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  1. Tito_cen

    Trying to determine pool size

    Hey guys it's been a while since I have been on here! I just purchased a new home and I have a pool I am trying to determine size for proper chemical dosing! Here is a diagram I made with measurements and depth, its kind of too much for me to handle I think :laughblue:. I have been researching...
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    Using MX8 not enough pressure?

    Hey guys I am trying to get some help figuring out my problem. I have a Zodiac MX8 cleaner and runs really slow, and will not climb walls. On the manual it says it should take 20-25 seconds for the wheel to rotate 10 times and it barely spins. I don't believe the issue is with the MX8 as it is...
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    Drained pool need some advice!

    Hey guys not sure if I am on the right area but here it goes. I decided to drain the pool because our calcium was 725, and the CYA wouldnt even register on the tfkit. My questions are as follow How do I know when I need to replaster pool? I dont have any cracks just discoloration all over...
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    Help identifying stain

    Hey guys I have a stain that I have had for years cant figure out what it is, or how to remove it. I have tried scrubbing and scrubbing also vitamin c. Here is 2 pics! thanks Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Just got my tf-100 kit, here are my results...

    Ok guys I received this kit yesterday and I barely did all the tests and need some help... My calcium hardness is 725 (i tested twice) My FC is 4.5 also tested twice (My water does not get clear, but cloudy) My CC is either 0 or .5 it stayed pretty clear but an extra drop of r-871 turned it a...
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    How long to run pump for?

    I've read most of the topics, and the more I read the more confused I get! I have approximately a 14,000+ pool. I also have a 1.5hp pump ao smith centurion switchless motor (dont know what any of this means) i can't seem to find how much water it moves. I read you are supposed to turn over...
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    Basic chlorine question

    I am new here, and although we have had a pool for 10 years we always went by what the store would tell us, which in return has cost us a fortune. Anyhow, I read that the best way to add chlorine is by liquid chlorine, household bleach or a SWG system. I have never done any of those, we have...
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    Determining pool volume

    Ok guys i have gone through various calculations, calculators, formulas but i was hoping i could get help! First of all here is a pic of my pool, i cant determine if its free form, oval, kidney or what! Anyhow i took the depth in 6 places and the average depth approximately 5.5ft. We were under...
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    Newbie

    Hi my name is Hector, and I am from West TX. Came accross this forum searching through google! Anyhow just ordered a Tf-100 kit, and I look forward to detailed testing at home, rather than going to the store weekly and getting offered half their stock! Looking forward to learning from everybody...