Recent content by fozzie

This is our third summer with the pool and I can't say enough good things about TFP! For those of you on the fence about trying the TFP method, it is soooo worth it! Yesterday we took the cover off and had CLEAR WATER for the third straight summer, and almost perfectly balanced. Thought I'd...

Found the R-0001 & 0002. Just did the FC test and boy are those reds hard to distinguish--I suppose it will get easier the more I use it. It read somewhere between the 7.5 and 10 ppm. Then I did the FAS-DPD just to see how close they'd be, and that read 9 ppm FC, so not too bad. I know...

Yes I agree, VERY hard to see.... - - - Updated - - - We have a local pool supply store (not Leslie's), so I am off to see if they have what I am looking for.....

Thanks everyone!! Looks like I will need to buy reagents R-0001 and R-0002, as I didn't see them as part of my TF-100.

The pH side goes up to 44 (ml?) and the chlorine side goes up to 9 (ml?)

Thanks for your replies Griswald and JoyfulNoise.....so how much water to I put in each cylinder before I add the drops? I'm guessing fill them up to the top line?

Hello all! I ordered the Taylor 9056 which tests chlorine up to 10 ppm, and having trouble finding directions on how to use it. I was surprised when it arrived it came with no directions. Can anyone help me out with this? I've searched this site and haven't found much about it...maybe it's...

We would like to totally close this weekend. No need to blow out lines according to our PB, they use flexible pipe and it's embedded in the concrete footer around pool, so at least we can save that step. I think I will skip the polyquat and make sure to open early enough in the spring. I see...

Thanks, when do I add the polyquat? after shock level is reached and then has fallen half way? - - - Updated - - - - - - Updated - - - I saw that LOL!

Btw, I plan to raise chlorine to shock level of 31 before closing:D

Hi all, I really need to get pool closed this weekend, the tree dirt is just too much to bear any longer and the wind doesn't want to stop:mad: Water temp is 63, do you think I will be safe if I add Polyquat 60? Test readings this afternoon were: CYA 80 Cl 7 ppm TA 60 pH 7.4 thanks for any...

Thanks....didn't know it was okay to run pump that short of time on account of keeping the dirt filtered out and all, we have a lot of trees around. Do you do the 8 hours during the day or at night, or doesn't it matter? Thought I read somewhere that daytime is better.

This is the first summer with our pool. Last couple days water testing have been very consistent....haven't even had to add acid to lower the pH. pH 7.5 FC 11 CC 0 TA 70 CH 300 CYA 80 My question is about how to lower the FC. I know it's safe to swim and all but it really doesn't need to be...

Pwrstrk--Great visual of sock/cya, thanks! I was trying to decide how I would do that..... Casey--Right now it's stored in our garage. We have a cool dark basement...will that help it to last longer? Who knows when I'll actually need it. I got it at Costco, guess I could return it.... hmmmm.