What other chemicals should I keep on hand. A friend gave us an 8 foot 30 inch intex inflatable pool. Enzymes work wonders for dissolving oily bather waste and other non-living organic contaminants. I orginally bought 4in1 chlorine tabs that are 3inches because that was all that was available. Good housekeeping. We sell a chlorine neutralizer product that removes chlorine if needed. Hi Davy, I just purchased a 14 x 42 Intex above ground pool. You may also need some pH adjustment chemicals, but possibly not, if your pH stays within 7.2-7.8 range. Powerful 90% available stabilized chlorine. I just purchased the Intex metal frame 1230 pool. First add some acid to lower the pH and be prepared to add more acid (dry or liquid) to the pool to get pH down to at least 7.6, where chlorine is more potent. The built-in stabilizer protects chlorine from sunlight burn-off so the chlorine lasts longer. The main concern with swimming after shocking (with granular chlorine) is that some of the granules may still be undissolved and may irritate skin or eyes. Heres a shopping list. I bought an Intex skimmer that is coming in soon, so hopefully that will take care of the surface. $1,380.00. Hi Davy Ive got a 10ft intex pool Ive got the chlorine floater but what tablets should I get for it and also how many should i put in per day? We have 2 chlorine tablets in the floater. Ive never had a pool before and now afraid Im in over my head! Use the bromine you have, and then switch to cheaper 3 inch chlorine tablets. Probably be OK, if you keep your head above water. Or, said another way, more formulaic, 4oz of bleach, per 1000 gals, will add 2 ppm free chlorine. Use enough tablets in the floater to consistently maintain a 1-2 ppm chlorine level (at ALL times) and a 7.2-7.4 pH level. Clarifier will help your small filter do a better job, but if you are happy with the way the water looks, then no need for that either. If your pool gets a lot of sun, you may need to add Stabilizer, aka cyanuric acid, to protect chlorine from sun degradation, just 2 lbs per 10000 gals. Sanitizer can collect in and near the skimmer basket, causing stains, erosion, and equipment damage. Im sorry if your repeating yourself- I did read through the above comments and could not find an answer to my concern. Running pump 24/7? Still have questions?Contact our friendly staff of pool and spa experts today. Hi Oona, OK, lets say you wanted to raise chlorine from 0.0 to 2.0, using Cal Hypo 65%, or regular pool shock, with 75 water and 7.5 pH level. I got a 12x30 Intex pool and used a start up kit from an online company. first time pool buyer of an intex 10x 30 inches deep no filter. And if everything is great, use it every few weeks, to shock the pool, or super-chlorinate, to kill anything missed by the daily tablet chlorination. 5. Is any of that true? But they dispense chlorine or bromine unevenly, so your levels may fluctuate. If low, add pH increaser if high, add ph decreaser, to keep it in the 7.2-7.6 range. Hi. Is it possible to set up for a couple days (not use a filter or chemicals) drain and set up and refill again for a few days, etc. The Alk and pH levels are in the normal range. Run the filter day and night. Its covered. I have the floating Chlorinator but am confused because it says take out while pool in use (obvious) but the chlorine tablet packaging says not to take out of water for more than 5 minutes if a portion of the tablet remains? It is very helpful! Hi Bernie, Intex pools like the easy set and frame set pools do come with a pump/filter system. Hi Pablo, check that the pH is low, if above 7.6, lower it to 7.2, where chlorine is most potent. Should we switch to chlorine? Also use the granular chlorine (aka shock), for shock treatments to the pool, adding 4 oz of shock every two weeks, to control/destroy algae, bacteria, chloramines and cloudy water. And this type of chlorine has an extremely high pH and is highly corrosive. Can I use the same products for other above ground pools or inflatable pool need different chemicals? Do we need to wait after we use it? (!!!). If your test kit says you need more chlorine level, and as the water warms in later summer, you will need to open baffles more, or perhaps add a second tablet. If it is, first add a pH decreaser, to lower the pH level, to where chlorine is more potent. I started with liquid shock/chlorine at night, then tested in morning. Thanks, Davy. Hi Tonya, start with reading up read this post again, and yes you will need a filter. Otherwise, if the pool looks great, shock it with 1 lb anyway, every 3-4 weeks, just to be sure the water is sanitary. If youre using dichlor or calcium hypochlorite tablets, stick to the easy method above. And, if your pump or salt cell has problems, no chlorine is created, none. You pour the bleach/chlorine in the pool in front of the return water from your pump in the pool. 5. Thanks, Lisa! "url": "", Also, I think our filter says 2-4 hours suggested filter run. ), and how warm and how much sun the pool receives. Pick one day a week to check and add chlorine tablets as necessary, bringing the total tablets required for your water capacity to stay chlorinated properly. In addition to everyday chlorination of your Intex pool, you may have heard of shocking the pool. For health of swimmers, try to keep the chlorine 1-2 ppm, at all times. I took the chlorine out for now and have the pump running but if I keep putting it in and out, how will I find the balance? Hi Chris, there are filters for the hose, I call them pre-filters, to filter the fill water. Chlorine tablets are a safe, effective, and affordable way to sanitize your pool. Cover if possible. Thanks for the question Ruby. This allows you to add tablets to the water very easily. Algaecide 1 Qt Y1000 If you already know how much water your pool holds, you can skip ahead. Theyre the small plastic containers that float on the surface of your water. And I am never seeing a crystal clear water The more advanced option which is also more expensive is an automatic chlorinator. So pH is important, and also know that bleach has a very high pH, so over a few weeks of use, you will notice your water pH level rising, and when it gets to 7.8, add a 1/2 cup of acid (dry or liquid), to lower the pool pH level again, where chlorine is most potent. Hello its me again!! I have a 10 x 30 Intex pool that Im using 1 chlorine tabs in. Hi April, we have 18 round solar covers that are cut to fit. If you are just trying to raise the chlorine level by 2.5 ppm, then you will have to use as much as a gallon of bleach per 10,000 gallons of water. Thank you. Otherwise, most Intex pools use 3 chlorine tablets in a floating chlorinator. What is the filter used for if not to sanitize the pool? Hi! Should I shock or add chlorine BEFORE my levels get out of wack or is it ok to wait a few days and then start a weekly routine? I added Some more water any other suggestions? We are currently having a rain storm that has lasted the past two days and has one more to go. Hi, you can leave it in the pool, it will pose no problem. You could take the easy route, using 1 tablet per 5,000 gallons per week. I want to get this right. Use enough tablets to register 1-2 ppm chlorine level on your testing strip. Check your manuals installation directions for exact drill bit size for the perfect fit. Please advise. On the other hand, 1-inch tablets. Use fewer tablets. Pool School - Guide for Seasonal/Temporary Pools, Pool School - How to Chlorinate Your Pool. If you cant do 24 hrs, at least do 14-16 hrs daily, every day! I need to shock it, but I dont know how much to use. If you try to save money on filtering, and chlorine, you will run into trouble that will cost more money and time to fix. Please help . A small amount of Clarifier (per label dose) will help coagulate the suspended particles so the filter can more easily trap them, if needed. Chemical tablets etc? Any idea what this may be? I have been using a tarp to cover the pool in the evening to try to keep some of the heat in and bugs out. If you only have the algaecide, follow label instructions which may be 12-18 oz. Test strips > Aquachek Yellow 4-way (Cl, pH, Alk, Cya) Whether you have a small Easy Set pool or a big Ultra Frame pool, keep reading to learn how to balance, sanitize, and disinfect your Intex pool water. Add calcium hardness increaser if the level tests below 150 ppm, and add cyanuric acid (stabilizer) if there is none in the water. Which is exactly why products like chlorine tablets exist. I have a few questions about our 10 ft above ground pool. HI MaryAnn, these tablets are probably going to be too big, but you can score them with a knife and break them in half. Hi Add shock if you see algae or cloudy water, or if chlorine drops to zero, or if there has been high pool use, heavy rains that change water color, or animals in the pool, or other events that affect water clarity. ), most 3-inch or jumbo chlorine tablets are made of trichlor chlorine. Always read and follow label instructions when shocking the pool. We have the Intex 1548 pool. Algaecide could also be considered optional, after all Chlorine is a great algaecide, I like to say. And once chlorine depletes, things start to grow. Then after a few days the water chlorine level was 0 (it was high from the shocking and then all of a sudden down to 0). You may know if your tap water in your area is generally regarded as hard water or soft water. TWO HOURS PER DAY? We dont want to use to much or too little. For shocking your pool, just 2 oz. Small Intex pools under 12 in diameter should use 2-4 of the 1 tablets in a chlorine floater. Enzymes break them down and help your sanitizer work more efficiently. Hi if I order a kit from you how long does it take to get it In the mail. The shock is to boost the chlorine level occasionally, to kill any bacteria and algae that has escaped the normal chlorine routine (tablets), or for filter problems, or heavy use, heavy rains, cloudy water, etc Use the shock every week or two, as needed, when the water looks bad or floor getting slippery. 2) should I just run the lim every night? For the high pH, if above 7.8, add 1/4 cup of dry acid (sodium bisulfate) or liquid acid (muriatic), and then test again a few hours later. Pool likes to say Chlorine is a Great Algaecide and Ive heard him say that if you dont need to use algaecide, then dont. Also do I need to change water weekly? Sunny pools will use a lot less chlorine when using Stabilizer, but it is still optional. I havent added any other chemicals or even cut the pump on. Make sure the pH level is low, around 7.2, and shock it to a high level of near 30 ppm. Help. Item Depth. b. And will still need granular chlorine for shock treatments. I'm not sure what you mean by loaded?? For this reason, you may need to filter the water nearly constantly, 12-24 hours per day (every day) in addition to having good water balance (pH and alkalinity levels) and a constant and consistent level of chlorine in the water. Yes, go ahead with the chlorine tablet in the floater, and the kids can go in the water. In just hours of being without at least 1.0 ppm of chlorine in the water and things start to grow. Its turned cloudy and green. Do I add a chlorine tab in a floater? I have the 10 x 30 and continue to get loads of very tiny brown bugs in it. Mary. Brush the pool, and run the filter all day and night. Feel free to leave us a message and we will be in touch as soon as an agent is available. Then shock the pool with granular or liquid chlorine every 2 weeks, to kill anything that the tablets missed, or to kill algae, restore cloudy water or remove combined chlorine molecules. I did buy the 3 chorline tablet and floater. Oh, if your water gets cloudy, you can use clarifier on a weekly basis, to help your filter. 1. Regardless of the brand you choose (including Clorox, HTH, In The Swim, etc. You can reduce the number of tablets in the floater, and/or close the vent vanes more on the bottom. The granules, if dropped onto the vinyl, can do a little micro-abrasion or corrosion that over time (years), will lead to bleaching and weakening of the vinyl, which eventually (many years), will make it brittle and prone to problems. Your pool should have about 4400 gallons when full. Also shock if you see algae, or if you suspect bacteria may be present in the pool, with diapered children or many bathers, or animals, for instance. Our pool is 3861 gallons. Or do I shock it first? Chlorine will go down naturally. HOW MUCH ALGAECIDE SHOULD I USE? I have algae and pool in unusable. Fit 1.5/2 inch water pipe. But if you have a smaller pool, like an Intex pool or a pool 5,000 or less, youll want to use 1-inch chlorine tablets instead. We keep it covered when not in use. IF not, you can boost up the chlorine level with a cup of dissolved pool shock, or non-chlorine shock can also be used. I have a 1030 Easy Set Intex pool that did NOT come with a pump/filter. On the other hand, 1-inch tabletscontain far less chlorine (about half as much as 3-inch tablets), so theyre better suited for smaller indoor pools and spas. The most important thing to know is keep a constant and consistent level of chlorine 1-2 ppm, all the time, everyday and every night, until you close the pool. The only problem is really some wasted chlorine dollars. Test strips are about 10-20% less accurate as compared to drop style test kits. But that doesnt usually happen, in most cases you are fine to use a floater, Im just painting a worse case scenario. If chlorine drops to zero, things begin to grow immediately, and within 24 hours, you can have cloudy water and visible algae. Or maybe you should only use it during the day if possible, as one entire tablet may overchlorinate your pool. How much chlorine do I need? If the pH is below 7.0, add pH increaser (Soda Ash), or if above 7.6, use pH decreaser (sodium bisulfate). Or the pump provided is too small to actually help heat the pool? Theyre better for larger pools since a single 3-inch tablet can sanitize up to 5,000 gallons. How Many Bromine Tablets Should I Use In A Pool? If youre using chlorine tablets, the best way to do it is with an automatic chlorinator. It is best that you pick a day that you will be able to perform some weekly maintenance and replenish chlorine tablets on a set schedule. As it sits overnight, the chlorine will sanitize the water and breakdown organic compounds. Finally, it doesnt have a long shelf life and youll need to add a lot of it since liquid chlorine only contains 10-12% chlorine and bleach only contains 3-6% chlorine. Also, be sure your cyanuric acid levels should be between 30 and 50 PPM. Intex pools are often much less than 10,000 gallons, so you may have to do a little math! Everything has been good pretty much except for the fact that I use test strips and it keeps saying that my Free Chlorine is always at about 1ppm (Okay range). Hi i have just got a 6ft east set pool with no filter. Shock is also used to kill algae, or to clear cloudy water, or when you forget to replace the tablets, and chlorine went to zero, and you need to raise the level very rapidly, or after a pool party with many users, or after a rainstorm that turned the pool green-ish. Hey! Will the pump last for the next 2 months if I run it 24/7? Step 4: Use Bleach. Why the 24hours? We are new to maintaining a pool. Broadcast shock directly into a concrete pool, but dilute shock in a bucket for vinyl pools. Hello, Use enough tablets to maintain a constant and consistent level of chlorine in the water, in the range of 1-2 ppm, or a little higher wont hurt either. Is there any way you can maintain the water quality without a filter? For the chlorine granules dosage, visit poolcalculator.com and you can enter your gallonage, and get exact dosage amounts, for a variety of sanitizer chemicals. This is why I cannot precisely say that a 12 intex pool needs X amount of chlorine. I had some algae on the bottom, so I brushed the bottom, cleaned the filter as best I could (since I cant find any Type H replacements right now!) Brought it to pool store-they our phosphates were high at 895 and hardness low at 34-super nice guy at pool store said because we didnt have a heater dont worry about hardness and phosphate was fine at 800-didnt rec we use the remover. When your TA is not in range, adjust this first before addressing pH. My chemicals just came in and we went ahead and reset up the pool because it started sloping -_- Once that was done I went ahead and put one 3 tablet in my floating chemical dispenser and we put the cover on. Perfect for floating feeders or almost any automatic chlorinator. If you wanted to shock the pool, and raise the chlorine level to 10.0 (every few weeks), then you would use 5x that amount, or 3.5 oz, or about 1/4 cup of the granules. Free chlorine is around 5 now and pH is around 7.5. We dont have a chemical called Alkalinity Decreaser, only Alkalinity Increaser. Chlorine tablets are the most popular method for keeping residential pools clean; 70 percent of residential pools are kept clean with tablets. 9. Palicy. We are lost on how much chemicals we need or what type of filtet to get if any? It may not display this or other websites correctly. What else do I need and can you recommend best products or places to purchase what I need? Thanks, Davy! You can clean it with a pool brush and skim net, the Leaf Rake type of nets are also used for scooping from the floor. Is that correct? Any ideas what these stains that dissolve when brushed causing the water to become cloudy could be? 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