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Hi TFP, Closing soon and I got a cyclone blower to blow out my lines and wanted to do it from my skimmer through the filter multiport (on recirculate). However the inlet hole on the bottom of the skimmer is 2" and all my hoses and fittings are 1.5". Are there any adapters out there that I could...

As a matter fact my PH skyrocketed over 3 days. Went from 7.2 to 7.9 over 3 days. My PH rarely moved over the entire season and now it's gone nuts.

Hi TFP, First, my current numbers are: FC = 25.5 (had my SWG at 60-80% while it was in the 90's which kept it in the teens, now its cloudy and in the 70's-80's. Need to decrease SWG %) CC = 0 Calcium = 275-300 PH = 7.4 (but rises quickly quite often) CYA = tested 4 times different times and...

Just out of curiosity, can one use 2 turbo cells to generate more chlorine? And how?? (Preferably Hayward)

Hi TFP, I had opened my pool mid April and my water was crystal clear. I ran a test on the water that day and every other thereafter and the results were dead on perfect. I maintained my levels since then and the water has been clear as clear can be. Daily results: Temp:60 FC:5 to 7 CC:0 PH:7.2...

Hi TFPers. I am having a hard time trying to find locally a 3/4 inch "deep" socket for the reinstallation of my Hayward 60 DE filter ring nut and bolt. Any online recommendations? Also, I saw a bunch of videos where people used drills to tighten the nut/bolt for these filters. Would that be...

Hi TFP, The blizzard here in the NE just finished dumping 30+ inches of snow on my pool cover (tarp style cover). Now what?? Do I leave all the snow on top? Any harm doing so? I've heard some people would remove/shovel the snow off of the cover. That's the last thing I want to do after cleaning...

Hi TFP, I have a fiberglass pool that I chose not to have a rail installed. I like the "natural" look. But the entry stairs into the pool are a bit slippery. It does have a little texture to it but not enough to stop anyone from slipping if they are not careful. What can I do to fix that? I was...

Brand new Intermatic Mechanical Time Switch Model T104P3 Bought it new but don't need it for my pool setup. $75 or best offer

For sale brand new Hayward Prologic Aquaplus (PLPlus). Comes with brand new Tcell15 salt water generator $1,000 + shipping or best offer Thanks!

Hi TFP, First and foremost, I LOVE :lovetfp: TFP!!! I cannot say enough how much this forum has helped me maintain a crystal clear pool since the beginning and it has been a piece of cake! However, and I might be doing this completely wrong, but I have been trying to get my FC up to about 4+ppm...

Hi TFP, So the first phase of the pool patio around the pool, the concrete base, is now complete but a lot of the concrete dust and stuff is in the pool now. I was maintaining the pool crystal clear , thanks to TFP! :bowdown: But now the pool is cloudy. Few questions: 1. The concrete guys...

Hi TFP, We just had our pool dug, dropped in, backfilled, and water filled yesterday. Everything is plumbed (pump, filter, etc). The only things needed now are: electrician to hook everything up on Monday, inspection on Tuesday, startup sometime during the week (which includes charging filter...

Hi TFP, I am looking for recommendations for a heater for a fiberglass pool in NJ with specs as follows: Size: 16 x 40 Depths: 3'6" to 6'6" Gallons: 17,000 Water surface: 468 sq.ft. My rates for Gas are: and my rate for Electricity is 0.14 I hear that heat pumps are more economical but don't...

Hi TFP, I know this might be a personal/sensitive topic for some. But I need help. As you can see from my sig, I will be building a pool in the next couple months, or maybe a bit later if it keeps snowing like it is up here in Jersey. I was planning on using all Hayward equipment per my builders...

Hi, I live in NJ and just got slammed with a ton of snow that has been accumulating for the past month on and off. Now we have huge mounds of snow (approx. 3+ feet) everywhere, including my backyard. I will building an in-ground pool in a couple of months and was wondering, what am I to do when...

Hi TFP community, In March/April timeframe, of 2015, I will be having a Caribbean Viking fiberglass pool built in my backyard. Initially, I will not have water features but will plumb for future water falls just in case. Just wanted to get your opinions and tap into your expertise on if what my...