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Hello all, Sad time of year. I know that I should wait until pool temp is below 60, but here in the Northeast we are in a severe drought, water level is getting to the bottom of the skimmer, and leaves are going to start blowing everywhere. I'm debating about closing up in the next week or so...

Thanks peeps! I don't think we are losing water aside from normal evaporation from sun and no rain. We noticed that we had a lot of "sand" in the bottom after our algae bloom and lots of brushing during our slam, but since then we've been using a robot, which seems much gentler. (Duh, that's not...

We have a new-to-us IG plaster pool. It's at least 32 years old. I have no idea if it's ever been resurfaced, and I'm pretty sure it's never been painted. We opened it in June, started TFP in July, and have been swimming daily ever since. The pump is old but chugging along, the filter was...

Get that FC under control, then +1000 on the M500. It's my first and only experience with a robot, and I couldn't be happier. I tossed him in when I got him, thinking that my pool was pretty clean, and I couldn't believe what came out of the filters. Good luck!

Geez, I'm so glad someone asked this question, and I hope someone chimes in! What the heck good is a weekly timer if you aren't supposed to leave it in the pool for extended periods? We are leaving for vacation in 9 days (who's counting), and I'm not planning on leaving my new robot in the...

I find that I was still testing a lot even after my slam -- it's a new-to-me pool, and I'm learning it's ways. If the budget allows, I would go ahead and reorder some agents so that you don't have to worry about running out (and perhaps will be more inclined to test often). It's about 3 weeks...

It took me a couple weeks (and finally a Speed Stir!) to really be comfortable with the process and my results. Just keep testing and you'll get it! Watch some videos too! Good luck!

I definitely had to play around with pool math and work backwards from what I added and what I ended up testing in order to come up with the correct gallons in my pool. The pool boy told me that we had a 35k gallon pool. Pool math tells me I have 20k. My testing results confirms this. Just...

Welcome to TFP! I'm sure the experts will come along any minute to give you some help, but in the meantime you may want to read up on Seasonal Pools in Pool School... And if you happen to be running out to the store later, grab some plain old bleach. Pool School - Guide for Seasonal/Temporary...

I recently ordered the Speed Stir and it has made all the difference in the world to me for testing. It has a light, so the color change is VERY obvious. Highly recommend getting one if you are having trouble seeing it!

The tiles are breathtaking! I sent you a PM, I'm outside of Boston too, and planning our resurfacing...

Ok, good to know. Will add it to my questions when I am calling for quotes. Thank you!

Thank you for the quick response! Actually, 7.5 seems to be my sweet spot, so I'm just gonna watch it...

Good for you! Let us know what you think...

So July 4th weekend was my Independence Day from the pool store and pool boy. Since then, despite a mishap with the pool boy showing up and dumping a bunch of stuff in my perfectly clear and balanced water (ugh!), I've finished a SLAM and have effortlessly maintained it. Current readings are...

I know it depends, but generally speaking, if you aren't making changes to the pool itself... other than refinishing... is a permit required?

Thank you , Zea for the edit! And for the clarification on Pebble Tec... One of theany reasons, I think, that PT should be a contender. I'm learning lots, but nervous about being a rookie and having a nightmare replaster job. At least now I know how to keep the chemistry in balance, so that's...

Please respond to this post by private message only. We prefer not to have pool contractors/builders mentioned by name on TFP. Thank you, Zea3 Not sure if this is allowed, but I'm hoping to get recommendations for a pool refinishing company in the Boston-New England area. From my research...

I'm new here too, and just wanted to let you know that your feelings are valid. We bought a fixer upper house with a fixer upper pool, and it was completely overwhelming. The fence was under a tangle of overgrown mess (and totally unsafe), the "cover" was tied off of said fence with some big...

Omg that made me snort my drink! ?

Photo for reference!

So I passed my SLAM this weekend and have been enjoying crystal sparkly water ever since. This morning, my son and I were cleaning the skimmers and just admiring the pool before I drove him to his camp. Come back 20 minutes later and my water looked like milk! I totally freaked! How could my...

My bad everyone! I checked these forums and realized that it will fit into the plug... my rookie mistake. Sincere apologies! Go ahead and buy it! ?

Oops, please disregard...

Good morning! So I'm obsessed and I ended up testing again last night. FC was 16. Got up at 6 am and tested, and it was 14. I don't know why, but I thought to retest -- and it was 15, tested again and got 15.5. CC is 0, water is clear. Definitely some user error going on here. I'm swirling...

Water is beautiful and clear -- we can see little poufs of stuff when we brush, but not enough to even cloud up the water. Getting pretty dark up here in New England, so I'm going to stick with what's in there now, and reassess in the morning. Thanks for your help -- hope you are enjoying that...

Ok, here's where we stand. Current FC is 16.5 -- Target FC is 16. Recap of the day (Overcast all day long, not a spot of sunlight): 6 am -- FC 7.5, overnight loss of 2 ppm, added 3 gallons of 10% as calculated by PM. 8:30 -- FC 21, whoops! Maybe pool size is off? 10:30 -- FC 19.5 1:30 -- FC...

Wow, so not only am I getting expert pool guidance, but dinner ideas! Tested again a few minutes ago and I'm at FC18. Off to the store for some lobster -- LOBSTER ROLLS for dinner tonight! :cheers:

Oh Kim, if he won't take you, then the heck with this persnickity pool -- I'll meet you there! :cool: