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Jim, Your reply sent me down a different path where I eventually diagnosed and repaired the problem. I did not have a consistent 240V at the timer input. I did at the breaker so that lead me to believe there was a wiring problem somewhere along the way. I started to test the wiring and noticed...

3 year old Hayward Super II pool pump went out after intermittently turning itself off due to overheating for a month. Pool vacuum booster pump and spa aerator still worked fine. I replaced the Hayward Super II with a Xtreme Power 75035 pool pump from Home Depot trying to save a few $$ because...

MM ordered and on the way. I'll try to keep this updated so those who helped will know what happens.

Thanks for the info. I have the Spot Out smaller version of the underwater acid wash tool. It works, but it's real slow and doesn't hold much acid and it uses a lot of acid. I can only assume it's due to the dilution with pool water. I wonder how the larger tube fed version works. I don't mind...

Thanks, that's good info. The water is only brown when filling the pool. Hopefully, I won't have to do a refill again. - - - Updated - - - Thanks! Small world. I have been following your thread to see the outcome. Did Metal Magic work for you? I already had a case of 12 in my Pool Geek...

Any suggestions where to buy it in bulk? Looks like I will need about 4-5 bottles for the initial treatment and then another bottle each month for maintenance.

Ha! That's the frustrating part, the water is beautiful after it clears up. It sill looks just like it did in my profile pic. Maybe I can paint the plaster a darker color instead of bright white and at least camouflage the stains. - - - Updated - - - No argument here! I tried to give enough...

About to pull what is left of my hair out. I've read many TFP threads on staining and it appears there are varying opinions on what to do for each poster. I would like to see the pros thoughts on what to do before wasting more money and time. Last October we had the plaster acid washed because...

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Thank you. Read it a few times before, but it's always good to re read. However, I don't see the answer to being "controlled by chemistry" as stated in the quote? Please point out where I am missing the obvious. in the Pool School - Pool Stains information.

Can you elaborate about being controlled by chemistry?

Thanks for the reply.I have tried Wally World. What I should have said is it is hard to find fresh gallons at a reasonable price.

Anyone try using commercial quantities of bleach? in 5 gallon or 55 gallon drums? Any luck with a powdered bleach? It's hard to find bleach in a gallon bottle around here (Rosenberg, Tx area). TIA

Thanks! Ordering this weekend.

Are you buying the granular or powdered boric acid?

What does this cost compared to regular plaster?

Thanks! That is the type of clear written instructions I needed.

Thanks for the reply AimeeH. I have done the TA test a few times and the results are similar. The color changes from green to blue to yellow. This happens when Chlorine levels are high. My question is should I record when it turns blue, yellow, or keep going until it eventually turns red...

Somebody? Anybody?

Received the test kit Thursday and have been playing since. Confused on a couple of things. 1) TA test: My chlorine is high. The test instructions include a note that says "In the presence of high Chlorine, initial color may be blue and shift to yellow. The test is still valid". What does this...

Thanks Jesse! The Speedstir came with the bundle I ordered. Looking forward to everything arriving.

Thanks for the welcome. Read that stuff a bunch and constantly going over it again and again. Once my TF-100XL arrives (scheduled for Thursday), I'll post some testing results.

Of Course! That's why I didn't put the builder's name in the post.

Who is your builder? I don't have that much experience, but I can tell you one based out of the Sugar Land area to stay away from.

I've seen the light! Been lurking for a while now it's time to act. I let the pool company go in late April after they tried to take me for a ride on a couple of things. After dealing with Leslie's for a couple of months, I thought there has to be a better way. That's when I found this forum...