The BBB method - Using Bleach, Baking Soda & Borax to Maintain Your Swimming Pool

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Here is an overview of the BBB Method of pool care that is promoted widely on the swimming pool forums online.
Here are the three forums:
www.troublefreepool.com
www.poolforum.com
www.poolspaforum.com
I wrote a Blog article detailing Swimming Pool forums which you can read here:
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Basically the BBB method is using Bleach, Baking Soda and Borax to maintain your swimming pool -with Muriatic Acid to lower the pH.
Clorox Bleach:
Basically Clorox bleach is the same as liquid chlorine but a little weaker. Both are Sodium Hypochlorate but in different percentages. I have a video that detail this:
Using Clorox Bleach in Your Swimming Pool: • Using Clorox Bleach in...
Baking Soda:
I know Arm & Hammer is running a popular RU-vid video in which they claim you can use it to raise you pH - that is true and also not so true. It is used widely in the pool industry (I buy 50 lb bags) to raise Alkalinity mainly and not used to raise pH. In fact you will need a lot of this to raise the pH which is probably why they want you to use it to raise your pH ;)
So the Baking Soda (Sodium Bicarbonate) actually will raise the Alkalinity without raising the pH much at all. It is sold in pool stores as Alkalinity Up - with a huge mark up over a box of Baking Soda.
Borax:
Must of us in the pool industry have been using Soda Ash (Sodium Carbonate) but there has been a push in the last year or so to get us to use Borax (usually sold in liquid form with various product names). It is a very effective way to raise your pH safely. Youy can royally screw up your chemistry if you add too much Soda Ash to your pool. It is much harder to mess up with Borax as the Alkalinity level effects it's potency. If the alkalinity is high (100-120+) you will need to add more Borax to effect the pH. If it is lower than 100 then you will need less Borax.
I go into more detail in my Blog article about the BBB method: poolmandave.blo...
Here is a great website to help with the calculations:
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@KimmieB. 3 года назад

This is by far the very best video here on YT for learning and understanding the correct levels you need to maintain as well as how to correct each level if high or low. I’m aware this was posted way back in 2014 which in fact says a lot about how much you know your stuff and even more you know how to explain it all, which has been my problem understanding what products to use to raise or lower certain levels of each when off. Thank you, thank you very much I greatly appreciate it. I will definitely be saving your video for quick reference while I’m learning.

@seewall11 9 лет назад

Great vid thanks........ Really must suck having that crappy view from your pool 5:38. WOW!

@robertwadas 3 года назад

Do I read need calcium Chloride.. I use Bleach and Baking powder... pool is beyond clear all summer.. Strip test show everything normal exceept stabilizer, but I keep chlorine at perfect level with my dollar store buy so I see no need for stabilizer.. Have keep pool clear every single day all summer for under $40

@livingadreamlife1428 4 года назад

Very informative for me as a new pool owner like me who isn’t interested in paying $100-150 per month for a pool service.

@MsKnaz100 3 месяца назад

I wish it still was $100 -$150 a month.

@d2cbro 3 месяца назад

@@MsKnaz100 yeah 150 a month would be a no brainer these days

@lisaheisler8523 8 лет назад

This was one of the BEST, most informative, practical instructional videos on now to manage pool water with economical household chemicals. THANK YOU FOR TAKING THE TIME TO SHARE WITH THE REST OF US WHAT YOU KNOW!

@dariusvilla5680 3 года назад

I was using all the dedicated pool chemicals and the floating chemical dispenser with tablets every year. It was very costly going to Leslie's. Now that I learn pool chemistry and want to simplify and save money, I said I was going to do the BBB method for this year. I have leftover pool chemicals from last year, namely Cyanuratic acid that I use. The only thing I needed from a specialized pool store in mutaric acid. Very useful in lowering the pH in hose water I put in my Intex blowup pool.

@williammikula3090 7 лет назад

wich chemical is for cyanuric acid?

@daphnietudor2953 3 года назад

None of them lol. I dont use that stuff in my pool. Honestly I really didn't see a difference

@brucestack1658 3 года назад

You can get cyanuric acid if you want. All it does is binds with the chlorine (bleach) and prevents the sun from burning off the chlorine as fast. Without the cyanuric acid, you will just have to add bleach more often. I have a 5000 gallon pool and use about 1 lb of the cyanuric acid...lasts me the whole season in Alabama.

@AgeofReason 3 года назад

My pool is currently green due to non use because of a lousy summer so far. Looking for answers because the small stock filter is a joke.

@rme5531 7 лет назад

I added baking soda in my pool and now it has lift/looks fluffy I also throw some static sheets in the pool so my bathing trunks don't stick on my body.

@SPL 7 лет назад

Nice. Make sure you swim on "delicate cycle." 😜

@cbaby78 4 года назад

@@SPL 😂😂😂😂

@MrMoney-no8ry 5 лет назад

Does anyone know if it's safe to mix water, bleach, and baking soda as a cleaning solution? When I mean safe I mean not toxic

@foodycall5285 10 лет назад

Hi, very informative.. thanks! If I want to use borax to raise the PH and baking soda to raise the alkalinity, can I add them one after the other or I should wait until the next day?

@SPL 10 лет назад

Should be fine. Maybe wait a couple of hours in between each dose if you are going to pour it in the skimmer. Broadcasting both in the pool at the same time shouldn't be an issue.

@carmenmartin1820 8 лет назад

Hello and thank you for your video. I am new at this and I need to know how much how much bleach borax and baking soda to open a 5000 gallon pool will I need. Thank you and advance for your help.

@caseydean5751 8 лет назад

I need to raise ph and ta so I bought the arm and hammer supper washing soda. My ta was at 40 😳 With low ph. My pool is 30,000gallons so how much of the washing soda do I use? Thanks for any help

@SPL 8 лет назад

Use the poolcalculator.com - it is very good.

@cryptounchained7444 3 года назад

2021 - Bleach costs more than pool sanitizer, both are hard to find.

@rikilii 8 лет назад

1 suggestion: check your local pool stores and see if they sell liquid chlorine in 2.5 or 5gal carboys. It might be cheaper than store-bought bleach per unit of chlorine, and you won't be sending a lot of plastic bottles to the landfill.

@kaywright7257 8 лет назад

Walmart now sells a liquid chlorine in the pool section.

@reggieclarke2036 7 лет назад

I've been using this method for 3 years. It's a simple concept and you don't have to worry about how tablets will affect CYA and PH but it's very unforgiving and you need to check levels almost everyday. When you have work, kids and a household to run - this method may not be the best choice. I also don't see the cost advantage. I use about 3 bottles of bleach a week, more during summer months so that's roughly $9 per week. I also use liquid conditioner every month to month and a half. Trichlor tablets are cheaper to use, you don't need conditioner and don't have to monitor everyday. I'm by no means any expert in maintaining pools but I do see some fanatical BBB pool owners be over critical of any other method. I just ordered the PoolRx, I'm sure the Houston weather will put it to the test.

@SPL 7 лет назад

Their sure are BBB fanatics out there and they will frown on you using PoolRx. However, in my testing if the water is balanced the PoolRX does extend the life of the chlorine in the pool - quite a bit. So you will differently see a reduction in your chlorine use.

@shirtandtieguy6768 4 года назад

Reggie Clarke what is your feedback on the poolRX when being used with the BBB method?

@wynnyan9659 3 года назад

Can we be able to swimming in this pool? Or just only for keep the pool clean?

@Pww642 2 года назад

How do you stabilize the chlorine? My understanding is bleach has no stabilizer to prevent the sun from degrading chlorine.

@SPL 2 года назад

You can add Conditioner to the pool with either a powder or liquid form. Leslie's has a new powdered form that you simply add to the skimmer.

@PaulW-db3ks Месяц назад

I used to use baking soda for raising ph but it raised my alkalinity too much. That’s why I use borax now. Seems to prevent algae also

@timhitt5934 8 лет назад

Glad to find out about the bbb they sure don't tell you at leslie pool lol

@zigman3105 5 лет назад

Lol Leslie is the worst. They never have any equipment that I need. I go to great escape

@dariusvilla5680 3 года назад

Thats where I bought the muratic acid from. Surprisingly, it costed only $16 to buy a carton with 2 bottles of the muriatic acid. Leslie's does have free pool water tests. But then when the results come up on paper, it gives you suggestions to buy THEIR specific chemicals for your specific pool problem. Leslie's chemicals are often quite expensive. A great strategy to rip off your customers. Go figure.

@robertwadas 3 года назад

@@dariusvilla5680 Their suggestions cost me $250, water stayed cloudy and the reading again showed nothing wrong.. they had n clue except to keep selling clarifier.. Scre that.. I do Dollar store bleach and baking powder.. cleanest pool in the entire neighborhood.. so clear, sometime it looks like there is no water !

@carrollacademy38917 2 года назад

@@robertwadas What size is your pool? Can you tell me how much chlorox you use and how often?

@toddmodem 9 лет назад

Excellent advice. I'm currently using the BBB method and I'm perfectly balanced. The only deviation is that I'm using a Hayward Chlorinator and chlorine pucks for daily chlorination (8 hours of filtration and low chlorination per night). I don't have a Taylor Kit, but my HTH test strips seem to be pretty accurate. Everything is in the "OK" range.

@sammyy22 22 дня назад

Would it be okay for me to use the BBB method, but use chlorine pucks (Instead of bleach) to keep my chlorine in range ? it's very convenient for me to just leave 4 of them in the floater each week for my 19,200 gallon pool .

@SPL 21 день назад

Yes and no. It will add Cyunaric Acid to the pool so techincally it is not the BBB method.

@iggyarctic5711 3 года назад

Which of the BBB chemicals can I use to remove the algae in my 20,000 gal. in-ground pool?

@SPL 3 года назад

Liquid chlorine and a phosphate remover work well together.

@mickb2075 3 года назад

Thanks for the great video. My calcium is low, how do I bring it up. I have a pebble tec, 10,100 gallon, and my calcium is at 100. We just did a complete drain, about a month ago. What kind of calcium do I add and how do I add it? Thank you, Mick

@SPL 3 года назад

Calcium Chloride. Most pool stores carry it.

@SPL 10 лет назад

The BBB Method - Video Here is a video I made detailing the BBB Method for your Swimming Pool.

@stevemcpherson8838 8 лет назад

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@johnnywhitehead1921 7 лет назад

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@almalindaarteaga7447 6 лет назад

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@mrbrickmore 6 лет назад

Swimming Pool Tips, Reviews & How To -MrDgvb1 , I just wondering is the sand filter a great equipment to use for the swimming pool. . . .

@chandrasyangbo258 5 лет назад

can you tell me sir ph full form ?

@jeannetteketry7622 10 лет назад

is it cheaper how much would u have to use for a 22,000 pool

@annabellarocque6618 9 лет назад

When putting Borax into the pool to raise the PH should the filter / motor be on or off? and for how long ?

@robwasnj 7 лет назад

Nice video but I think a lot of people might still get confused. Also, I thought the proper way to do this was first adjust your alkalinity using baking soda, next adjust your pH using soda ash or acid, then and only then add both the borax and muriatic acid in a 2:1 ratio (for example 12 oz of borax to 6 oz of muriatic acid) until your borate level is around 50ppm. Of course you'll also need a borate test kit or strips to check it and get it right. The benefit is in having borates in the water which should inhibit algae growth, and give the water a better feel. Pretty sure there's a product out there that has sodium tetraborate pentahydrate and the necessary acid to make it pH neutral, proteam supreme? I have never used borax to adjust pH.

@donpowers5384 Год назад

I added 3 boxes of borax Mule to my saltwater pool but it has made it very cloudy, can someone tell me how to correct this.. The PH is at a good level and Chlorine also looks good but what can I do to correct this issue... Should I add Clorax and Baking soda and how much... 20,000 gal pool

@SPL Год назад

It will clear as the pool circulates.

@ManyaP64 5 лет назад

Best pool maintenance channel on RU-vid!

@tukulitozakayamas2103 4 года назад

So. Couldn't find soda ash. So am using borax and baking soda to raise both. I put baking soda first to raise the alk first. If after 6 hrs the alk is good. Can i add borax to start raising the ph? Or do i have to wait 24 hrs for each process? We have people coming tomorrow, so we only have 24 hrs to fix both

@SPL 4 года назад

You can do it after a few hours if need be.

@rodneyparker5313 2 года назад

I've had a pool and spas for over 20 years. All above and inground and jacuzzis. Never needed anything but some alk increase, ph increase, algaecide, chlorine, test strips, and an occasional water clarifier. Water is clear as a bell and sanitized. Guess I'm just not that anal to deal with water testing kits. I was looking towards this video as a way to save me money on shock. I don't think that that is the case. At the end of the day, on your worst possible day, straight out the tap, your pool water is cleaner and has fewer algae than the ocean or a lake. Everything else is about esthetics.

@denisemccaslin9556 2 года назад

I just filled my pool with water my above ground pool and so do I test it first and then start the BBB method I’m not understanding the BBB method of when to add or how much. It’s a 6,021 gallon pool

@SPL 2 года назад

Use this app here for dosage: www.poolcalculator.com/

@gregoryfaulkner5345 4 года назад

Nowadays, bleach manufacturers have gone back to 6% strength (they still call it concentrated but it's no longer concentrated). They have left the volume at the lower 116 oz containers, so you're getting less chlorine for your money than the days of 8.25% or the days of full gallon containers. If you choose to use bleach, you can use cheaper store brands such as Great Value or DG, but not use off brands like Sun. Use bleach that puts the concentration level on the label and the date of manufacture. Nowadays, you can often find 10% liquid chlorine in full gallon containers for the same price as 116 oz's at 6%. I've done a cost comparison, and if I buy Kik brand, one-gallon liquid chlorine from Ollies Bargain Outlet for $2.99, it costs me about 24 cents per oz of pure chemical compared to 43 cents buying the cheapest bleach I can find that's also strength verified. If you choose bleach, make sure to get plain, regular bleach; not low splash or scented.

@billmalec 2 года назад

Don't waste your time with the little sodium bicarbonate boxes. Go to a co op or animal feed store and get 50lb bags of it for cheap!

@SPL 2 года назад

Good call! Some pool stores also stock those.

@NicoleGizzy79 3 года назад

Y'ALL CAN SOMEONE HELP I NEED TO VACUUM AFTER PUTTING FLOC ON MY SAND PUMP I ONLY HAVE FILTER,BACKWASH,RINSE,WINTER. I HAVE THE LITTLE BASKET ON THE SIDE OF MY SAND PUMP CAN I VACUUM ON BACKWASH WITH THE BACKWASH HOLE OPEN PLEASE HELP THANK YOU

@antoniusguan 7 лет назад

Hai, I can’t find chlorox here (in indonesia) but there is another brand name called “bayclin”. But its not pure chlorine. beside 5,5% NaClO, there are some hidrogen peroxide, natrium perborate and natrium percarbonate too.. is that ok for pool? Thank u

@LAVAROCK100 7 лет назад

so this method you don't need any chlorine tabs ?? what about in the summer time i take care of pools in hawaii its very hot here just was watching your video and very interested in it because i use a lot of chemicals in the summer here have 40 pools i take care of and if i can do it this way it will save me a lot of money on chemicals...thanks and great video

@SPL 7 лет назад

It's possible if the pools are not overly large. You would just need to add 1 gallon of liquid chlorine each week to every pool usually without exception. And also leave some liquid chlorine for the customer to add during really hot weeks.

@LAVAROCK100 7 лет назад

You mean liquid chlorine or clorox because here in hawaii the pool stores only sell dry form chlorine no liquid chlorine....

@FireDoug2001 10 лет назад

Sending you a direct email.... right now with a couple of pics. Thanks

@aristotleaquino3067 9 лет назад

This is a great video. Thanks for sharing. Too bad a dumped a bunch of trichlo in my pool to kill algae... now I have to empty part of it to clear out CYA.

@iroczo6627 3 года назад

Pool chlorine is cheaper than Clorox and more power full, everything else, I agree.

@69mjar 7 лет назад

does the bleach make bathing suits fade more than chlorine? Dumb question I know but wife wanted to know.

@carlosm809 5 лет назад

I review this video every year as a refresher, thank you!

@caymanrunner7876 9 лет назад

I will be maintaining my own pool starting in August and will be using the BBB method.I'm a bit confused about the Cyanuric acid. Do I use this with the BBB method too? Also, do I use chlorine tablets regularly in the pool if I'm using bleach to maintain the pool?

@SPL 9 лет назад

Cayman Runner You want your CYA at 30-50 ppm and you won't need tablets if you use the BBB method. Goto the Troublefreepool forum for more specific answers.

@caymanrunner7876 9 лет назад

Swimming Pool Tips, Reviews & How To -MrDgvb1 Do you have a favorite brand of cyanuric acid that you use?

@SPL 9 лет назад

Cayman Runner I like Natural Chemistry Instant pool conditioner. A bit pricey vs the granular but 100% safe and 100% effective. Instant Pool Conditioner: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-jRLmb7I8d80.html

@caymanrunner7876 9 лет назад

Swimming Pool Tips, Reviews & How To -MrDgvb1 When I use the Natural Chemistry brand conditioner, do I test the cyanuric level with my Taylor 2006 kit or do I have to use a different test kit?

@SPL 9 лет назад

Cayman Runner No, you can use the Taylor kit. Instant Pool conditioner is Cyanuric Acid in the elemental form so it is excactly like the granular stuff except refined into a liquid. Pretty cool.

@duratoke 7 лет назад

I know this method works excellently I used it last season, but forgot exactly how i did it, glad for this video.

@SPL 7 лет назад

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@davidhazen2394 7 лет назад

Can I pay anyone on this site willing to help me lean how to properly use the poolcaculator. I am new and I am using the bbb method to treat my pool. I am also experimenting the solar copper release product to help reduce the amount sodium hypochlorite . I am trying to learn how to get the right balance for my method of treating the pool

@mrsseasea 4 месяца назад

Best video for back yard pool maintenance ✌🏽

@Shelleyatmarshamarsh 4 года назад

THANK YOU! 💋❤️

@xExclsivEx 9 лет назад

What about shocking your pool to help prevent algae and also to free up your total chlorine levels to make your free chlorine work better for you?

@bratzluvr1 8 лет назад

How would I test salt level? I recently competed a test strip......this is the results........fc 0/0. PH - 7.5. TA-40. TH-800. CYA 30-50. Okay it's a. 16 round by 48inch deep. I think? 5,500 gal or so? It's a salt water pool, however we bought an sand filter this year due to the amount of filters we go through! Q. Can I use the bbb treatment on a salt water pool? Or just BB with out the bleach? Thank you for your. Videos!

@SPL 8 лет назад

Best way to test the salt level is with a digital tester like this one: www.amazon.com/eSeasongear-SALT-3050-Water-resistant-Water-Meter/dp/B01BXDTSXW?ie=UTF8&creativeASIN=B01BXDTSXW&linkCode=w00&linkId=NANJXXJNPG2TQEYN&ref_=as_sl_pc_tf_til&tag=swimmingpooll-20 You would just replace the bleach in the BBB with your SWG

@terrancweever8399 8 лет назад

I have a 27 foot pool I am just now putting together after I fill it what do I need to do to get started this is my first pool I have a test kit and the wife bought pool care kit for opening and close pool today

@HelmuthBaum 3 года назад

Found this video just in time for my pool opening.

@thebreadreport9841 3 года назад

Yes. No chlorine tablets available due to fake/scam shortage. BBB will be my new method and less expensive.

@NubianP6 3 года назад

@@thebreadreport9841 or the ones that you do find are 5-10 times more expensive than they were just 1-1/2 year ago.

@kathyhansen4849 Год назад

Can I use a chemical clarifier/algicide in addition to this method?

@michaelharrell3508 5 лет назад

So is the BBB method all I use besides muriatic acid, because I heard you mention Trichlor ?

@robertwadas 3 года назад

I shop at the dollar store for these products.. I have spent $40 for the entire summer with these products and there has not been a single day that is was not 100% crystal clear... I used to spend hundreds on all the pool chemicals yearly and there were always times of mrurky water and some alge... Now that I have eliminate all these expensive chemicals based on pool store readings.. More pool has never even has a hint of lage.. It is so clear that sometime it looks like there is no water !!! Screw all those expensive chems.. My neighbor has exact pool and serviced daily.. He has had alge problems and my pool is soooo much cleaner every single day !

@SPL 3 года назад

Glad to hear your success story! 👍

@shandiholland6114 8 лет назад

I purchased a 1,000 gallon Intex pool, filled it up and let it sit for a week before I found this method. Just yesterday I tested the pool (the kit I bought tests pH, Bromine and chlorine) - all levels were at the very lowest point. So, I added 3 cups of bleach, 2 cups of baking soda and 1 cup of borax and I let the filter run overnight (8-10 hours) . Does this seem right? I read so many posts about it and it seemed to be the suggested ratio...I have yet to test the water again though will do so later. Additionally I would like to know the Bromine part of the tester...what am I looking for here? There is no mention of alkalinity on the tester..do I need to buy another one for this? As for the chlorine, I do have a floating tablet dispenser that holds 1" tabs - can I use this if I ever leave for an extended period to make sure the chlorine levels stay up or should I stick strictly to bleach? here is the tester I bought - www.amazon.com/2-Way-Testing-Chlorine-Bromine-SplashTech/dp/B01BVSNL0A/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1470065330&sr=8-2&keywords=ph+chlorine+bromine+tester

@SPL 8 лет назад

Yes, that kit does not test for Alkalinity. Return it if you can and order one of these kits - 5 way test kit should be fine: www.swimmingpoollearning.com/#!test-kits/c1wjh Ignore the Bromine test - it is for spas only.

@crooklinshepard 9 лет назад

In what order do use the bbb method

@SPL 9 лет назад

Donna Shepard Basically the chlorine level is the first thing. Then getting the pH between 7.4-7.8. Then get the Alkalinity at 80-120. So bleach first and the rest as needed. You want chlorine at 3.0 ppm.

@crooklinshepard 9 лет назад

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@leosandiego7068 7 лет назад

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@rldabomb33 2 года назад

best video on youtube so save hundreds of dollars👍👍👍

@40kgnorg33 4 года назад

How much bleach do I use if I don't want to shock it just get it clear n clean. We just had some rain so the water is cloudy and starting to form green on the bottom but again just starting to? I have a 3500 gallon Walmart above ground pool

@SPL 4 года назад

For some reason the response did not go through- 2 gallons of bleach

@MrRobot_242 5 лет назад

Thanks for the info

@acolon1979 4 года назад

My pool is 10,000 gallons C 3.0 Ph 7.2 Alkalinity 130 CH 400 CYA 60 how do i go about balancing the pool the right way

@SPL 4 года назад

Use the poolcalculator.com app. Very easy.

@BartNoble 3 года назад

I know you're a fan of PoolRx. Any changes to the BBB method while using PoolRx besides dropping the chlorine level?

@SPL 3 года назад

That is basically it. the RX will make your pool care easy.

@arthur113113 3 года назад

thanks for the video. Question, If alkalinity and pH both off and need to adjust, which one adjust first? since adjusting alk will change ph, but if alk is not ideal ph also fluctuate.which factor should tune first? TIA

@SPL 3 года назад

Adjust ALK down to 80-100 first. Then pH.

@mrzif0013 Год назад

Best info/video's out there, thanks.

@markvaio5201 2 года назад

I see in your other video about borates it says to keep it at 30-50 ppm. If I only want to raise my pH a bit can I just add as necessary and not worry about meeting that 30-50 level?

@SPL 2 года назад

Yes. It is great for raising the pH up. No need to get it to 30 ppm if that is what you are using it for.

@ivanbaires5727 4 года назад

Hey bud what about calcium hardness

@mephisto-8278 3 года назад

Great video, to the point, clear to understand, simple. Thanks!

@jimmybritton1028 8 лет назад

What should my numbers be on a 7600 gal pool? How often do you have to bleach your pool? weekly? daily?

@MrGixxerred 8 лет назад

Go here. www.troublefreepool.com/forum.php All of the information you need is there.

@judyskountrykakery 9 лет назад

Hello ...OK I retested and my CYA is 100...My alkalinity is 240, my ph is 7.5....Chlorine is barely registering at .5. Will I be doing correctly to add about 92 ounces of muratic acid to lower my alkalinity by 1/2? i just added 37 ounces of 6% bleach for chlorine will retest in a few...I just need to make sure I am doing right with the muratic acid. thank you so much.

@SPL 9 лет назад

Judy R. This website is helpful in calulating chem dosage: poolcalculator.com/

@judyskountrykakery 9 лет назад

Yeah I tried to use it but the format is so hard to understand! Thanks though

@josephzajdler 4 года назад

too many ads and tracking, find another link

@dave93072 7 лет назад

great video and saves alot of $$$. off topic question and new to pool ownership. I have backwash that's about 50 ft . Do I need all that or can I just trim it to few feet?

@SPL 7 лет назад

You just need it to reach the area you are dumping it into, 50 ft is a long ways.

@pitviper346 4 года назад

These would be great to use except they are NO WHERE to be found right now! 😡

@SPL 4 года назад

Yeah, tell me about it. If no one is going anywhere why do they need hand sanitizer and bleach? 🤔

@ArturoGonzalez-yj8pg 9 лет назад

Hi I have a 8,000 gallon pool can you tell me how much of the bbb to use clorox and baking soda and borax thanks

@SPL 9 лет назад

Arturo Gonzalez This is the best way to calculate the correct amount: poolcalculator.com/

@moremusic1103 2 года назад

How do you lower alkalinity with your BBB method Mine is 180ppm. Just did green to clean and shocked it. Pool guy flaked on me so I'm trying to learn how to get my pool to where I just do maintenance. Which is going to be another thing that I will have to learn.

@SPL 2 года назад

Add Muriatic Acid every 3 hours, put a submersible pump on the first step with water shooting into the pool to create turbulence. This will create Aeration which raises the pH but not the Alkalinity. The Trouble Free Pool Forum explains this in detail.

@moremusic1103 2 года назад

@@SPL Thank you!

@paccbutler1826 5 лет назад

This is my 1st swimming pool. If I understand you correctly, I need Muriatic acid to bring the ph down. But I am not quite understanding the purpose of cyanuric acid? Do I need to buy both types of acids, or are you saying to use one or another? Thank you for your expertise

@SPL 5 лет назад

Cyanuric Acid is an acid, but it is primarily used to protect the Chlorine from the Sun's UV rays. You would only add it once at the beginning of the season if needed. Your CYA level should be between 30-80 ppm. So test your CYA and see what level it is at. If it is below 30 ppm you will need to add some. Confusing, I know. Cyanuric Acid is better known as Conditioner or Stabilizer to lessen confusion.

@paccbutler1826 5 лет назад

@@SPL I really appreciate you. Thank you for taking the time out of your day to share knowledge with a stranger. Have a great weekend, month, year

@tamarakennedy4976 4 года назад

You have algae near your steps....

@carenc6713 7 лет назад

I have an above ground pool with a soft liner. Should I use muriatic acid on this type of pool?

@SPL 7 лет назад

Yes, it is perfectly safe for a liner pool.

@wesleydollar-ballard3959 3 года назад

I am currently getting a pool built and trying to get ahead of the game as far as caring for a pool. So once I add any of these products as needed how long should I wait before testing the water again?

@SPL 3 года назад

Typically every 3-4 days.

@judyskountrykakery 9 лет назад

I have a question. I just filled up my new swimming pool today and tested the pool. I had to add Clorox bleach to raise the lvls 2 points and I need to add muriatic acid tomorrow to lower my Alkalinity but, my CYA in a fresh pool is 240 and draining and adding fresh water isn't going to do any good since the water is fresh from the tap to begin with. What do I do? I am sorta confused. Please help me out...thanks and I hope to hear from you soon.

@SPL 9 лет назад

Judy R. How did you test your CYA level? It is probably in error for sure.

@judyskountrykakery 9 лет назад

I tested it with a strip! It's all I had. Going to buy a better tester tomorrow. Praying it's wrong but wouldn't doubt it being correct cuz no one here drinks this water lol! BTW you are so AWESOME foe answering me so quickly! Thanks I will retest with better tester tomorrow.

@wyattsmommy27 6 лет назад

I bought all of these things but I'm confused. My pool is 8ft by 30 inches. Chlorine level is 2.0 which is in the ideal range. Ph is below 6.8 but alkalinity is 240. What do I do? Please help!

@SPL 6 лет назад

Are you sure about that Alkalinity reading? Pretty high for sure. Raise the pH up right away with some Borax. 6.8 is too low and will cause skin itching.

@wyattsmommy27 6 лет назад

Swimming Pool Tips, Reviews & How To -MrDgvb1 I used the 5 way test kit and it took 24 drops to change colors

@eddiebarrera5690 4 года назад

They call it chlorine lock but this is what is happening to my pool 35000 gall my alkalinity is high at 240 Ph 7.2 but reading 0 on chlorine and I add 4 tablets every day and my level on chlorine will not come up I've also added meratic acid please advise on what to do. I've shock the pool twice already and still nothing it is also cloudy

@SPL 4 года назад

Is it possible to drain all of the water out of your pool?

@eddiebarrera5690 4 года назад

Do I have to drain it all or just a good portion

@liennguyen934 2 года назад

So, do you still use chlorine tablet afterward or only use bleach?

@SPL 2 года назад

You can use a tablet when needed.

@Goldbrothers2 2 года назад

Can this system be used for a hot tub?

@SPL 2 года назад

Yes.

@nathanjlloyd 5 лет назад

What about cyanuric acid to keep the chlorine from burning off?

@SPL 5 лет назад

Yes, you need that.

@sheilasmith3545 2 года назад

Trying to use this method on a 13, 500 gallon above ground pool but the chlorine is high and the ph and alkalinity is very low. How do i get it to stabilize?

@SPL 2 года назад

Add a product called Soda Ash to raise the pH and Alkalinity. Don't worry about the high chlorine too much unless it is over 10 ppm. It should go down on its own as long as you don't add more chlorine .

@sheilasmith3545 2 года назад

@@SPL Thank you! I appreciate your help.

@dave93072 7 лет назад

Can I use this method in a saltwater pool? having issues with green algae after it rains. Shock the pool and its fine til next rain or storm that blows tons of leaves in the pool.

@seanalexander5513 4 года назад

Use phosfree to remove food that feeds algea

@bucky5063 3 месяца назад

Great videos as always

@ryannbates5469 6 лет назад

is the BBB approach safe for saltwater pools? are there any adjustments that need to be made just for the simple fact it is a saltwater pool?

@SPL 6 лет назад

Yes, instead of the Bleach it will be the salt water generator making the chlorine. The best method for pool care. 👍

@mrzif0013 Год назад

do i need to test pool water (bbb daily?

@SPL Год назад

Every 3-4 days

@Matsuro_まつろ 4 года назад

I have a ph up from E-Z Color 4lbs for $8 USD. Says Active Ingredients Sodium carbonate 100% I found online a 50lb bucket of Sodium Carbonate for around $40 USD. Would any Sodium Carbonate work as long as it's 100%?

@SPL 4 года назад

Yes sir. Same thing.

@Matsuro_まつろ 4 года назад

@@SPL Don't want to keep on bugging but how about this BBS? ▪Bleach ▪Baking soda (Sodium Bicarbonate) ▪Soda Ash (Sodium Carbonate) Or do you recommend Borax over Soda Ash? I just found 55lb bucket of Borax for $30.

@SPL 4 года назад

@@Matsuro_まつろ Borax i better.

@cassas691 4 года назад

Can I use this method for a small 175 gallon kids pool?

@SPL 4 года назад

Yes - will be perfect

@sunflowerscent1 7 лет назад

For newly filled above ground pool, in what order do I put in BBB and can I put them in one right after the other? I will be putting in Natural Chemistry Instant Conditioner, Bleach, Baking Soda, and Borax.

@SPL 7 лет назад

I think I answered on FB. But yes, add the conditioner and chlorine and then test the pH and Alkalinity. Adjust if needed.

@sunflowerscent1 7 лет назад

Yes you did. Thank you!

@crooklinshepard 9 лет назад

I have a 16in above ground Cole man pool

@kimrine2002 10 лет назад

A lot of good information on your video. had the water tested at the store, was told that the calcium was way too high, so was told to drain 20 percent out of the pool., So did so, filled up and then shock water. Now the Cyanuric acid is at 110. How does that happen? told to drain again????? Please help?

@SPL 10 лет назад

Wondering if you have a kit at home to check the readings yourself. I suggest a Taylor 2006 test kit. Sometimes the readings at the pool store can be off. Sample water should be tested right away - as it sits the numbers are not accurate. So by the time you took the water out and drove to the store the water chemistry could be off. Testing the water right away at the pool side is best.

@kimrine2002 10 лет назад

We do have a test kit, I think that it is the basic kit. will check

@suecurwin9835 3 года назад

Could you please tell me how I get the chlorine level up in my above ground pool?

@SPL 3 года назад

Add some liquid chlorine or bleach. easy.

@damsonrhee7793 10 лет назад

what kind of testing kit would you suggest for a small above ground pool around 2000 gallons? Would you also suggest a BBB method to maintain this type of pool?

@SPL 10 лет назад

Yes the BBB method. A simple 5 in 1 test kit will suffice for you: www.amazon.com/Poolmaster-22260-Basic-5-Way-Test/dp/B00107039U/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1405281201&sr=8-1&keywords=poolmaster+5+way+test+kit

@damsonrhee7793 10 лет назад

Swimming Pool Tips, Reviews & How To -MrDgvb1 thanks for the help

@jjk2one 5 лет назад

If cyanuric acid never dissipates then why do you need to ever ad more once the levels are in the correct range?

@SPL 5 лет назад

I wouldn't say it never dissipates but the level can go down with splash out (swimming) backwashing of the filter and when you add fresh water you are diluting the CYA in the pool.

@sondrag2 4 года назад

thanks it means a lot to us home spa owners from you a pro!!!

@sergiocollucci6757 10 лет назад

thepoolcalculator is for sale now...

@robertjackson7590 7 лет назад

Thanks for the help on pool maintenence....... I have a problem of 2000 ppb Phosphate level, what should I do to lower this to the

@SPL 7 лет назад

I am testing the product PoolRX for an upcoming video. When I talked to the manufacturer they said it is ideal for pools with high Phosphate levels since it inhibits algae growth. You can have phosphate levels at 10,000 and the pool RX will keep the pool algae free.

@robertjackson7590 7 лет назад

That's interesting and subscribed looking forward to it, I had read Steve's thinking below and it made sense. I used a lot of chemicals to remove a calcium buildup last year and assume I introduced the phosphates at that time. It was a PITA fighting algea the rest of the season twice a week. Steve; "An extremely phosphate-rich pool generates healthy and hearty algae. These algae can sometimes survive extreme chlorine shocking, especially if the shocking comes in a series of less than totally destructive waves. Over time the algae can become chlorine resistent." "Phosphates feed algae, and chlorine poisons it. By simultaneously starving and poisoning algae, algae can be kept in check with a minimum of either poisoning or starvation." I found a commercial grade Phosphate remover and used it yesterday running the pump all night and changing filters this AM. I'll take a sample and have it tested today to check results. Thanks again for the time you give helping the novice like myself....

@robertjackson7590 7 лет назад

Just got backing from testing and Phosphates are down to 1000 ppb. 4 more oz's of remover should do it. Looking for the PoolRX vid next.