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Hello everyone. I tried looking this info up because I know it's a common question but I could not find it. I'm trying to get my FC, pH, TA and CYA to recommended levels. Can you tell me which one I need to correct 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th? Thank you so much!

Hi guys! Hope everyone is doing well. So I'm in TX and made it through the winter storm. However, my cleaner pump didn't. The housing cracked. I called my pool guy to tell him what happened. I told him that I do not need the cleaner pump as I have a robot. So he basically took the cleaner pump...

I am a pool owner and went through Pool School on this forum. I understand how to care for my pool. My sister bought a new condo, which came with a spa. My sister asked me how to take care of her spa. I have a couple of easy questions: 1. I use Pool Math to find out the amounts of chemicals I...

I started on this forum about 1.5 yrs ago. I learned and applied the TFP method. I feel like I have been successful except for dealing with pH. Here are my numbers: pH: 8.0 TA: 70 CH: 320 CYA: 50 Cl: 6.0 I have to add MA every 2-3 days to get the pH down to 7.6 ppm. Last year, I asked the same...

When I built my pool 1 yr ago, I was taught to use Chlorine pucks. I then found TFP and then use liquid chlorine ever since. My question is my current CYA is 30ppm and I want to raise it to at least 40ppm. I have heard that the pucks increase CYA as well as sanitize. Would it be ok for me to...

Hello, Has the anyone use this device before? Here is the device at Costco: Chlorine-Free Sun Shock Pool Purifier It says this device reduces the need for chlorine by 80%. Any comments would be appreciated. Brian

I read that we should remove our robot pool cleaner when we add chemicals. If my pool is balanced and all I'm doing is adding chemicals (ie: liquid chlorine, MA) to keep it balanced, do I still need to remove the robot. It's just a hassle to have to remove the robot, add the chemicals and then...

Do you guys use the sweep hose on this machine? The manual says the sweep hose helps to get the corners. I was wondering if the people on this forum use the sweep hose.

TFP states that you add solid/granular CYA by placing it in a sock and leaving it in the skimmer. Does anyone know what would happen if we didn't use the sock and just dumped the solid/granular CYA into the skimmer? I was just curious.

I am a new pool owner in Houston, TX. I was just wondering if I needed to close my pool. I don't know if that is the right term. I'm asking if I should completely drain my pool for the winter or if I should continue to test and balance my pool. Sorry for the dumb question

I have read on this forum that we can purchase solid CYA at Walmart. Does anyone know the name of the product? I was not able to find this at the store. Thanks

I recently have noticed some white spots on the floor of my pool. It used to not be so noticeable but now it is. I test my water regularly and balance it as instructed on this forum. I called my pool builder since my plaster is still under warranty. He advised me to use Jack's Magic (Magenta)...

I have had my pool for over 6 months now and I have balanced my pool the TFP way. I test it regularly to make sure I'm balanced. Last week, I noticed more white spots on the floor of my pool and steps. I called my PB, who came to my pool and told me that my pool looks good. He said I was doing...

I am testing my CYA with the Taylor K-2006 kit and when I pour the mixture (test water + the reagent) into the tube, the mixture goes all the way to the rim of the tube. I can still the black dot. My question is I need to raise CYA but how do I obtain my CYA level so I know how much CYA to...

I'm having problems finding the right balance between my pH and TA. I have been adding MA every 2-3 days to get to pH level of 7.6 ppm. People on the forum have told me that the reason why I'm adding MA frequently is because my pool is new and the plaster is still setting. Well, my TA was...

I believe that I have my pool balanced according to the recommendations on this forum. However, I find that I have to add MA to level my pH about every 2 days. Is this normal? What is the average amount of days between adjusting pH for a balanced pool?

I have the Taylor K-2006 test kit and I have a question regarding the CYA test. We are supposed to transfer the test sample to the comparator tube with the black dot at the bottom. The directions say to transfer the sample until the "black dot on bottom just disappears when viewed from the top."...

Hello, I am a new pool owner and I'm using the Taylor 2006-K test. All my numbers are good except Cl. Based on my current CYA level of 40ppm, I'm supposed to have FC level of 5ppm. I'm currently at 3ppm. I believe my pool is clear based on the tests I've read on this forum: 1. I can see the...

I am a new pool owner and when they installed the pool, I just went with their recommendation. One of the recommendation was to install a Del Ozone sanitation equipment. They also installed an in line chlorinator. Recently, I started reading thru this forum and I have now switched to liquid...

I just received my Taylor 2006 kit today and I got a reading of 0.5 combined chlorine. Will that go down to zero as long as I keep up with my free chlorine or do I have to do something to get it down to zero? I know it's minimal but just want to know the correct principle. Thanks

From what I have read on the forum, I'm supposed to add chemicals near the return jets. Do I need to add it around EACH return jet or can I just add the chemicals to ONE return jet near the deep end of the pool. I hate to waste my time and go around each return jet if I do not have to.

I have a new pool with an in line chlorinator. I was told to fill the chlorinator with chlorine tabs so I went to the pool store and bought chlorine tablets. I would like to change to the methods posted on this forum, which would be to use bleach instead of the tablets. I am wondering if there...

Hello, This is my first post. I am trying to get clarification on the correct method to use baking soda to increase my TA. A video on youtube states to add the baking soda to the skimmer, all while leaving the pumps running. Another website stated that I should turn the pumps off before adding...

Hello, I am a new pool owner and my pool is about 2 months old. I have learned to balance my pool in regards to chlorine, pH and alkalinity. The other day, I noticed a brown stain around the circumference of the pipe that returns filtered water into the pool. I asked my pool builder and he told...