Recent content by KazooTom

Needsajet: Took no offense. You were right to say I was blending Pool Store info with TFP Site and other on-line resources. That needed to be pointed out to me. The multiple factors in play --algae, no CYA, No FC, metal reading -- got to me this Spring. Learn a lot f rom all who took time...

Hi back domct203: Yes that's what I'm reporting. All last summer I had pool store analysis reports done via computer show "zero" phosphates. The three done this spring show 4713 ppb . . . 5193 ppb . . . and latest OVR 5093 ppb. That's "parts per billion" In city location -- no runoff...

Thanks to all of you who've responded with your thoughts and expertise. You make some good points and I will spend some time digesting them. I guess I will have to learn to IGNORE local pool store advice and keep to the TFP program only. I know that TFP experts say to ignore...

Thanks needsajet for your quick and detailed reply. I'm a long time "fan" of TFP -- and have been handling my pool chemistry myself for about 24yrs. For most of those years, I've often had a light green algae cast to my otherwise clear water when I opened. I also have used for years the...

I’m back for some advice from the experienced TFP pool experts. Looking now for a series of "practical steps” to help me get better control over various pool chemistry issues I face upon opening my pool. The traditional sequence of pool opening procedures may or may not be the best steps for a...

Good News! Followed the advice of both UN1017 (amounts of liquid chlorine) and Swampwoman (for her general procedure) and my chlorine levels stabilized after about 5-days of gentle treatment. Took around 3.5 gal. of 10% pool sanitizer -- perhaps a bit more to get things to hold with my 12K...

Hi Swampwoman: Thanks for sharing. It's Sunday so I'm following your hourly procedure so hopefully I can get it to hold. Another sunny day and I seem to be losing 1ppm per 1-2 hrs. Adding about 1qt at a time -- about every 2hrs or so. Would like it to hold at 2-3 ppm for several daylight...

Most advice on-line says to keep FC chlorine levels at 2ppm or under for 1wk or 2wks after adding the ascorbic acid. I guess I was confused and thought that 4ppm instead of 2ppm was the better initial hold point. Glad that you asked me to reread. Thx. Showing a 1ppm FC reading right now...

Hey 1017: Thx for the prompt reply. Your advice helps me to get started. The end goal for FC level that holds then is 4ppm? FYI my CYA level is 45-50 and the Best Guess Chart comes up with 4-6ppm FC too for that level of CYA. When should I begin to get a FC reading above "zero"with my TTK...

Split from Ascorbic Treatment--gone bad?? Zea3 I really would like a few more specifics on the use of liquid chlorine to return the pool to "balanced" after using ascorbic acid to remove iron stains. Don't want to do something by mistake and end up with the "iron" precipatating out. My...

The yellow OTO Just added signature with some pool data. No problem tossing strips away YET all tests were n sync this season before I reduced FC to remove rust stains a week ago.

Until last week both my pool "AquaChek strips", Taylor "BASIC" test kit" (K-1000) and the R0070 Taylor powder method agreed on the FC levels in my pool. But last week following an asorbic acid/ metal sequestation procedure to remove light rust stains, the tests I've done don't agree any...

Didn't get the TF-100 test kit until recently. Like many, I had been using two brands of pool test strips (AquaChek FC/ ) all current. At opening I had no FC with high chloramines. My CYA was low compared with end of last season -- as reported above 20-30ppm at opening but 60-80 or higher...

First of all thanks for all the helpful info on this site. Learned a lot from the Pool School and by reviewing the experiences of others. Been operating my 14x30 foot in-ground backyard pool (12K gal) since 1993 and once in operation with chemistry balanced, it is very stable over the summer...