Recent content by JennB

I would totally buy a TFP tshirt, just to wear to the pool store!

Done. I must say how nice it is to get out a measuring cup for bleach. Last year I never had that experience!

Updated test results today FC 4 CC 0 TA 70 CYA 28 - ignoring for now, since stabilizer was added yesterday PH 7.4 I could easily shoot for perfection, but my gut tells me to hold tight until I retest CYA in a few days. Thoughts?

Perfect, thanks!

Yes I agree. I still have some pre-bbb method thoughts that need to be eradicated from my brain... Last question, I promise...maybe ;) Should I add half the amount of baking soda at a time since it's a big increase? If so, what is waiting time to retest and add the rest?

OK got it. Forget the tablets! Raise TA to 80, then add bleach and go get some stabilizer. Sound good? Thanks for everything.

Just to be clear. I will go ahead and add tablets to dispenser, then raise TA. Should I add the 72oz bleach recommended by calculator since tablets take a while?

OK test results: FC 0 CC 0 TA 30 CYA 0 PH 7.5 It looks like I have some work to do. What are your thoughts on using the tablets to add CYA instead of buying stabilizer? I just have some on hand - Aquachem Tabs Plus

New liner just installed. Where do I begin? Is there any point in testing water first or just start adding bleach, etc based on poolmath? Obviously there is no chlorine yet. I have been using BBB method but not with new liner install. I have a TF-100 test kit. Thanks!

Thoughts on this? http://mobile.walmart.com/#ip/Jack-s-Magic-The-Vinyl-Liner-Blue-Stuff/22240926?type=shop-by-department

Is there a need for testing since I already know it's causing staining?

Do you recommend anywhere to test for copper? Or a specific test I can do at home? Does it even matter what the number is when you already know it's in the pool and has to be drained anyway? This is a "left over" problem from using Algaecides last year - pre TFP knowledge. I really thought from...

I have been obsessing (my husbands words) over what I thought was dead algae. Through your forums, I learned it is dirt/pollen and can finally relax. Here is a pic to show you thanks for all your wonderful advice. I'm so excited to show you what you have done for me. I officially have...

This happened to my blond hair little boy. I found the ketchup trick on Pinterest. Worked like a charm! I had to do two applications. He was so embarressed, poor guy. For the record: this happened before I found this amazing website and humbly learned how clueless I was about pools.