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Hello all, I have a Hayward Aqua Rite SWG with T-15 cell. I believe the equipment & cell are 10 years old. The display on the SWG shows the salt level at 2800 but my Taylor K-1766 test shows the salt level to be 4000. I ran a full battery of tests this morning with my TF-100 test kit and FC...

Hi all - I tested my water today and everything looked to be in range. Below are my test results: FC 4 CC 0 pH 7.5 CYA 70 TA 60 CH 50 (pool is vinyl liner) Salt 3300 Current Pool Temp 76 I plugged my results into Pool Math and got a CSI of -1.35, well outside the suggested range. Do I...

Bought a new pump motor today. Wired it up and ran it long enough to check for leaks. I then pumped water to waste for about 10 minutes to lower the level of water in the pool. I then turned the pump back off to move the valve back to filter. When I went to turn the pump back on -...

Opened the pool this weekend. When I went to fire up the pump...nothing! I started checking around the pump and realized that fire ants had built a mound by the pump and they were in the electrical side of the pump. I have taken steps to kill the little buggers but I hope this can be an easy...

Just for fun, I follow my local pool store's facebook page. They post a "Tip of the Day" several days per week. Just for fun, here are a few of their recent posts. :D:D So glad I have learned the TFP method!! I've never heard the lightening/nitrogen one before...any truth to this at all...

Hi all, I am considering changing my pool light to a color LED bulb. I have been looking at the J&J Electronics ColorSplash 3G. I have found one for under $300. Does anyone have any experience with this bulb or would you recommend something different? My pool has one light - in the deep...

I did a full battery of tests this afternoon with my TF100. Let me know if you think I should adjust anything: FC 5.5 CC .5 (just a tinge of pink) CH 75 TA 80 pH 7.5 or 7.6 (I'm not great at judging the colors in this test) CYA 70 I've never had any CC when testing in the past...

I have noticed that the skimmer suction isn't very powerful. Is there a way to divert from the main drain and increase the skimmer action? Here is a photo of how it is set up now. How should I position the handle to divert more suction to the skimmer and away from the main drain. Thanks in...

I added enough salt to get my levels to about 3000 and verified that with my Taylor K1766 Salt Test. My SWG is telling me that the salt level is only 2600 and a light is flashing indicating low salt level. Who should I believe here? Should I add more salt or trust the test kit results? The...

Hey guys- I now have a crystal clear pool thanks to the TFP forum! My problem now is that my fiberglass steps have brownish colored stains on them. Not sure what has caused the stains - maybe leaves? I have tried just brushing the steps with no success. What would you recommend for removing...

Hi guys. I just ran my first test of the year and here are the results: FC 0 CC 0 Ph 7.2 CH 100 TA 90 CYA <20 Salt 2600 I know I need to add CYA to about 70-80 for my salt pool, add salt to get to around 3,000 or so, get some chlorine (added bleach this morning after the test), and get the PH...

Hello all, this is my first time to post. We purchased a home last fall with a pool. The previous owner had a local pool company close the pool, but I wanted to open it myself this spring and use the TFP method to maintain it. I have been reading the questions & replies in this Forum as well...