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I have tried multiple times to upload photos to attach and I always get an error message. The pics are in jpg format and run in size from 2-4 MB. Nothing weird in the file name. What gives????

I have a waterfall feature on my pool that has it's own pump. We have not turned on the waterfall in a few months (at least). Went to turn it on the other day and all it does is "whine" and not actually pump. Definitely getting power. Opened it up and the basket was clean of debris. The water...

Just wondering if water temperature would have any appreciable effect on testing results? Just started doing my own pool maintenance and care late this spring. Over the summer my water temperature was typically 80+ degrees fahrenheit. Now the water temp is regularly in 55-65 degree range. I...

I purchased my home with pool in August 2013. The previous homeowner had installed concrete rockscape around the pool 3-4 years ago. This includes planter beds, pool deck, columns wrapping the patio cover and the pool waterfall. Anyways, it looked nice (and freshly painted) when I bought, but...

Just received and unpackaged my new Dolphin Nautilus robotic pool cleaner. My question to other owners of this model (or similar Dolphins) is regarding two decent-sized block pieces of styrofoam inside the unit where the filter screens and drive motor are. Should these things be removed? Are...

Been following the TroubleFreePool methodology for a few months now with fairly good results (first time pool owner and still learning.....). The issue I seem to be experiencing is my pool's inability to "hold" chlorine. In the early evening, I add enough chlorine (10% liquid) to adjust the...

Hi All, I've created a simple water testing log using MS Excel. All are welcome to download it and use and abuse it!! Modify it or use it as is if you want. The "Acceptable" or "Ideal" Ranges are for my pool, based upon my situation, knowledge, circumstances and environment. Your's may be...

Looking to bump up my CYA a little bit. Where I live (Southern California) and where the pool is located (outdoors, little or no shade) the pool gets intense sunshine all day long (at least on sunny days---which we have lots of!!). I tested my CYA for the first time this morning using my new...

Question for anyone who has re-built their Pentair Whisperflo pump and motor (which I plan on doing shortly): I have a 6" 3-jaw bearing bearing/gear puller. Do you think this will be "long" enough? I've watched several re-build videos on YouTube (wetheadpumprepair & Jay Schultz) and the...

Just became a supporter of TFP (Lifetime). I am a first time pool owner and newby and this great site and has really opened my eyes. I have a basic testing kit but want to purchase a better one. I would like the TF-100 and want to take advantage of my $10 discount, but couldn't see how to do...