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    Added DE to Sand Filter - Question/Observation

    Ok, been using TFP for a long time (above ground pool) on my second year with my inground SWG pool (details in sig) no issues water is crystal clear. Pool has been open for a while, it was given a very detailed cleaning prior to adding DE to filter. I slowly added DE and ended up at the 1.5 cup...
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    Question for someone else testing flow sensor

    Can anyone help me out with this, so I can pass the information along. "I've got a goldline controls Aqua Rite automatic chlorine generator. It's showing NO FLOW when my pump is running. The connector from the flow sensor is good. The cable from the flow sensor is good. How can I check the...
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    Safe to Swim Question - Brother in Laws Pool

    Slowly teaching my brother in law the BBB method, his test kit should arrive early next week. He has a gunite IG pool 16x32x32 L shaped (aprox) pool around 30,000 gallons. first two Lpool store results as follows. Two tests 1st test, FC and TAC 0, PH 7.4, TA 70, CYA 100, CH 190, TDS 500 and...
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    Backwash Question

    So, I understand only backwashing when needed and agree with the concept why waste my perfect water. I am using a Polaris 9300 Sport and a Catfish handheld to vacuum, so i don't suck the dirt through my filter to reduce backwashing. My pressure has not moved since opening(brand new pool...
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    Magnolia Trees-Leaves = High Phosphate levels?

    Here is the background, my brother in law just purchased a new home with a gunite IG pool. I do not have all of the information on the pool but this is what i know. 16' x 32' with a L and a Deepend (not sure on the size) right around 30,000 gallons according to pool store. Sand filter, in...
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    Bad Storm- Wind Lots of Debris in Pool - Power Out

    Great Site everyone, fantastic information. Just wanted to check and see what others would do in this situation and ask for suggestions or thoughts on how i handled it. Test results morning before storm water temp 86 FC 4 CC .5 PH 7.2 (I am aerating to bring up PH after lowering TA) TA 70 CYA...