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We purchased a non-brand "venturi" leaf cleaner and have used it several times this winter. The pool water never froze solid for longer than a few weeks, making it easier to remove leaves as they fell from the nearby tree - which doesn't drop leaves till December. Using the 5-gallon bucket and...

I'm looking to purchase this leaf vacuum system for use without a pump. This one requires the use of a garden hose and adds water as it vacuums the leaves. The battery-operated ones are at least $150, and we're not interested in spending that much. We live in Metro Detroit and want to use it...

Day 1: FC started at 0, added to 35 (bumped up) TA 110, pH 8, CYA 60,

Has anyone purchased this hot tub? (It could be a Coleman or Bestway, not sure) https://www.costco.com/saluspa-laguna-airjet-inflatable-hot-tub.product.100754503.html We are considering it but after reading the thread of Intex inflatable hot tub problems, we're not so sure it's worth the work...

Our winter cover just tore and is unsalvagable. Has anyone in metro detroit left their AGP uncovered all winter, with trees and a lot of leaves still ready to drop? What would you recommend? The water is already green and it's cold! Thanks

I have a friend who wants to put up a new 16x32 rectangle AGP Intex pool in an area of her yard. She and her husband just discovered an old buried IGP underneath. They can't tell the size of the old pool and are trying to find out from the previous owner more information regarding the IGP. They...

We have a set of Main Access stairs for our AGP and the metal upper rails have corroded and broken off below the step tread. The left over pieces are lodged in an insert "tunnel" and we cannot get them out. There is no way to access the "tunnel". We've tried pulling out the metal pieces but they...

I read this today and thought of TFP and proper FC, TA and pH levels in a public pool. Did anyone else see this? Comments? https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/a-chemical-leak-has-shut-down-a-major-amusement-park-and-left-dozens-sick/ss-AAMhWjs?ocid=msedgntp&fullscreen=true#image=2

Moved from here. I bumped this quote because I find it very interesting and I'm trying to figure out the best balance for our pool this summer. We've had so much rain, I need to rebalance our levels. ABC's of Pool Water Chemistry - Trouble Free Pool FC 10.5 CC 0 pH 7.4 TA 60 Salt 1400...

We discovered a crack in the bottom of our sand filter and have to replace the tank. It will take several days IF they are in stock. We realize we shouldn't try to fix it - we tried several years ago when the crack was at the neck of the filter but this one being on the bottom, it sure is...

The multiport valve handle won't turn on our Doughboy Media Master sand filter. I have already taken it apart. The spider gasket appears to be in good shape and I lubed the gasket and "shaft" that the handle is connected to. Here's a stock pic of the item: The valve rotor flat plate does not...

Hi TFP mods. I've been watching a video of a family purchasing a pool. For your reading pleasure: The pool guy discusses the types of filters available and which to use for the family's new pool. The Father says where they live "(unintelligible)" The pool guy then tells the father "In that area...

Hi all you Northerners whose pools freeze solid, We've put the River Rafts under the winter cover to help keep some of it away from the water but was wondering about the round rings, floaties and rafts. Question: 1. Have any of you just thrown the inflatables under the winter cover and let them...

I'm in the process of closing the pool and the pH is 8.2 or higher. Is there a problem leaving it that high and closing for the freezing winter months, or is it important to get it back down to 7.6? Thanks

Different kind of problem and I wanted to see if anyone has experience in this and/or any thoughts. Background info: We have a Doughboy steel frame AGP, which has a deep end going 4 ft. below grade at the far end. Our sewer line goes from the house through the BACK of the yard into the city...

Air temps 70 deg, pool temp 90 deg thanks to the natural gas heater and not thermostat. :thumleft: No warm weather in sight for the weekend here in fickle Metro Detroit. :flower: Hot spring pool here we come. :paddle:

Why do you think his pool cleared up? He does say it was 60 hours after adding the chlorine but does not say if he added any more. Also adding the many lbs. of baking soda seemed to clear the green. Just curious.

I went to the pool store today to get my free ("bring in your water and have us test it for you") Bioguard pool "shock". While waiting for the water testing, one man was concerned about some chemical found on the water analysis read-out. "But I've never put that chemical in my pool. I wonder...

My pool has a large drop in chlorine mid day ~ 4ppm worth. CYA reads 20 for sure, but maybe I can see the dot at 30. It seems I should add at least 10ppm of CYA so the sun is not burning off the chlorine. If 20, then it gets me to 30. If 30 then it gets me to 40. Would it make any difference...

At the left upper corner there is a time and date that is not the same as when I am actually posting. It is Thursday 8:19 pm as I write this but not the same as the time and date in the corner. Is there a way to sync these? Thank you.

I am hoping for people's opinions re: opening with bird problems. Here is our situation and question: We wait till June to take off the pool cover and open because we have birds that clean their nest and drop baby bird poop all over the top rails and into the water. If the cover is on they drop...

I just found this on YouTube and thought it was hilarious but also looks like a lot of fun.

Our 19 year old Doughboy pump motor finally died. We are trying to decide if it is worth buying anything at this late time of the season (maybe only a few weeks left in the swim season) or wait till next year. We are trying to decide what would be the most economical choice at this late time in...

:lovetfp: Why? Background story first: We got the water to shock level, covered it, shut off the pump and went away for the weekend of 8/16 - 18. Came back on Sunday and waited till Tuesday 8/18 to check the pool. Discovered the pump had died sometime between Monday night and Tuesday morning...

I like to add borates to our pool but the test strips are difficult to match the colors. Is there a drop test available for better accuracy? Thanks! :lovetfp:

We usually clean, roll up and store our winter cover over the summer in a huge trash bin. Should we add water to store it? The "pool expert" at the pool store told us years ago to store it in water. What do you all do? What do you think?

@Richard320 Can you repost the video from Green Acres? It is no longer in the original post and google can't find it. Just want to see it again. My son and I have a great laugh every time we think of it. :laughblue: Thanks

I'm looking for the chlorine price per ounce chart and the old link is no longer working. I have read it is available on the TFP app but I am unable to use apps on my laptop. Is there somewhere else I can find it to use it. I need to buy more chlorine and I want to compare the prices from...

Our pool is in the middle of a SLAM and I was wondering: Is there any need to check CC since the pool is obviously cloudy with clumps of dead algae and leaf debris on the bottom? I figure, since the water is cloudy and algae is still present, I won't test for CC until I "think" its clear...

We got this in the mail and laughed. Do I want to save 20 bucks or 200 bucks? LOL