Recent content by drafferty

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    Bleach v corona virus - backup plan?

    I’m really interested in opening my pool but the bleach availability is nonexistent in light of covid19. Is there an alternative that can be used until bleach becomes available? I know I should have stockpiled some but didn’t. Thanks in advance
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    Solar Covers

    I live in the Northeast and am interested in purchasing a solar cover to retain heat during the nighttime hours. I have an in ground mountain lake shaped pool 25k gallon capacity 40x23. I was wonder what the best brand, mil thickness, and color folks with solar cover experience would recommend...
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    Dry Acid vs Muriatic Acid

    Thanks so much!!!
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    Dry Acid vs Muriatic Acid

    Hello, I really want to continue to follow the TFP/ BBB method as it has been giving me stellar results since I opened for this swim season. My question is what are the disadvantages of using dry acid over Muriatic Acid? Prior to joining the TFP website I purchased a 30 lbs. bucket of pH minus...
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    My water is expensive! Is there an alternate way to lower CYA?

    The previous owners were using the pucks and I was also up until I found this sight. :D
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    My water is expensive! Is there an alternate way to lower CYA?

    I was wondering if there is another method to lower the CYA? My water is expensive and I dont want to have to drain all that water! My current readings are: FC 5, CC .5, pH 7.6, CYA 100, TA 120. I have a 30000 gal vinyl inground, 24 sqft Hayward DE filter, 1.5 HP hayward single speed pump...