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After some research, I think I'm going to pull the trigger on an Intex auto pool cleaner. I mainly need something to keep the water stirred up during periods of inactivity. If saves me some vacuuming, that wouldn't hurt my feelings either. Seems like this will fit the bill perfectly, especially...

This is my second winter with an AGP. We have the Confer entry steps. All summer things have been great with algae prevention. Just like last year, my pool temp has dropped, chlorine consumption is getting less each week, but for some reason I have algae on the steps! My pump is running 8...

I'll be heading out of town for two days and won't have help with the pool. I've read on here some raise the FC to SLAM level for this short of a trip and let the FC level drift down, which works perfect in this instance. Do I have to let the pump run continuously like a SLAM for algae or can...

I added an initial dose of polyquat (12 oz) last night and my FC was at 1 ppm tonight. Today was cloudy an I got about 2 inches of rain. My FC normally doesn't drop that bad with rain. My CYA is at 40 and I've been maintaining a FC level of 5 ppm. Lately, I've been loosing 1 to 1.5 ppm per...

I have an 18' and have two dead zones I can't figure out how to fix. One is the curve just past the inlet eye because, despite how hard I turn the eye, the flow doesn't hit the wall until about 15' down. The other is down flow side of my Confer entry steps. Brushing DAILY manages the problem...

About a month ago, I took my Confer Steps out for the winter (because they slow the flow and cause algae problems) and had a slight algae bloom, so I did a slam. My water is fluctuating between 65 and 70 degrees, so my FC is not dropping but .5 ppm per day. For the last few weeks, I've been...

In March of this year we had our first pool installed (18'x54" AGP). I have been on TFPC since installation and have been very happy. In late June or early July my water temp was consistently above 90 degrees and we had a low level algae bloom with CYA at 30 ppm and targeting 4 ppm FC. After...

We had an AGP installed in late March. From opening, I targeted 5 ppm with a minimum of 3ppm with a CYA of 30, but once the water temp was consistently in the lower 90's, I had a very low level algae bloom and had to slam the pool, which only took two days. Thereafter, others on this site...

I've been on TF method since day one, which was late March. I run my 2 speed pump on low for 10 hours per day (5 morning and 5 evening), in hopes of saving electricity. Last week I noticed slight algae on the down stream side of the steps and attributed it to lack of use. When I would brush I...

New AGP owner (installed end of March 2014). I've been on the TFP Method since day one and love it. This past week the kids have been gone a lot and the pool has not been getting used much if any. I have the Confer Entry Steps. Over the weekend I noticed some algae on the down stream side of...

I am a little over a week into my new AGP and I'm using the TFP method. I run my 150 sq ft cartridge filter on low for 3.5 hours in the morning and 5 hours at night. My numbers are as follows: pH- 7.5 TA- 80 CYA- 30 Water Temp is 72 I've been using my target for FC at 5 and hitting it with...

Pool installed yesterday and electrical in today. I added the appropriate amount of CYA, per Pool Math using a target of 30 ppm, in a sock through the skimmer. Before bed I tested my FC and pH. FC was one and pH was 7.2. Per pool math, using 0 CYA, I added the appropriate amount of bleach...

First pool going up Friday, weather permitting. I received my TF-100 today and tested the tap water so I can practice and to see what I may need to have on hand. My neighbor's pool water temp is 67, if that make a difference at this point. I will be starting off with the Trouble Free Pool...

I have been lurking, reading, and educating myself on here for many months. Great site, great members and great info. This is going to be our first pool. I'll spare you the details of how we went from community pool members, to possible Intex, to permanent AGP. I've read Pool School several...