1st time pool owner, confused on chemicals

[BigDave]

You're in luck! Read this:http://www.poolforum.com/pf2/forumdi...tex-type-Pools

[Johnny13334]

So is the bbb method the best way to go? And thanks for that link, that's exactly what I needed.

[Johnny13334]

Also, I couldn't find dichlor anywhere, so I got super shock instead. Is that gonna be ok until I can get to SAMs club for the dichlor?

[BigDave]

Read the label on the supershock - what's in it?

[Johnny13334]

Calcium hypochlorite 52%
Inert ingredients 48%
Total 100%
Available chlorine 49%

[PoolDoc]

That super shock should be OK.

BBB method is, essentially, the idea of
1. Testing accurately, and
2. Using ONLY the chemicals you need, from the most convenient source, regardless of label.

All other methods were designed by pool chemical companies, who lose money if you manage your pool well!

[Johnny13334]

Ok, I'm glad that will work. Should I just continue to use that or get some dichlor? Thanks for everyone's help on this!