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on the eyeballs, I would measure the PSI, change one, measure, change the next and so on. This way you can find out how each swap changes the PSI at the filter. The other consideration is making sure you have good flow to move the water in the pool. So maybe try a few different setups, in...

Hi Chris - a while back I was trying to reduce the water level inside my auto feeder and found the swapping the return eyes from 3/4 inch to 1 inch reduced my back pressure at the fliter by 4 psi. I have three returns and I'm sure pump, pipes length and a dozen other factors will make this...

I'm new around these parts but I think you need to get the cya in and drop the ph b4 your start the slam. I'll defer to others with more exp.

I have you say thanks too everyone who provides input, not just on my post here but the deep history on the site. I would have been really lost will out spending several hours reading old posts. This slam is a perfect example of what could have gone from simple to really bad quickly if I have...

Pool looks amazing compared to yesterday morning. 7/10 7:10am FC 21 CC 0 - overnight loss of 4ppm, PSI up to 26, water clear. Back washed filter, added 1 cup of DE, replaced 3 inches of water (900 gal), brushed pool, cleaned out baskets. no signs of algae but will keep the slam up until the...

Thanks for the reply. Some updated numbers. 7/9 7:00 Fc 15 CC 0, kids are out of the pool so I started the slam. Added 256 oz (target 24) 10:00 FC 24.5 cc 0 11:20pm FC 25 cc 0 Completed a top to bottom brush out. Water is already looking much much better. Could clearly see the main drains...

Hi Folks.. So I went from amazing 'where is the water' to solid blue pool overnight and cannot figure out what happen. - Using K2006 btw. 7/8 8:00am FC 7.5 CC 0 11:00pm FC 4.2 CC 0 PH 7.3; added 28 oz 8.25% (all I had on hand) (target 5.2) 7/9 9:30am FC 1 CC 0 added 280 oz 8.25% (target 13)...

I'm a newbie too! The general idea of this method is to only put it what you need, when you need it, giving you safe easy to manage water at the lowest possible cost. So if you go with bleach, you don't need the tabs or the shock. Chlorine is chlorine and you just need to have the right...

Hi Folks- its been about 2-3 weeks since I started using the TFP methods. The water looks great and really easy to care for. Now its time for the big 30+ swimmer bash on July 5th. I'm looking to ensure I'm ready. Current numbers FC 8.5 CC 0 PH 7.2 TA 180 CH 120 CYA 60 PH is low as I...

Okay so I just need to monitor FC and PH, like normal, and TA will come down when I adjust for PH upward drifts. Said another way, I'm done with active adjustments and should just enjoy the pool! :D I have to say, switching was really much easier than I had thought. Thanks folks.