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Brief history: was using pristine blue and liquid chlorine. After a big storm I found my pool looking like a container of Coca Cola. Freaked out, asked a friend and added Metal Out along with a Leslie clarifier and bleach. 2 days later it was clear. Found TFP and have been living the TFP way...

Initiated a SLAM to try and get rid of stubborn tan stains on bottom of pool. Of course, I then realize that I’m using a k-2005 and not 2006. I just bought it. Ughh. So I can’t get a true reading of my chlorine past 5. I added 2 gallons of liquid bleach and the color on chlorine is dark red. So...

I'm brand new to to TFP method. Have stopped using Pristine Blue and reviewed Pool School over and over. Recently added a Culator and Metal Free to remove any Pristine Blue and pool is now crystal clear (save a little floor staining) that is fading (via the chlorine -I'm assuming). Levels are...

I read a post from more than 60 days ago that said a vinyl pool doesn't require Calcium. You just need to check it from time to time to ensure your levels aren't too high. I am new to the Pool Math app... but on a positive note - I just switched from Pristine Blue to exclusively the TFP...

Hi all. I have a Maytronics Escape. I have used it for 2 seasons and this is my 3rd season. The power supply on the Robot became overheated - very hot and the robot stopped working. I called Maytronics and (of course) they inform me that I'm out of warranty. Give me a referral to a site who is...

Hi guys- need some advice. I bought this cover and plan to install it using tie down stakes in the ground vs screwing into my plastic support columns on above ground pool. It’s also known as Armor Kote Ultimate pool cover. The cover has a mesh strip down the middle to allow water to drain into...

I know much has been written on this topic by doing some TF searches. That said, we're still on the fence and need some advice. We are planning a 16x33 kidney pool. (We cannot go wider or longer due to some restrictions). If it were you, would you go with a 7 or 8 foot depth? If we go with an 8...

My signature contains the configuration. What do you think of it? Massachusetts. 16x33 Kidney Vinyl, 8ft deep, 1 skimmer, 2 Drains, 2 water returns, Bench, cantilever edge. Going with Pavers. On the fence on the depth. 10 yr old and 2 adults. Will 8 ft deep be too small of a shallow end? Do...