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    Maintaining spa during frequent absence?

    New to standalone spas...previous house had a 9000 gal plaster pool I maintained using TFP...sold that house (didn't keep my TF-100 :( so just ordered one again because) the new place has a 2005 model Hot Springs Sovereign I. The spa is currently empty, about to start it up. The spa has an ozone...
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    Any BTDT? Intermatic PF1202T / T10604R hybrid

    Has anyone ever removed one of the T104M timers in a PF1202T (2x T104M timers w/ freeze protection) and replaced it with a T106M timer to control a 2-speed pump? In a nutshell, I want to create a T10604R with freeze protection, which is a must here in DFW. Why: My 2-speed pump motor runs on...
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    Caretaker 99 with 2-speed pump?

    Does anyone have experience running a Caretaker in floor cleaning system with a 2-speed (or VS) pump on low speed? My pool used the Caretaker system as the only returns. Currently, the system uses a single-speed pump. Considering a change to a two-speed pump, but will the 5-port valve still...
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    Fiberstars halogen bulbs: HI-111 vs ELC

    I have a Fiberstars 2004 illuminator system for my pool Yes, I know it's dated and LEDs are the modern solution...but this one still works! I've been using up the supply of ELC bulbs that were on hand when we bought the house. Fiberstars, however, specs their HI-111 bulb. The HI-111 is spec'd...
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    Constantly rising pH.

    Background: we bought the house in Feb 2013. In Jan 2013, just before we bought, the previous owner resurfaced the pool (plaster). As you can imagine during that time of year, the surface was not regularly brushed immediately afterwards (incredibly cold & windy)...not sure what impact that...
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    Natural pH levels? Influence of TA?

    Greetings! Found TFP before we bought our house last year...first experience with a pool. I've been follow TFP/BBB with (I believe) good results...water has always been clear & sparkly, and fairly easy to maintain (apart from trying to figure out the booster pump plumbing and valves and now...