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Hello, I live in California, we have received approximately 40 inches of rain in three months and my water is now very cloudy. Chemical analysis is good chlorine is 4, pH 7.5 calcium 225. In ground pool, plaster. We did clean the filters 2 weeks ago, I don't think it is cleaner residue, we...

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Hi all I have had a very successful year with balancing my pool using TFP! Now it is spring and after all the rain here in California I have some issues. My pH runs high always 7.8-8 and I usually have success lowering it with a cup or 2 of Muriatic acid. The Alk is usually steady at 100-120 but...

Yep, Did not do the #'s correct, it was to CC that was .5. This am the CYA is 60 which seems high. Lots of company with kids enjoying the H out of the pool, using my chlorine 'tabs' added to skimmer for slow release of chlorine with some stabilizer but seems the stabilizer is getting a bit high...

Thank you all for replying Yes, I am still trying to adjust to doing things TFP way. Brand spanking new pool with all the new fangled dodads and TFP seems the old fashioned way however I am learning that daily maintenance is absolutely necessary. If I had a pool service they would only come...

So 2 days ago I did my first 'real' test with new FT100 kit. My numbers were CHL 3ppm TC 3.5 Ph 7.5 ALK 90 CYA 50 Not bad so I thought, then last night we had a very hard rain. This morning CHL 0 Ph 8 I stopped there and this evening after the sun was off the pool I added 1 gal. Liquid chlorine...

Thanks to everyone for your input, I've returned the Phosfree, I now have my TF100 and here are my results. CHL 3ppm FC 3 CC 0.5 Ph 7.5 CYA 50 Calc 275 ALK 90 I also just learned (by accident) that my UV system was not turned on and my Fusion 2 mineral system needed a cartridge replacement. My...

Thanks everyone, I'm on it. Returning the Phosfree and investing in test kit, chlorine and brush! I'll let you know how it works out in a few days

Had my water testing at pool place today. I have a 20,000 gal in ground pool, new as of Sept 2014. I do have a stubborn green alge that likes to cling to sides and in light sockets. Is resistant to shock treatment. The pool water is nice and clear however. Total Chlorine 5.6 Free Chlorine 3.7...