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  1. Carolwoodpacific

    Pool is trouble free, but with low TA.

    Today's test as follows... FC-5 CC-0 PH-7.9 TA-40 CYA-25 My TA has been low for several weeks now. PH is easy to control though, I put six ounces of acid in every week like clock work. Should I worry about the low TA, I hate to put a bunch of baking soda in when the pool is trouble free. P.S...
  2. Carolwoodpacific

    Update from a pool newbie using TFP method.

    Hello everyone, We purchased our house four months ago with my first pool. When I moved in the CYA was over 175, so I did a drain and refill. Using the advice found here I have spent $25 on chemicals so far, all from the big box store. Everyone who has visited my house comments on how clean...
  3. Carolwoodpacific

    Only one suction line into the pump?

    I only have one suction line into the pump with no valve. Where do the pipes merge? I did test for suction at the main drain and at the skimmer, both are working.
  4. Carolwoodpacific

    Where do I drain pool water?

    Is pool water safe/legal to pour into my yard? If not... Is a residential plumbing system and city sewer up to the task of accepting the large volume of water a pool pump produces? Thanks, Joe
  5. Carolwoodpacific

    About to close on a new house. With a pool!

    Hi everyone, I'm Joe from Central Florida, we are just about to buy a house with our first pool. I have read and re-read the everything in the "pool school," and watched a lot of videos on YouTube. Without this website I would be a pawn of the pool store!