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    Question regarding Mustard/Yellow Algae

    A little over a week ago I began using the TFP methodology. Prior to this I was using 3" tablets and shocking approx every 2 weeks. I would get mustard/yellow algae occasionally on the walls, predominately the north facing wall but sometimes west and a little on the south. About 1 1/2 months...
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    Getting Prepared to Install a Stenner

    Have just converted to using 100% liquid Chlorine. Do not want to manually dose so after reading many posts here, have decided to use a stenner pump. Ordered a 220V 45MPHP10 and 15 gallon tank from USWatersystems.com. Went with 220V as I do not have a neutral line out to the pump area and...
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    TF100 Test Results - Am I Near a CYA Record?

    Received my TF100 Kit and ran a complete set of tests. Time taken 1:30 Pool Temp 72 deg FC: 20 CC: 0.5 PH: 7.2 CH: 400 TA: 130 CYA: 280 Pool was drained and refilled in early 2013. Have been using primarily 3" tablets and Powdered Shock since then. Will drain some of the pool water...
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    30 Year Pool Owner - New to TFP

    Hello all - I'm new to TFP but have been a pool owner for the last 30 years. The first pool we owned, we had built in 1985 in Southern California - it was about 850 sqft, had an in ground 10 foot octagonal spa, elevated about 4 feet, 2 x 2HP pumps, 1 2 hp blower and a DE filter. Cleaning was...