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This is our third summer with the pool and I can't say enough good things about TFP! For those of you on the fence about trying the TFP method, it is soooo worth it! Yesterday we took the cover off and had CLEAR WATER for the third straight summer, and almost perfectly balanced. Thought I'd...

Found the R-0001 & 0002. Just did the FC test and boy are those reds hard to distinguish--I suppose it will get easier the more I use it. It read somewhere between the 7.5 and 10 ppm. Then I did the FAS-DPD just to see how close they'd be, and that read 9 ppm FC, so not too bad. I know...

Yes I agree, VERY hard to see.... - - - Updated - - - We have a local pool supply store (not Leslie's), so I am off to see if they have what I am looking for.....

Thanks everyone!! Looks like I will need to buy reagents R-0001 and R-0002, as I didn't see them as part of my TF-100.

The pH side goes up to 44 (ml?) and the chlorine side goes up to 9 (ml?)

Thanks for your replies Griswald and JoyfulNoise.....so how much water to I put in each cylinder before I add the drops? I'm guessing fill them up to the top line?

Hello all! I ordered the Taylor 9056 which tests chlorine up to 10 ppm, and having trouble finding directions on how to use it. I was surprised when it arrived it came with no directions. Can anyone help me out with this? I've searched this site and haven't found much about it...maybe it's...

We would like to totally close this weekend. No need to blow out lines according to our PB, they use flexible pipe and it's embedded in the concrete footer around pool, so at least we can save that step. I think I will skip the polyquat and make sure to open early enough in the spring. I see...

Thanks, when do I add the polyquat? after shock level is reached and then has fallen half way? - - - Updated - - - - - - Updated - - - I saw that LOL!

Btw, I plan to raise chlorine to shock level of 31 before closing:D

Hi all, I really need to get pool closed this weekend, the tree dirt is just too much to bear any longer and the wind doesn't want to stop:mad: Water temp is 63, do you think I will be safe if I add Polyquat 60? Test readings this afternoon were: CYA 80 Cl 7 ppm TA 60 pH 7.4 thanks for any...

Thanks....didn't know it was okay to run pump that short of time on account of keeping the dirt filtered out and all, we have a lot of trees around. Do you do the 8 hours during the day or at night, or doesn't it matter? Thought I read somewhere that daytime is better.

This is the first summer with our pool. Last couple days water testing have been very consistent....haven't even had to add acid to lower the pH. pH 7.5 FC 11 CC 0 TA 70 CH 300 CYA 80 My question is about how to lower the FC. I know it's safe to swim and all but it really doesn't need to be...

Pwrstrk--Great visual of sock/cya, thanks! I was trying to decide how I would do that..... Casey--Right now it's stored in our garage. We have a cool dark basement...will that help it to last longer? Who knows when I'll actually need it. I got it at Costco, guess I could return it.... hmmmm.

So tomorrow I will check the CYA again. Spent most of the last week vacuuming and removing debris from opening. PB recommended backwashing and adding fresh DE after getting all the initial dirt out of pool and we plan to do that this weekend. Then if needed I will add CYA. I think I read...

FC 14.5 CC 0 TA 130 pH 7.5 CYA 60 All results from tonight except CYA which was from one week ago. We had a LOT of rain today.....would that affect the CYA level that I should retest after just one week? SWG is reading 2700 and I had the pump runnung 24/7 and SWG at 50%. My FC level has been...

Hello! We have a brand new pool that was done Fall 2013 and PB closed it for us after it was installed. Have no idea what they added to water at closing. We took the cover off last night and water looked clear except for milky white stuff covering bottom of deep end, just a few big leaves and...

Thanks everyone! Well today we were supposed to have the fence installed around the pool...very bad timing since we are under flood advisory here in PA for the next couple of days. I will post some pictures when the fence is done and we uncover the pool. Can't wait!!

Hi.....first I want to thank everyone for all the great info on this site! Our pool was installed last fall and I spent a lot of time over the winter months reading forums and Pool School. That is a LOT of info! I have a test kit, and stocked up on Clorox bleach and stabilizer so far. Didn't...