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    Stable TFP all of the sudden cloudy and greenish

    Hi folks, I am a 7+ year TFP user ... I love you guys! You have saved me tons of money and helped me help the whole neighborhood switch to @ home pool management. I know I'm responsible for at least 3 TF-100 Test kit sales, so I have the economic proof that I preach the gospel. The problem I...
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    Holy algae batman! New pool cover = problem opening.

    Hi everyone, We have an IGP, vinyl siding, @ 25000 gallons. We live in the northern US where winter means a solid freeze on the pool. For the past 7 years we have had a solid tarp as a pool cover (held down with water bags)which was great for keeping out leaves and awful to remove. After years...
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    Why is my new pump running hot?

    I recently installed a new Pentair Whisperflo WFDS-24, replacing a very old Hayward Superpump. The first time I ran it on high to use the vacuum, after 20 minutes or so the motor housing got so hot I couldn't hold my hand on it. After turning it off, then trying to restart on low, it wouldn’t...
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    Mid summer algae and polyquat

    Hello everyone, It's been a great summer so far using the BBB method on my pool. Overall it's been crystal clear, and this year the polaris filter is even working properly so I no longer have to dive for acorns. Unfortunately during a heat spell a couple of weeks ago I let the FC dip to...
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    Return air bubbles

    Hi everyone, I have a 25,000 gal IG vinyl pool. I began the opening process late last week, and all seems to be going fine except that yesterday we noticed consistent light bubbles coming from the two returns. We have a Hayward 1/2 HP motor on a Rainbow M series 8 cartridge filtration system...
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    Finally ready for a BBB/TFP Spring start up

    Hi everyone! This is my first time posting. After lurking for a year -- spurred by last year's "chlorine lock" created by the addition of chemicals recommended by the local pool store, I've decided try the TFP approach. Here's where I am at start up: 25000 gal. In ground, vinyl pool...