A lot of people in this thread have given you very fine advice and you seem to have rejected everything that has been proposed. Where should we go from here?
Time, energy and money wasted
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I dont know I am waiting for my husband to return from work and we will discuss the options you all have suggested.
My pool appears to be about 10% better than yesterday. So that makes me happy!
My pool appears to be about 10% better than yesterday. So that makes me happy!
You don't have to buy the kit from TFT test kits if that is your hang up. If you think TFP is getting some kind of kick back or profits.
I ordered my Taylor 2006 from Amazon. Prime got it to me 2 days later. The Taylor test kits are legit.
If you would rather you can get a Taylor 2006 test kit. They are both talked about on here.
The TF-100 is a better deal as it has more of the stuff you use daily.
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All we want is for YOUR pool to be a clear pool. :angel:
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The TF-100 is a better deal as it has more of the stuff you use daily.
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All we want is for YOUR pool to be a clear pool. :angel:
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Yah I saw them on Amazon. They're the same price on the tft website too.
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Amazon has a warehouse here too so I usually get my products the next day.
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Amazon has a warehouse here too so I usually get my products the next day.
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Just one thing I hit on earlier. The TF-100 is made from bulk Taylor regents in the best quantity. You will only get a few CYA test before you run out of supplies. You will also quickly run out of the fas/dpd test so like what was said. The TF-100 is the best bang for the buck.
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That's not my hang up at all.
I just don't see why driving less than a mile to NPS to have my water tested is any different than purchasing a $70+ test kit and doing it at home.
Seems silly.
When ny husband geta home I will return with water sample test results and let you all know what they are.
The phosphates will still be high but I am positive thr chlorine level will be VERY high. So hopefully it will be clearing up here soon cuz its super hot and the pool sounds good!
I just don't see why driving less than a mile to NPS to have my water tested is any different than purchasing a $70+ test kit and doing it at home.
Seems silly.
When ny husband geta home I will return with water sample test results and let you all know what they are.
The phosphates will still be high but I am positive thr chlorine level will be VERY high. So hopefully it will be clearing up here soon cuz its super hot and the pool sounds good!
could order the taylor-2006 from amazon to get you started tomorrow and also order TFTestkits bundle that includes the reagents you need to complete the SLAM - I think it was called XL option.
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Well themamacurd, many have replied, and we certainly don't want to come-off sounding harsh. But TFP pool care and pool store advice simply are not compatible. We advise TFP members/visitors to avoid the pool store for testing, advice, or products for several reason:
- You simply won’t get the advice/service you deserve; many stores hire seasonal employees that don't know pools or were only taught "the store way"
- More than likely, you will waste money on products your pool doesn’t need (i.e. algaecide, Phos-free, etc, etc)
- Some tests have been proven more effective in outside (natural) lighting which effects the testing. Do it at home.
- Over & over we receive comments on how pool store tests were inconsistent by the same store, employee, or between stores.
- The pool industry easily structures their pool testing to support specific products that many pools simply do not need.
Simply put, pool care CAN be done by you, and with minimally invasive, common household products. But you must have the proper tools (TF-100 or Taylor K-2006). I encourage you to get your own test kit, but inevitably the choice will be yours. Either way, I hope you have an enjoyable swimming season.
- You simply won’t get the advice/service you deserve; many stores hire seasonal employees that don't know pools or were only taught "the store way"
- More than likely, you will waste money on products your pool doesn’t need (i.e. algaecide, Phos-free, etc, etc)
- Some tests have been proven more effective in outside (natural) lighting which effects the testing. Do it at home.
- Over & over we receive comments on how pool store tests were inconsistent by the same store, employee, or between stores.
- The pool industry easily structures their pool testing to support specific products that many pools simply do not need.
Simply put, pool care CAN be done by you, and with minimally invasive, common household products. But you must have the proper tools (TF-100 or Taylor K-2006). I encourage you to get your own test kit, but inevitably the choice will be yours. Either way, I hope you have an enjoyable swimming season.
You know what? Theres a hurricane coming in off Baja thats going to hit us hard either Fri or Sat. I think I am screwed either way.
But I will let ya'll know what the test says in a bit!
But I will let ya'll know what the test says in a bit!
That's why we highly recommend getting your own test kit. You can't get good advice without giving us accurate info. I also doubt the pool store will test your water every couple hours if you're not following their advice & buying their products.
Sorry if it sounds like we are just trying to give you a hard sell on the test kit. Its just most of us have the kit, love it and the sparkling clear pool water. We also know it's saving us money in the long run.
Well the choice is always yours.....listen to the gospel of the pool store and trust in magic potions, or test yourself and confidently swim in water you know is safe.
PS - Here's a link showing how my pool looks after getting the kit and following the SLAM procedure.
http://www.troublefreepool.com/threads/99620-Thank-you-TFP
http://www.troublefreepool.com/threads/99620-Thank-you-TFP
Let me tell you how two pool stores helped me ruin my pool
I was a first time pool owner. The pool has sat for over 6 months collecting leaves and trash. I got all of the stuff out and filled it up.
Took the water to the pool store up the road. They tested it and sold me $150 of stuff "This will get you set up". With in two weeks I started seeing some green on my walls. Took more water to them. "Oh yeah you need x,y,z" That trip cost $75. I did this for over a year. I fought that pool for a year! I even went to a different pool store for help------more $$ with very little results. "Oh your water just needs to be lowered about an inch and add this"
My water was SO off that the liner cracked all over the bottom and the water rushed out almost taking me with it! NOW I know what was wrong-----------my CYA from the pucks and bags of shock the pool store had me putting in was so high and I am thinking my PH was so off that my liner "dry rotted" with water in it!
My husband so wanted another pool that I told him IF he could find a way for me to take care of it without the pool store we would think about it. He found TFP. I bought the test kit BEFORE I bought the pool to make sure I could really do it. It was easy and fun! We got the pool and I have not looked back and we BOTH love this pool!
Kim
I was a first time pool owner. The pool has sat for over 6 months collecting leaves and trash. I got all of the stuff out and filled it up.
Took the water to the pool store up the road. They tested it and sold me $150 of stuff "This will get you set up". With in two weeks I started seeing some green on my walls. Took more water to them. "Oh yeah you need x,y,z" That trip cost $75. I did this for over a year. I fought that pool for a year! I even went to a different pool store for help------more $$ with very little results. "Oh your water just needs to be lowered about an inch and add this"
My water was SO off that the liner cracked all over the bottom and the water rushed out almost taking me with it! NOW I know what was wrong-----------my CYA from the pucks and bags of shock the pool store had me putting in was so high and I am thinking my PH was so off that my liner "dry rotted" with water in it!
My husband so wanted another pool that I told him IF he could find a way for me to take care of it without the pool store we would think about it. He found TFP. I bought the test kit BEFORE I bought the pool to make sure I could really do it. It was easy and fun! We got the pool and I have not looked back and we BOTH love this pool!
Kim
Kim, I have a 5-way test kit now and yes I do agree I need a more sophisticated test kit but not a $70 one. I will find a reasonably priced test kit somewhere for sure.
And Kim, yes I do believe the same thing has happened to us with the shock and the tabs. I do believe the tabs is adding to the problem.
I am very interested in learning what you all have to offer. I like the idea of using simple science (borax, baking soda, ect) instead of dropping $32 on algeacide. But I am not interested in the test kit ya'll are pushing.
And Kim, yes I do believe the same thing has happened to us with the shock and the tabs. I do believe the tabs is adding to the problem.
I am very interested in learning what you all have to offer. I like the idea of using simple science (borax, baking soda, ect) instead of dropping $32 on algeacide. But I am not interested in the test kit ya'll are pushing.
The people here are so nice and are hesitant to tell you but I will. You will completely fail at having a properly balanced and sanitized pool by listening to the same folks who got you into this position. It just won't work. You seemed ok with following whatever advice they threw at you with no results and then come to us out of despair looking for a solution mere days before a pool party. Then when you do not get the answer you wanted - a fast fix, you completely ignore the great advice the good people of this site have offered.
I do hope it all works out in the end for you, but I have my doubts.
I do hope it all works out in the end for you, but I have my doubts.
I am going to fail at balancing my pool's chemistry all because I refuse to shell out $70 for a test kit? I doubt it.
I dont take care of the pool, I never have. I am on a three week vacation from work and am giving my husband a break from takimg care of our pool. I have been to two pool stores twice. I did what they said twice. Everything else I have done has been suggested on either this site or another similar site. Everything I have learned about pools I have learned from this forum and from another similar forum. And I have learned it in two days.
I am seeing results with the pool clearing. I can now see the brush at 6 ft deep where as yesterday I couldnt. I am brushing the pool daily, backwashing as needed. I removed the pucks from the pool, I am adding liquid chlorine as needed. Once I have someone here to watch my small children I am going to get a new test kit to keep an eye on my chlorine levels.
I am positive all will be fine. And will happily let you know what my numbers read.
And I have been dabbling with the pool since Monday.
I dont take care of the pool, I never have. I am on a three week vacation from work and am giving my husband a break from takimg care of our pool. I have been to two pool stores twice. I did what they said twice. Everything else I have done has been suggested on either this site or another similar site. Everything I have learned about pools I have learned from this forum and from another similar forum. And I have learned it in two days.
I am seeing results with the pool clearing. I can now see the brush at 6 ft deep where as yesterday I couldnt. I am brushing the pool daily, backwashing as needed. I removed the pucks from the pool, I am adding liquid chlorine as needed. Once I have someone here to watch my small children I am going to get a new test kit to keep an eye on my chlorine levels.
I am positive all will be fine. And will happily let you know what my numbers read.
And I have been dabbling with the pool since Monday.
Your own words. It makes a very material difference in the amount of CL you need to deal with your pool, and now you're left wondering: which one is right?
I get my water tested at Leslie's, but that's because I want to use their coupons and Shasta will accept the printouts as proof that I maintained the water for warrantee issues. Their numbers aren't too terribly different than mine, but they do have a fair amount of variability. Depending on who at the store tests my water, they get anywhere from 100 ppb to 600 ppb on the phosphates, and my personal opinion, is the phosphate remove is a high markup item and good for that particular clerk's commission check. I never buy the stuff.
I was there listening to a tale of woe with a couple ahead of me. They'd just drained their water a week earlier to reduce CYA, then the next test told them they'd over shot and needed to add stabilizer and because of green water, they needed shock (dichlor). Now their CYA was testing at 90, still had green water, and that earlier drain was for nothing. All the clerk could say was, "I'm so sorry that they had you add too much stabilizer."
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