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[QUOTE=joesbaby]mom2-4...do you have any idea how much chemical to use for a little 8'x27" pool? i dont think i do it right and im looking for any help on amounts. thank you in advance.
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joesbaby, it is really hard to tell how much you should use. There are several factors to consider.
1) what type of chemicals are you using? (just chlorine?)
2) how much the pool is used
3) how much sun the pool gets
4) how dirty the pool gets when the kids play in it.
It is really a good idea to get a pool testing kit, that way you are not using too much or too little. The test kit can be a simple one for your type of pool. Just has to have a chlorine and pH test. I am guessing for the size of your pool, 1/2 ounce (or less) of chlorine each day it is used. Once a week, maybe 1 oz. But, I can not stress to you how important it is to keep the filter clean!! Clean it daily. Not necessarily replace it, but, clean it!! And be sure to scoop the grass and bugs out daily. And even take your mop and mop the bottom of the pool. Hope that helps.

Lee, glad the kids enjoyed the movie, and so did you and DH!! Thanks for letting us know how they were.

Frugal for me today, not much, probably just cold water wash. DD#2 has band camp all week and DD#3 has swimming lessons. So that will be gas used. I will try to take DD#2 to the park between the start of band camp and after her swim lessons and until band camp is over. That will save a trip back home. As band camp is from 9:00 to 12:00 and swim lessons are from 9:45 to 10:30. And camp and swim lessons are just seconds from each other, where as home is minutes away!