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it's been a little since i've had to jump on. one thing to note... EACH time i've come to you guys, there's been an easier most cost effective solution. THANKS!!! searched the forum regarding this issue and found a few threads but each seem to deal with new plaster pools. this pool was...

First, I need to give a HUGE “Thank You” to all the TFP members!!! If it wasn’t for the imparted knowledge found on this forum, I tremble at how messed up my pool would be based on Leslie’s advice. :pale: Hunker down and get ready for the background. Figured providing it all will help in...

[originally posted last night under "Pool Chemistry" incorrectly] Hello, Husband was in the pool today scrubbing the grout and found a bunch of these critters under the coping: [attachment=0:2emd04qc]IMG_1243.jpg[/attachment:2emd04qc] This one is pretty small. The tiles are 6"x6" so it gives...

Hello, Received my new TFTest Kit last week and finally was able to perform my own CYA test. The pool store had tested at 100. Before emptying and refilling, I wanted my own well measured test results. When I first tested (Thursday) I felt comfortable with my results (80); but when I returned...

Hello! Had an SWG unit installed on Saturday...WOOHOO! So... started with chem all balanced and followed instructions: 1) added salt, (9) 40lb bags 2) ran the pump for 24 hrs with an 1hr break to prevent the poor thing from burning out 3) turned on the SWG and ran for another 24hrs 4) headed...

Hello, Water chem is right on and there are no issues with algae in the actual pool; however, there is a bright green something growing on the grout right above the waterline. Not sure if algae or moss/mold/fungus. The 2008 post below mentioned brushing a 50/50 clorox solution on the problem...

Hello! New to this site and pool ownership. Really excited that we may be able to get some good advice. Just moved and finished recoping, replumbing (new auto-fill, vacuum, & skimmer), and resurfacing our pool because the previous owner had left the pool empty for over 5 years. Tsk! Tsk! We...