”.

I’m really confused and do not know what to do? Please help!!!

i own a pool company.first of all lose the test strips,they are worthless.you need a test kit.on test kit chlorine should read 3.0 and ph should read 7.2 to 7.8 need more help0 e mail me at jldailey2000@yahoo.com

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Swimming Pool Maintenance Chemicals

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Can I get “swimmer’s itch” from a pool @ my health club?

I’ve been swimming pretty frequently (4-5 days a week) since early 11/07 @ an indoor pool @ my new gym. Lately my skin (mainly my legs) has been itching rather badly. I always shower off w/my normal soap immediately after leaving the water.

I haven’t had a change in any products I use that come in contact w/my skin. I have tried a high quality moisturizing cream (in case it was due to dry skin) which seems to help, but only a little bit.

A. Can you get “swimmer’s itch” from a pool?
If so, does it have to do w/pool maintenance/cleaning?

B. Could I be NOW developing some kind of chemical sensitivity to something in the water even though I’ve been doing this for over two months now?
Perfect, at least I know it’s not parasitic in nature from the first response, but COULD it be from a pool that is not being properly maintained or cleaned?

“Swimmer’s itch” is the result of parasite that is hosted by and spread by snails and waterfowl. So, no — you didn’t get “swimmer’s itch” from a filtered pool.

However, you could be getting dry skin from the chemicals in the water. Because it’s winter, you skin is already on the dry side. Keep using the lotion.

Add: Just because your skin is drying out does NOT mean the pool chemistry is being mismanaged. Some people are not tolerant to the chemicals used. It could be that the last two months have simply exposed your skin to the point of eliciting a reaction. Before you go blaming your club, why don’t you ask the other swimmers there if they are having problems. They might have some good tips. If the condition is intolerable, I suggest you consult a dermatologist.

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Swimming Pool Maintenance Tips

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I have recently built before pool for my house. It is now ready for use. I need advice on maintenance …?

My pool holds. 39 000 liters of water. What and how much chemical should I use? How often should I do that? What do I do, except put chemicals inside and it vaccuming?

Here are some basic Care tips to keep your pool in good shape. 1. Never empty POOL !!!!!! 2. When pH values ​​are affected, you want it, that 7.2 to 7.8. 3. What is the height of chlorine is affected, you want to keep close to 2.0. 4. If you use salt in your pool, the amount depends on the type of salt that you have installed. 5. The basic idea with the maintenance of your pool must be compatible.

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