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Thanks for the input! Just wanted to double check here with all you gurus to make sure I was not overlooking something. Good point to replace my reagents! My filling is from the spicket with no softening but to date really has not mattered. My iron is minimal here. I watch CYA closely...I...

I purchased the TK-100 kit 4-years ago and have been very pleased! My pool has remained crystal clear using the Trouble Free Pool philosophies. I live in winter climates (Wisconsin) so I drain down about 2-ft each year to get below jets and winterize. In spring, I fill from hose back up to...

Just had to confirm. Nicely said! Here’s to BBB :) Thanks all!

Dumb question but is there any reason to use algeacide on top of your chlorine at initial startup or throughout the season as preventive maintenance? I think just chlorine should work fine without correct? Neighbor has an algae problem (just opened pool) told him to go to shock value based off...

Thanks Richard!! I will do accordingly. jblizzle the chart i used is on this site. Seems to be two charts. I will stick with 5-6ppm. That way I’m safe. Thanks everyone, now I need some 85-degree days!

Just got done with my initial test after letting jets run for the past 8-hours. FC-1.5 CC- 0 TC-1.5 PH-7.3 TA-130 CYA-40 Temp-56 So according to CL/CYA Chart I should bring my Chlorine up to 4.6? Need to add 1gal & 2quarts of liquid Chlorine right? What should i do about my TA its a little...

Thanks Richard! When I closed the pool it was in perfect balance thanks to BBB. I added an extra amount of liquid Chlorine and threw the tarp over it and called it good. I think using a tarp versus a pool cover screen I think helps a lot in opening a pool. It totally keeps out leaves and all...

Yes, you can laugh if you want. Looking at the Chlorine/CYA Chart. Opened my pool this morning. Adding in about 1/3 water back in pool (pool is 29,700 gal. so roughly 9,000 gal adding in). Pool looks crystal clear. No smells. Once I fill to jets and start pool up I will test with my TF-100...

Thanks everyone. I did some research on here and found that Unicel or Pleatco will be fine so probably go with Unicel. Any reason to NOT use my old filters with that center disk dislodged? How long can I go with them if that is ok?

Newbie here, not sure if this is the right spot to post this? I’m in need of new filter cartridges for my Pentair Clean & Clear Plus 420. They are 2-years old but my son in the fall washing them dislodged the center ring inside the tube (witch I guess helps regulate water flow??) and they are...

So if my CC are 0 no need to shock more right? So let the FC go down and do the OCLT test tonight?

Yahoo! we are making progress! Tested 12:30. FC = 23 CC = 0 PH = 7.3 (added PH Up, because he had some to use up) to bring that up. Will re-test all at about 4 today and repost.

Nice Harleysilo!

Wow you are close MOD! Well that is good to know in case we fail we may have to lure you over with greenbacks and some cold beer/wine and of course the best cheese in the world! I will keep you posted on my next results. Thanks again for all your help MOD, means a lot for us newb’s.

harleysilo, you forgot throwing in a few of those cheerleaders as well in the back seat, I think a few cold beers, the top off of course, music LOUD and you sporting some ORANGE boxers should do the trick! With that said, drive to your nearest paint shop and I bet it will be done for FREE :party: