Is any of that true? Hi Cici, please read the previous responses to the same comment, listed below. I also recommend Clarifier and Algaecide, in weekly doses, for Intex pools, which may have small-ish filters. Oh, if your water gets cloudy, you can use clarifier on a weekly basis, to help your filter. Thank you. If you just shut off the pump and leave town, its not going to be pretty or easy, when you return. Your test kit or test strips will tell you for sure, but aside from that, it would probably be about 3-4 of our 1 chlorine tablets at a time, replaced promptly when they are almost dissolved/depleted, which should be about every week. Then start with the tablets today also. hollygolightlygirl Not everyone lives in the same place or has the same pool. Hi Miriam, if you dont have a filter, I would plan on changing the water every few weeks, even with keeping it clean and with chemicals. What is your recommendation? The answer? Lexie, you can upgrade to the 1000GPH system, that will be much better for water quality. Tiffany, yes add some of the shock, do the math so you dont over-treat the pool. If the total amount of tablets equal 1 tablet by estimate you can count that tablet. The little squares on the strip will change colors when you take it out. Amanda, you just need to know the gallons in your pool and then you can convert the amount. Ty . If you have not added any, or the level is zero, add 1lb of Cyanuric Acid to the pool, to raise the level up to 30-50 ppm, and protect the chlorine from the sun. You pour the bleach/chlorine in the pool in front of the return water from your pump in the pool. This important part of water maintenance also protects your vinyl Intex pool, and is more comfortable for swimmers. Hi Jillian, I have not heard that cya or calcium chloride could damage a pool liner, and I think that you should use Cyanuric acid (Stabilizer), in the range of 20-50 ppm, in most sunny pools. The 1000 gal filter pump (B3518) would be a better option, and worth the extra $26, in my opinion. They usually come in 1-inch or 3-inch pucks and are placed in floating dispensers, pool skimmers, or automatic chlorinators. 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. . Yes, that is too much. Any advice about the cartridge would be great too. Your article is a great primer, but if you dont mind I have a few followup questions. They say, once a bromine pool, always a bromine pool, because the bromides will remain in the water. Hi Shani, you could use a 1000, the 1500 GPH might be too large, and it also requires adapters, as the hose size is larger. OMG, that is the reason your pool is cloudy. and high chlorine? Swimming pool chlorine tablets kill bacteria, prevent the growth of algae, and help to maintain a safe swimming pH in your pool water. For very small pools such as yours, I also recommend using a weekly Clarifer and Algaecide dose, to help the usually very small filter. I have had it on the whole time its been up and it has never done this until today. If so what chemicals would you suggest? 1:26 pm The offline chlorinator will the best option for you. Havent used any chemicals. Any suggestions? Can you tell me exactly what I need to buy to start treating water? Also, what other chemicals do we need to buy? It is also important to always round up to the nearest 5,000 gallons. Hi Lacey, probably not zero, that would be very unusual to have zero for calcium hardness, but it could be low, or soft water. Do you have a list for a beginner? It'll help you save $100 right away on pool care! If youve ever wondered how granular chlorine or powder chlorine is made, heres the big reveal. "publisher": { You can help keep that excess calcium in check with a scale prevention product. I will decrease chlorine tabs, for adding 1lb PH increaser, I have never purchaser this before, what brand or where to get ? When freshly filling an Intex pool, remember the cyanuric acid, aka Stabilizer. Should I empty the pool and and start over or can I shock it? These contaminants are often the culprits for cloudy water, and they can gum up small cartridge filters. Can you use this chlorine tablet in a 600-gallon pool? Be careful not to overshoot the mark, but add small doses of 1 lb at a time or less, and then recheck the levels a few hours later. I just got my Intel pool on Memorial Day. But I seem to have some algae particles in the water that seem to settle at the bottom of the pool over night and they collect in these lines. }, Balance your pH and alkalinity and monitor your chlorine and cyanuric acid levels. And for #4, I would test before and be sure water is balanced and the chlorine level is steady and holding. However, you can keep the water chlorinated, with twice daily additions of bleach or granular chlorine, or you can use a chlorine floater with tablets (best idea), to keep a consistent and constant level of chlorine in the water. If you have some granular chlorine, it would be best to add a few tablespoons now to boost the level. You may want to adjust the chlorine quantity depending upon the weather, seasonality, and your pool usage. etc. They dont like high chlorine. What chemicals will I need to open my pool? Begin to chlorinate right away, your chlorine level will fall within hours. Some pools however, during the warm afternoon, when the pool is being used, cannot maintain chlorine levels due to the UV loss and the demand from being used, and also the pump being off (?). And Oh! Alternatively, you can take the harder, more precise route. For the iron and other metals, use a Stain & Scale chemical, like our Stain Away, or Metal Free, and these will reabsorb metals back into solution. When you are using chlorine tablets as the primary source for sanitizing your pool, they will add cyanuric acid in your water. Hello I am new at this I have just put a pool up 1648 Intex metal frame pool round new with all these chemicals first off what do you start off with. As a general rule, one 3-inch tablet will sanitize 5,000 gallons of pool water. If so how much should I add. Is that possible? Sometimes they have funny looking duck or animal on top, other times theyre blue and look like the one in the picture above. Shock is also used when your chlorine level has dropped to near zero, to get the level up again fast. I take it I need a chlorine floater and tablets. Algaecide wont kill it, despite the name, use chlorine. Mike, thats the basic level, be sure theres a good chlorine reading, 1 tablet is enough, with the vents in the floater closed all the way. We are a registered 501(c)3 non-profit that is funded by user donations. 5. I have another article you can read by clicking here explaining in more detail the main reasons to not add chlorine into your pool skimmer. Hi Cara, use as many tablets as it takes, to produce a constant and consistent level of chlorine, at least 1-2 ppm, day or night. Overall, 3-inch stabilized chlorine tablets are best for outdoor use, while unstabilized 1-inch tablets are ideal for small indoor pools and spas. And of so what do you recommend? You will however, still need water balance chemicals, for pH and Alkalinity levels, and will want to add cyanuric acid, per Intex instructions, to protect chlorine from the sun and prevent overwork to the salt cell. An the chlorine levels do not change Im also keeping the pool covered when its not in use. 1. Michelle, lower the pH level to 7.2, and shock it hard-er, until the algae dies. Help! I am wondering what I can do/add so I can keep water in and safe for my little girl, Hi Sara, wrote this post just for you and your little girl: How to maintain an inflatable pool: https://blog.intheswim.com/how-to-maintain-an-inflatable-kiddie-pool/. If the pH is below 7.0, add pH increaser (Soda Ash), or if above 7.6, use pH decreaser (sodium bisulfate). Hi Sara, of course Im going to recommend you buy your pool chemicals, accessories and supplies at InTheSwim.com! Trichlor chlorine tablets contain up to 90 percent chlorine (compared to granules). During these breakdowns, two important compounds are formed: hypochlorous acid and hypochlorite ions. 4. I closed the cholorine tab floater and left the cover off for the sun to bring it down and tested today and all are high today including the total. 1st time owner, thank you. I appreciate your help! In most cases, you're best off with 3-inch chlorine tablets, as one single tablet can treat up to 5,000 gallons of water. You could run the chemicals without a filter, but only if you use huge amounts of sanitizer, to the point where the water would not be safe. These hold those 3 inch chlorine tablets and gradually dissipate while bobbing around the swimming pool. And each year, he continues to help more people with water chemistry, cleaning, and troubleshooting. The number of tablets and frequency of use will depend on the size and strength of the tablet and the size of your pool. If you want a more accurate answer, youll need to go through the steps outlined in this article. With its dial control valve, you can easily adjust the chlorine level depending on your pool's size. You can also use a freeze zip bag, with the corners cut out, and a piece of pool noodle in the top, to hold it aloft. 1 inch chlorine tablets dissolve faster than 3" tablets, due to increased surface area, making them a better choice for larger pools over 50,000 gallons. Yes, when the water is green that means the algae is winning. Next question our filter is getting dirty really quickly (less than 24 hours) and water stops flowing which is not ideal. Do you recommend a certain filter? Our PH and total alkaline are high. How many tablets do you suggest and how often should I be using them? 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? You can shock a pool with chlorine shock or non-chlorine shock, both are good, but if you use chlorine shock, wait for 8 hours to use the pool. Thank you. Most small Intex type pools DO come with a filter and hoses, as a minimum. We will watch it and when it is almost gone will put another. So heres how to choose the right chlorine tablets based on your pool size and how to add them safely. Keep a tablet in the floater at all times, use enough to maintain 2.0 ppm. Most chemicals can be added within a few hours of each other, or some can be added at the same time, in different sides of the pool. Use Clarifier and Algaecide weekly, per bottle dose. I havent noticed much for cloudiness other than dust and tree debris. We joined the Intex club with the pandemic closures this summer. For your daily chlorine level, use tablets, either several 1 tabs, or for your small 8 pool, 1/2 of a 3 tablet, placed into a chlorine floater and replaced (promptly! Run the filter 24/7. Cyanuric Acid (aka Stabilizer) can help keep chlorine levels high even during 100 days with many swimmers. On average, most pools use about one 3 inch tablet for every 5,000 gallons of pool water, replaced every 5-7 days. I use 200g multifunctional tablets in floating dispenser on setting 2. I just bought a 1030 easy set pool. I always say use enough chlorine to establish a consistent and constant chlorine level of 1-2 ppm, as verified by your test kit or test strips. How much time should elapse after adding chemicals do I recheck levels? Can I use this inside pump in the basket like thing on top of filter cartridge instead of a floater? Then add a chlorine floater with 1 3-inch tablet for every 5000 gals of pool water. Hi Lisa, get a 15K start-up kit, 25 lbs of 3 chlorine tablets and a chlorine floater. I have the 830 round intex and bought the basic startup kit but there are no overall instructions, just instructions on each packet. Chlorine. 3. For example: chlorinating 10 gallons of water with a dose of 5 mg/L (ppm), would require the following: 5 x 10 = 3.8 mL of bleach. Thanks for your help! If not, what should I do? The rule of thumb here is to use one 3 inches tablet for every 5000 gallons . How do we get the water clear and to not stain our new pool? 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. Thanks so much. Add Clarifier weekly, per label dose There are three common ways to use pool tablets: using an automatic chlorinator, inside a floating dispenser, or placed in your skimmer basket. I have an intex 300x200x75 Hi Tara, most of your questions are answered in the post, and previous comments, but to start you off, test the fill water. The water has stayed clear and the pool has never gotten slimy, never seen any algae etc. Hi Amanda, the tablets are used for your every day, all the time, chlorination. Great point. For best results, we recommend testing the chlorine level once per week. This is my second year putting up my 1230 pool and I cant seem to get the chlorine to register. Yes, chlorine tabs dissolve slowly to release a steady supply of chlorine into your pool water. Purchased 830 Intex. Also im assuming the filter should only be on when there are no people in the pool? This is otherwise known as chlorine demand. Hi can I use the same for a 8 x 5 pool ? The amount will fluctuate with the level of pool use and with the water temperature and with the amount of work the chlorine has to do, or the amount of contaminants in the water. parts per million of chlorine residual achieved by adding 5% chlorine bleach, in the amounts below. Recommended level is 30 ppm. I just got a 366*100 Bestway above ground pool, and I have no idea how much chlorine tablets to put in it. Looks like your current store isn't near your delivery area. Chlorine tablets are the most popular method for keeping residential pools clean; 70 percent of residential pools are kept clean with tablets. Do those tabs dissolve slow enough that I can use them or is that way too much for my pool. Containing up to 90 percent chlorine, solid trichlor chlorine tablets also contain cyanuric acid (CYA) that stabilizes the chlorine and protects it from breaking down in the sun. This amount will change over the summer you will need more tablets for warm water, heavy use, heavy debris, lots of sunshine, rain, etc Recheck chemistry after an hour or two of adding. I shock once a week at night using In The Swim Super Shock with my filter running after doing so. Oh, and run the filter nearly non-stop, 24/7. Over-filter the water, and it will be easier to manage. Can you help? Hi Tim, yes a 1/2 cup of regular unscented bleach 6% strength, will yield 2.0 ppm per 1000 gallons of water. Is that necessary? Item Length. 4. So, multiply the dosage listed on the bucket or bottle by .0639 to calculate your dosage. We have a solar cover, a skimmer and just bought a pool vaccuum. We dont want to leave our filter pump on 24/7 while gone and dont want to have to ask someone to come maintain it while we are gone. We just set up a 1030 (1,074 gallons) easy set pool. each chemical in the start-up kit will give you precise dosage instructions. When can I let my kids go in? In your case, for your size pool, and using 65% cal hypo granules (regular pool shock), use 11 gms to raise chlorine level to 2.0 ppm, which is a good target. I bought granules (now wish I hadnt) and cant figure out how much to start with and how much to maintain. I have a question. We are among the masses with a new above ground pool this year (1236). 7. Use enough to maintain a constant and consistent level of chlorine, of at least 1-2 ppm. Dont worry about alkalinity unless you cant control your pH. I have a 10 x 30 Intex pool that Im using 1 chlorine tabs in. This is also a good time to add water to your pool from evaporation if needed. Hi Susan, yes you do need a pump/filter, to circulate and filter the water, to keep the water safe and sanitary. (Learn more about how chlorine works here). My Total Chlorine is usually around the same. Its OK to not add extra cyanuric acid, you will just use more chlorine, but should be able to maintain the chlorine level throughout the day. Hi Maura, yes that is the basics, and you may need nothing else. I have an 18 x 48 pool. In just hours of being without at least 1.0 ppm of chlorine in the water and things start to grow. In order to maintain proper chlorine levels the average swimming pool will require one 3-inch chlorine tablet (tab) every 3-5 days. But that doesnt usually happen, in most cases you are fine to use a floater, Im just painting a worse case scenario. So instead of doing that, here are 4 much better ways to add chlorine tablets to your swimming pool. If you have a small pool of 5,000 gallons or less, consider getting the 1" tabs instead. Algaecide. Can you tell me exactly what is needed to purchase for chemicals and what we need to purchase if we use the salt system? Always read and follow label instructions when shocking the pool. Over long term, it will weaken the vinyl, but once or twice per year and its okay. Any new postings here are unlikely to be seen or responded to by other members. Hi if I order a kit from you how long does it take to get it In the mail. Also, what other chemicals do we need to buy? It says you should put through a skimmer which we do not have. Shop Online or at any of our 900+ retail stores! Ive heard that with the smaller Intex pools I dont need to worry about Calcium hardness levels, is this true? I would suggest draining and refilling, half or more of the pool. Have the 15,000 gallon kit but it says our pool is 6,000 -7,500 Max worried we will use too much chemical! Finally, run that filter pump 24/7 if you can stand it. Related: Balance Your Swimming Pool Water in 7 Simple Steps, Chlorine tablets come in two main sizes: 1 inch and 3 inches. I just got an Intex 1030 Pool that came with the filter system. Or do I shock it first? The more advanced option which is also more expensive is an automatic chlorinator. If you test more than that, use fewer tablets, if you test less than that, use more tablets. Having sparkling, clean water is every pool owners dream. And make sure that your chlorine pucks come in a properly sealed container or bucket. If chlorine drops to 0, within 24 hours it will turn cloudy and germy things start to grow. brush the pool and skim the surface. There should be instrucions in the manual, but basically shut off the pump and plug the wall fittings at the pool, or close the valves if you have them. (!!!). Hi Ashley, a filter will be hard to use on an inflatable pool because the hoses will go over the wall, and need to be held down underwater but not impossible. How and what can I do to keep the pool and water levels where they need to be? If you can see the bottom of the pool floor, you may be able to bring it back with chemicals and filtering non-stop, but it will be much faster and cheaper to drain and refill. It is hard on the vinyl, and very soft water is known to foam easily, and may be more prone to clouding-up. Well start with the simplest and most commonly used method for figuring out how many chlorine tablets you need to use. Sign up now. That is the cheapest, fastest and easiest solution going. What is the best way to fix this. I removed it, cleaned it, and 2 days later, brown again! Which comes out to about 0.3 ounces of chlorine needed to increase that pools chlorine by 1 PPM. Thank you! Powerful 90% available stabilized chlorine. Theres nothing in this list that I would deem unnecessary, although for very shady pools, you could not use Stabilizer (aka cyanuric acid). Hi. "address": "", Pool being used daily. If it is 1 lb per 10,000 gals, then use 1/3 lb. Below 7.2 and the vinyl suffers degradation, and skin, eyes and hair start to complain. If you have a single speed pump, switching to a variable speed pump can lower your energy bill and allow you to affordably keep your filter running. With so many stores closed, I want to order this now so when I need it, I dont have to wait for it to arrive. Use enough tablets to maintain a 2.0 ppm chlorine reading. 434.6. We have the Intex 15\48, water going into it now. Tablets typically come in two sizes: 3-inch or 1-inch chlorine tablets. Translation you will need more or less, at different times of the year, to maintain the 1-2 ppm minimum chlorine level. (using 3in floater and have not shocked yet)Other levels were perfect 2 days ago and didnt swim yesterday because it was chilly.Today the ph is running high at 8.2 and alkaline seems low at 50 (I went ahead and tested it despite what kit said.) No matter what type of chemical youre adding, remember to ALWAYS read and follow label instructions. This allows precise control over chlorine levels and helps ensure that chlorine does not drop below 1 ppm, where germy things begin to grow. Test stripes Just one day without filtering (or without chlorine), in that Chicago heat, and things can go awry. To get that number, youll have to test your free chlorine level at the same time every day for 3 days, then get the average by adding up the results and dividing by the number of days you tested. Hi Lee, normally the red eyes and chlorine smell would be from a high level of combined chlorine (Chloramines), which are removed by shocking the pool. Regardless, since the pool is not filtered, I would recommend dumping and refilling the pool every two to three weeks, to be sure it is safe, and be sure kids dont drink the water, or urinate in the pool. Add 3-4 3 chlorine tablets to a chlorine floater, and replace when empty, every 4-7 days. If pH is high, lower it with an acid, to around 7.2. Thanks! Your pool has about 650 gallons, use about 1 oz., or 2 tablespoons, as it will take a few days for the tablet to dissolve enough. If youre still feeling confused about water chemistry and how to add pool chemicals, check out our Pool Care Video Course. If you dont, youll need to measure the length and width of your pool (or diameter for a round pool), followed by the depth. You will need, at the very least, chlorine tablets and a tablet floater, some granular chlorine, and Clarifier and Algaecide is a good idea for Intex pools. Clean the filter regularly, as needed, or weekly. This page and the comments/questions herein have literally answered ALL the questions I had about my 10 ft Intex inflatable pool. It just have slimy sides and bottom but water is very clear still. Test your water daily for several weeks, until you understand your water chemistry and how it behaves, and then you can test every 3 days or so. 3. Or, if draining the pool is a feasible option, you can always start over with fresh water in your Intex pool if the Calcium Hardness gets above 800 ppm. But they're easy to fix. Which do I do first? Hi, thanks so much for your help! What exactly do I need to get things started chemical wise? I am having a heck of a time getting the ph and chlorine levels in line. On the other hand, 1-inch tablets contain far less chlorine (about half as much as 3-inch tablets), so they're better suited for smaller indoor pools and spas. For small pools, you always have to do the math, to convert. $1,242.00. At least 1 lb of shock, or two. Shock? Yes, reduce the granular to 2 oz, every 7 days, you should be fine. Adjust the amount of tablets used, and the vanes or baffles or vents, at the bottom of the chlorine floater, and you will get chlorine level dialed in, to a consistent and constant 2 ppm. 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. Hi so i just purchase a 18 x 48 intex metal frame pool & i have no idea what chemicals i should buy to keep the pool clean. Is there a certain type of extension cord that is safe? Hi! The only problem is really some wasted chlorine dollars. Also, I am assuming I will still need to use chemicals to control algae correct? My intex 1548 with a salt chlorinated filter is up and running. Low pH is not really a concern, unless it is below 7.0, verging into acidic territory, where, over long periods of time, it could damage the pool and components, by being aggressive or corrosive. 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