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Sorry if I'm beating a dead horse here. My TA has been high for the 2nd year in a row. Current test results. Help is much appreciated FC= 3.5 CC= .5 PH= 7.6 TA= 210 CH= 250

I have a major backflow of water when I shut my pump off. It will blow the lid off the skimmer at times. I'm assuming I have an air leak somewhere. I just resealed the fittings into the filter. Possible pinhole/air leak on the hose from skimmer to pump? I will say the lid to the pump basket is a...

I found this in the garage. Can I use this to just use it up? If so, is it considered dichlor? Thanks! My normal bleach is 73% Cal Hypo

I did my first OCLT last night and the results were good...... no fc loss. The TF-Pro and this forum is definitely a game changer when it comes to taking care of your pool. It's nice to be in control of water testing and to learn how to properly do it.....still alot to learn here for me but I...

This is a very nice test kit and the smartstir makes it super easy! I was a little gunshy but after doing it and following the instructions(which are great) it went really well. Few questions I have are: Why is my TA testing so high? Is this normal? Are people adding bleach daily or every other...

I am anxiously waiting on my test kit. In the meantime I feel as though I have a problem. Chlorine was testing low as well as FC yesterday. I am using 73% cal hypo. Attached is my water test from June 20th. Looking like I have a problem since my CC is so high? Water was cloudy after adding cal...

I found my old but never used TF-100 test kit from around 8-9 years ago minus the K-1000. Are the chemicals still good and can I use it or should I buy a new one. I'm looking to utilize the info on this site to keep my wife and I out of the pool store and to get a better understanding at keeping...

I have a TF-100 test kit on order, my cheap test kit keeps coming back as high ph. I keep addding granular sodium bisulfate i think it is to lower but dont see a change. How soon can i test after adding? I have added two doses by mixing it in good in a pail of water.