Recent content by Tonka Tuff

I'm using an aeration method to raise my PH. I used PoolMath to check quantities for some of my other numbers but I noticed under PH it says to add either soda ash or borate. Is this a short cut to raising your PH? I'm going to stick with aeration rather than add stuff to the pool, but I was...

Long story, but I've been reducing it. Just wanted to share the idea with people who may not want to buy a sump or compressor just to aerate or for those, like me, who don't see the point in using more electricity than needed.

Lucky you found this place prior to the phosphate remover. I got duped and didn't find TFP until after. They've saved me lots of money, which I chose to donate back to them for the amazing advice and hassle they've saved me. It's a small drop in the bucket compared to what a pool store would...

HI guys, After doing some research on here on how to aerate, I saw a few good ideas posted in random areas. Some included using a sump pump. Some included using an air compressor. One, which I went with used a PVC method and the already built in returns. I liked this method for a number of...

Hi! I had a very similar problem. First, to check a CYA higher than 100 you can do a dilution test. Fill your tube up to the 7ml mark with pool water. Fill the tube up from 7ml to 14ml with tap water. Shake to mix. Empty tube back down to the 7ml mark. Now test as regular and multiply your...

That's a really cool idea! I was thinking of something similar with a timer.

Just donated. Thanks!

After a month long battle of correcting what the previous owners did and then what the pool stores did before I found TFP, I am finally able to say thanks with a picture. I'm clear, my CYA is back in normal range, my FC is falling back to normal levels and I've got just a few more little...

Hi. No cloudiness and or discoloration. The pool is completely clear. I've been battling high CYA levels since I got this pool. The CYA was off the charts and so was the FC. I drained some last week and retested like I said above, but it only brought the CYA down to 110. I just want to get back...

Been battling getting my pool back to normal levels. Neglect from when I moved in threw things in wack. Did a recent test today after draining and refilling last week. FC: 17 CC: 1 TC: 18 CYA: 110 (Used dilution method) TA: 100 PH: 8 CH: 330 Pool Calculator says need to do a variety of...