Episode #9: Using the BBB Method To Sanitize Your Swimming Pool

The BBB method (also known as Bleach, Baking Soda, and Borax) is an easy way to maintain your swimming pool all season long.

• Advantages of using the BBB method over more traditional sanitizing methods such as 
• chlorine tablets or salt water generators.
• While there really aren’t many, I will discuss any disadvantages I can think of as well.
• Knowing your CYA and other pool levels is key when using this method.
• Testing methods and assuring accuracy require dependable testing kits.

Notes:

Taylor has good testing kits that allow you to determine the levels by using liquid reagents.  

I will be using a digital testing photometer that uses tablet regents to accurately determine free chlorine, total chlorine, cya, and alkalinity.  It is a Pool Water Lab device.

Bleach - Raises chlorine levels
Borax - Raises pH and slightly raises alkalinity levels
Muiratic Acid - Reduces pH and alkalinity levels
Baking Soda - Raises alkalinity levels
CYA - Raised using stabilizer

Following a few simple steps will help make your swimming pool stay clear and fresh while you are away on vacation.

Don't let it worry you and just follow the basic principles you use regularly when keeping your pool clean.

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It is important to open your swimming pool well before it is "truly" swimming season.

Get your water ready to jump in now so you will have a clear and refreshing pool ready as soon as possible.

Mentioned in this podcast

Xtreme US Power Vacuum
https://easyclearpool.com/easy-automated-vacuum/
https://easyclearpool.com/does-your-xtreme-power-us-pool-cleaner-keep-getting-stuck-try-these-tips/

Your spa is a great place to be year round, especially in the winter months.  Nothing is better than relaxing in the cool air while having your body submerged in warm water.

In this episode I will briefly discuss the best temperatures for you and your children so that your family can have a safe and fun winter season while using your heated pool or Softub.

In this episode we discuss the 3 different types of heaters you can use to heat your swimming pool when the temperatures are cold outside.

Swimming doesn't just have to be in the summer time, with the correct setup you can swim year round.

When it comes to closing your pool for the season there a few things you need to do to make sure your water stays clears during the off-season.

We discuss the 12 steps that are a must when closing your pool to give you the best re-opening experience the following season.

By following the advice we mention in this podcast, you can be sure you will have much easier and less costly opening experience the following season.

Links Mentioned
You can find these 12 steps on our blog site at https://easyclearpool.com/closing.

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About once every few months you will want to do a water change for your Softub to keep it clean, clear and fresh.

I will go over the steps I follow to complete this task without the use of any power pump or disassembling of the Softub.

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We discuss briefly why we started this podcast as well as answer a couple of pool questions that pool owners may have.

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405-653-8722.