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What do you above ground pool owners do for hoses? Replace them every year? I’ve thought about permanent PVC, but everything has to come apart for winter, so not sure how to do it. Also, whenever I buy tubing from a hardware store, it is either just too small or just too big, and I end up buying...

Probably a very short thread but I’ve been using TFP for several years now without any trouble (naturally). Thank you! . A friend has a window cleaning business and I buy chlorine from him, but the price has skyrocket. Is there any TFP approved alternative to chlorine that is notably cheaper?

Bought this Hayward new at the start of last season, 12 months ago. First run during opening today it’s buzzing. Not sure if this is bearings or impeller or..? Sounds the same during backwash or normal filtering. Water is moving same as usual. One Minute Video of Noise Video is set to private...

This year I’d like to add Mule team to the team. I did it 2y ago and skipped it last year, which may have resulted in the pH instability I experienced. Just took the cover off, added water, and today is the day to start treatment. I couldn’t remember/find the borate goal for non-salt-water...

After the pool went green and stayed there, I drained 90% and refilled, SLAMmed, then started TFP maintenance. Since coming off SLAM, I've kept CYA 40 and the lowest FC was 5.5 since SLAM. CC is 0 or 0.5 every time i test. I have been in the pool and brushing every evening. Brushing ladder...

I wonder what local parks and rec department's 'safe levels' are to clear this up in 2 days? From a local story: "The St. Joseph Aquatic Park was evacuated and closed Thursday due to a contamination event. Director of Parks, Recreation and Civic Facilities Chuck Kempf said that human fecal...

I read the brief paragraph about Salt in Pool School, and I like the idea, but not sure why, so I have a few further questions: > When/why would I want/need to add some salt to an otherwise fine pool? > How much salt? > Would adding ^ that much salt change any other pool chemical numbers for...

My pool has been crystal clear for several days after completing SLAM and paying close attention to TFP recommendations. CYA 40 FC 9.5 CC 0.5 PH 7.6 TA 150 CH 130 IF these numbers stay similar, pump running half days and backwashed as needed, and FC maintained above 3 (probably err the high...

Here is the pre-school version for us very newBs. Understand all this and accept it, or Trouble Free Pool website can be overwhelming: FC is Free Chlorine. This is the chlorine available to kill bad stuff, backup chlorine ready and waiting. It is critically important. CC Combined Chlorine...

How do you maintain the Dipper? Use it crusty? Rinse and dry each test? Use Dipper to stir (making it extra crusty)? There must be moisture in the kit box from testing because I have kept the Dipper dry, but it's all crusted up. Seems like results will not be consistent. CHAD

Got the test kit last night, and the readings then: FC 10 CC 1 CYA 40 PH 7.4 Pump has been on 24-7 This morning FC 9.5 CC 0 PH 7.4 After family swimming all day: FC 7 CC 0.5 PH 7.4 The water is still slightly cloudy, so I figure maybe try SLAM until it's clear. Problem is I added too much...

I am new here, and I keep reading "not safe to swim" with bad water results. What exactly does that mean? I'm in Missouri and we swim in rivers and lakes. Is this pool water less safe than a river or lake? Thanks so much - I'm trying to understand. CHAD

Yes, the green came fast and furious, and family wanted clear water now. I found out that I can drain and refill in just under 24h. Before draining, I cleaned out the filter sand with the hose. I believe the hollow ladder steps with holes in them are probably the algae headquarters. Those...

Our round pool regularly deposits debris (leaves, pollen, etc.) in the bottom, center, where there is little circulation and little hope of returning to skimmer. We have a ladybug cleaner, but thanks to mole depressions around one edge of the pool, and some liner wrinkles, she doesn't maneuver...

Hello from MO! I appreciate this site, and have visited several times over the years to get pointers. I've officially stopped "winging it" with test strips and bought a real Taylor k2006 fas-dpd while the pool is completely draining. I know the water can recover in a week or so by following...