Recent content by EDAM72

Thanks all, water chemistry is spot on, I have used the TFP method for some time (however inherited this pool 2 years ago-when it was out of wack and fixed the chemistry). Not sure why copper is like that, but cleaning it this weekend. I have my own Taylor kit and keep it dialed in all the time...

No, I get it, and agree. The bowl is from 2016, do they all last about that long? I am trying to understand what caused it, how to prevent, etc. Does pool water slowly seep out, or is it just the AZ weather? I am moving and buyers wanted to find a way to prolong the life of current bowl (and in...

Hi all, hoping someone has an idea what causes this, ways to alleviate/repair etc. I have two spillway bowls; one looks fine as was replaced a few years ago. This other bowl was from 2016 when pool was built. The outer protective layer has fallen away and the concrete deteriorating. Someone said...

Hi All, just wanted to close this out. I added the 30PPM Boric acid and have been watching it now. Process was super easy. Added 30 pounds for my pool. Dissolved pretty quick, brushed it around. Been over a week now and PH is staying steady. It is time for a drain and fill this winter anyway...

I am going to try the Borax Acid 55 pound bucket from DudaDiesel. The price has gone up since reading last posts around this. $79 for 55 gal bucket, $39 to ship. Oddly other sources like amazon and walmart have it (from Duda as well) with free shipping but the price jumps to $114. So not...

Thanks, Yes, the pool has been a little unloved. I plan on draining, cleaning and refilling in upcoming off-season. Just wanted to get the chemistry right now and the strategy so I know when i redo it how to manage. Since I have got the chems in the right level the system has been throwing a...

Thanks all, latest test. PH still climbing, getting TA down to 50 (it was the other day and came back up). I am watching the video posted and other research here on TA PH and salt pool. May try the Borates thing is TFP recommends it to help. FC 5 CC 0 PH 7.8 TA 60 CH 900 CYA 70 Salt 3800 CSI .25

Ok, PH still continues to rise, and as I add acid TA keeps going down. TA ideal range according to pool math is 60-80. It doesnt seem like I should have to add acid daily, might as well be adding chlorine daily to my chlorine pool. I'll read some threads and articles on TFP for this. Latest- FC...

Alright all, latest results, I think I made an initial mistake on CH levels, lighting wasn't great, so did outside in natural light. The color change very gradual. I will most likely get a drain and replace in off season going so I can also clean the scale ring around the tile and start with...

Thanks again all for the assistance. Pool is doing much better, getting CYA up slowly and PH down. Pool is holding FC during daylight hours very well now, very minimal loss even in sun. The salt cell keeps reading high salt-going back and forth between 4900-5000. Salt test keeps showing...

Ok, so it sounds like doing the acid until PH is at desired level is the correct method here. I'll need to see what is the best run time and percentage level for the SWG. Seems a bit too high and long right now. If I want to run pump just as long, I assume I just lower percentage to reduce...