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  1. samwestx

    HELP with replacing light in pool

    Hello all....it's been a while.....guess that's a good thing......so my Bluesquare Spectrum 360 LED light has gone out......seems to be a pain to get my hands on one AND it is NOT going to be an easy "replace" as the plug and play feature it has with the 2 prong set up is not common......it's...
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    SUDDEN bubbles from jets............

    So we had 12 inches of rain in 4 hours a few days ago.............never had the bubble before unless I had just opened the pump lid............noticed bubbles while it crested with rain.............drained the pool back to normal levels...............thought it was pump lid o ring (2 years old)...
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    Ok.............can't figure this one out

    SO..........................i replaced my original pool brush with the WHALE brush (LOVE IT BTW)...................however, my CYA (CLOUDINESS) seems to rise (COMES ON STRONG) since i've been using it.............any ideas? tested CYA about an hour and half ago and it was at 45 after i drained...
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    Questions for getting started....AGAIN

    Good morning to all the lovely people on this forum........I just had my pool plaster repaired in spots a couple of days ago and was wondering what to do for my levels as the pool was completely drained...........I did bring the FC to point and everything else checked, however, I didn't check...
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    Plaster repair.....

    Is draining imperative for pool plaster to be repaired properly? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using Tapatalk
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    Hayward TriStar VS pump.....

    Can and/or should I run it 18-20 hours since that is what it's made to do....modified it some from when PB left it at 2800rpm for 12 hours......quite a big spike in bill........went to 2200rpm for 15 hours-that gave me identical water turnover rate......thinking of doing 1700 rpm for 20 hours...
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    Partial drain of pool....

    In trying to lower CYA, if I drain pool below return jets, is it OK to still use equipment "as usual" while it refills via water leveler? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using Tapatalk
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    Tapatalk......

    Is anyone's tapatalk account acting up? hasn't been working last 24 hours......
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    CYA level

    Hey, gang......maintaining the pool has been somewhat of an easy task with THE kit.........however, i am beginning to see the rise in CYA (gradually) as i'm still using pucks and may be doing so through the upcoming football season as my time at home is about to cease......i know the pucks are...
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    LED color lights.....

    Hey, everyone.....hope all is well with everyone.....it's been a few weeks since i asked anything (been on top of maintaining a CLEAR and BEAUTIFUL pool with the help of my TF100 KIT-updated pics coming soon), but i'm wondering if there is any way to find out what kind of pool lights i have, so...
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    Pool brush.....

    What is a must have for brushing pool plaster?......mixed (stainless steel and nylon) or pure stainless steel?
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    Skimmer socks.....

    Any input? Plus?
  13. samwestx

    Pebble plaster trouble in WEEK OLD POOL

    OK......seen a couple of brownish/light rusty spots close to each other in the same area AND have about a nickel/quarter size (width) "hole" where the plaster "disappeared" (maybe an 1/8-1/4 inch in depth)..........what should i expect them to say AND do to repair......thanks in advance! - - -...
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    First PERSONAL Chlorine Test....

    Ok, guys.....PB's cleaner was last here on Thursday....saw him measure Chlorine and water did change color in tube.....no, my TFT has been ordered but not here yet, so I purchased a simple test kit at Academy (trying to put myself in the habit of checking daily), but my water in tube doesn't...
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    Does chlorine tablet matter? Cheapest place to buy?

    just pickin you heads! - - - Updated - - - chlorine tablet brand*
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    LaMotte ColorQ PRO 7

    is this better than the TFT water tester?
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    Chlorine-Free Sun Shock Water Purifier

    Does anyone have any input on this solar item.....does it work? Maybe in addition to? Thanks in advance.
  18. samwestx

    Maytronics Dolphin M400......

    Is there anything that isn't mentioned in the manual that is good to know about this? Thanks in advance!
  19. samwestx

    Hello from DEEEEEEP South Texas

    Just wanted to say que paso and thanking you ahead of time for all of the future advice that I know I'll be receiving in the future......I'm REALLY thankful that you folks are around as I plan to be "pool guy" for my NEW pool.........I hope to absorb a wealth of knowledge from you all, so that I...
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    Coach looking to be COACHED up on NEW POOL.......

    Hello, ALL......glad a site like TFP is available for NEWBS like me. I really want to be the POOL GUY myself (make sure it gets done right) and I'm SURE this will be the most valuable resource for me.......any EARLY-MUST suggestions for my NEW BAHIA? THANKS A BUNCH!