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    Is TFP seeling reagents internationally yet?

    Hi Guys Been a while since I logeed in, well thanks to TFP I have been managing my own pool with perfect results for the past two years....we are just enjoying some spring weather here in Queensland so time to get ready for the swimming season. We don't "close" our pools here in Queensland...
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    SWG output vs pump time

    Happy Friday Until recently I ran the pump for 2x3hr sessions per day for total 6hrs per day, the SWG was set at 50%. Consistently getting FC results 6.8 to 7. I wanted to drop this to 5 so I set a new regime at 1x 3 and 1x2 for a total 5 hrs per day with SWG set at 100% expecting that...
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    Understanding the differences b/t the TFPC method and SWG manual

    Not questioning it per se and I am heading down the TFP route, but I would like to understand it....below a table of TFPC targets and targets specified by my SWG user manual. Salt CYA FC TA pH CH TFP Ideal 4200 70 5 70 7.5 350 SWG Manual ideal 4000 50 2 120 7.5 225...
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    First test - some help needed please

    Below test results (Fresh Taylor reagents), I have a couple of issues I would really appreciate some help with.... pH 7.7 (Raises from 7.4 to 7.7 within two days) FC 7 CC not tested CYA 70 TA 120 - 130 (Range is results from multiple tests) CH 420 - 450 (Range is results from mulitple tests)...
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    Calcium flakes

    Hello All Couple of weeks ago started getting a lot of calcium flakes as per the attached pic, they are coming out of the inlet pipes and I have every reason to beleive the SWG is the 'culprit'. I am waiting (And waiting and waiting:() for my testing kit to come from NQPTK but in the meantime...
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    Best options for salt content testing

    Appologies if covered recently but what is the best recommendation for testing salt levels in pools? I have seen kits (Such as the Taylor salt test kit) and strips and alos some kind of meters - advice greatfully received. (Need to test 4000ppm +/- for SWG).
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    Crunchy Saying Hello

    Hi All Great site, lot's of helpful people! Recently purchased a house with salt water pool, first pool I have owned and I like to DIY so willing to learn what I need too to keep my pool safe for the kids and looking good. Pool water looks good but I am currently using a pool shop for testing...