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Pool math, done for you.

The same calculator Ron's Pool Coaching cards use. Type your numbers, get the amount. Always follow your product's label; if it says less, use the label.

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How many gallons is my pool?

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How much chlorine do I add?

Ron's target is 2 to 4 ppm. Stabilizer (CYA) above Ron's range (over 50, or over 80 on a salt pool) needs more chlorine, so then the target goes up.

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pH and alkalinity

Fix pH first. Alkalinity is what keeps pushing pH around.

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How much salt?

For salt-system pools; Ron aims for 3,000 to 3,500 ppm. Rounded down to whole 40 lb bags: re-test after a day of the pump running before adding more.

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How much water do I drain to lower stabilizer?

Stabilizer (CYA) only comes down by swapping water for fresh water. Tablets keep adding it.

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What green or cloudy water means

Green

Green water means algae got ahead of your chlorine. The common real fix is to drain the pool, clean or pressure-clean the surface, and refill with fresh water. Bringing it back with chemicals alone takes a lot of shock, a lot of days, and is easy to get wrong.

Want to try the chemical route? That's a video call with Ron, so he can walk you through it live. Near Dunnellon, Florida? Ron can quote a cleanup in person.

Cloudy

Cloudy water usually means the chlorine lost ground or the water isn't being filtered enough. The right fix depends on which, so run the pump around the clock, test your water, and don't pour in clarifiers or extra chemicals until you know the cause.

Stuck? Talk it through with Ron on video, $39 ($29 for members).

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These tools give standard pool math for the numbers you type. Ron Elkins Pool Service and repryntt AI can't see your pool. Always read and follow product labels, add chemicals to water, never mix products, and keep people out of the pool until it's safe. No guarantees of results; you are responsible for your pool.