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Can anyone please verify it the instructions (attached pic) work for testing CYA with the Taylor 9056 Comparator (see attached pic)? Thanks Joe

Hello, I am new to SWG's in general. My cell is about 1 month old. I read that I should check the cell every three months to look for any potential calcium build up. Please see the attached photos. You can see that the cell has a clear window showing the electrodes? Is looking at the window...

Hi, Where is the best place to purchase a Hayward CS150s cartridge? Do I need genuine OEM or can I go with an off-brand? Thanks Joe

Hi, I found out that the pool company who built my pool were adding 4 OZ of this stuff each week before I purchased and assumed control of the pool. Is this necessary? Thanks Joe STAIN DROP ALL PURPOSE XpH - Stain Drop

Hello, My current salt level appears to be 4000. All salt was added by the pool builder prior to me moving into the new home/pool last month. is it OK to leave it at this present level throughout the rest of the season? Thanks.

Hello, Please see my Pool Math. I run my FC at about 6 - 6.5. When I do the TA test, I get a “blue” color (never have see yellow) change before I get “red”. I only have add one drop to go from blue to red. On my TF PRO SALT kit instruction card, it does say “in the presence of high chlorine...

Hi I have a new Hayward 140 BTU heat pump and turned it on at 5PM for the first time last night. The starting pool temp was 72 degrees, The ambient air Temp was 65 degrees and the humidity dew point was 47 with 5 MPH wind. I set the end point temp to 80 degrees. It took the heater 16 hours...

Hello, Please see my first set of numbers for my new pool which was recently completed . I know I need some acid to lower the PH, but what about the CYA and CH levels? Any comments would be helpful and appreciated. Thanks

Hello I have a new pool and today we had our “new pool” orientation with the tech who works with the pool builder. I have spent a lot of time reading about adding CYA using the sock method on the forums here at TFP. I asked the tech how they add CYA to a pool like mine and he informed me that...

Hello, I am building a new house with a 36x14 rectangular pool IG pool in Central Florida. I have seen some past discussion on this product but nothing recent so I apologize if this has been covered. Can someone with the product please address any issues with cleaning? Since the cover...

Hello Folks Received my new TFT 100 replacement chemicals. My numbers are the following: PH - 7.5 FC - 3.5 CC - 0 TA - 100 CH - 150 CYA - 0 Temp 87 degrees I am concerned about my CYA, should I be? Thanks in advance for the help. Joe

Hello I own an endless pool and have been taking good care of the water with all the help on this site and my TFT-100. My pool is indoors but we have sky lights in the ceiling. When direct sunlight shines on the water I see a film the surface. Initially I assumed the worse and thought I may...

Hello I just received my new TF-100 refill kit yesterday (all new reagents) and did comprehensive testing of my pool water today. I did a partial drain (70%) in April 15. I tested the CYA three times since I drained the pool and got 20-30 range. I only use bleach for my CL source. Here are my...

Hello can I please confirm that TA is a non-issue for my vinyl pool? FC-4 CC-0 PH-7.5 TA-70 CH-150 CYA-30 Thanks so much Joe

Hello I have been reading the website with respect to increasing pH while maintaining TA. I understand that Borax has two uses in TFP. 1. To increase the pH while having minimal effect on TA 2. As a CL stabilizer? Where one needs to maintain 50 ppm of Borate. I guess it helps decrease the...

I have searched he website about CYA and temp. I understand that low water temps can give false low CYA readings. What about the other way around? My pool is 87 degrees and I am testing CYA at that temp. Does testing at this temp affect the CYA? Thanks Joe

Hi Other than using the LaMotte ColorQ system with the photometer, is there any other reliable test I can measure PH without having to use a color comparator? Thanks Joe

Hi I need some clarification on the OCLT. I have an indoor pool which has a vinyl cover when not in use. However, there are two sky lights in the ceiling of the pool room. I am not sure if the vinyl cover protects UV but I am waiting for an answer from Endless pools. If the cover blocks UV...

Hi My Weir Door looks like the one in these photos. The plastic pins that hold on the door on are part of the skimmer housing. I can't believe someone came up with the idea of attaching the weir to the skimmer in this fashion. Of course one of the pins broke off and I have a partially attached...

I definitely think I have a mustard algae problem. See photos. It is now growing on some of the vinyl seams on the walls of the pool. It is slimy. The filter of my vacuum is green and slimy. From the photos, you can see that the vacuum would not completely pick it up on the floor of the pool. I...

I will pay shipping. I just need an address. thanks Joe

Hi, I have spent some time in Pool School (vinyl). I have an indoor IG 5200 GAL Endless pool (EP) that went online AUG 2012. The water has not been changed since 2012. I keep the pool at 87 degrees. I use bleach, sodium Bisulfate, and baking soda, however over last three years, I have probably...

Hi Since I am new to the forum, I want to be sure that I understand the format. It is my understanding that if I have a question, you would like me start a new thread, even for a topic that was previously discussed. So for example, if I want to ask a NEW question about the sweep ease brush not...

Hi I lost mine. Anyone know where I can order one online without having to buy new kit? :pale: Thanks Joe

Hi Everyone, I am new to the forum. I have a three year old indoor Endless pool. Although I have been balancing water for three years, I realized (after reading on this site) there is still a lot I don't know. Recently, I was told I need to start measuring TDS and SI. I was told to purchase a...