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Been a while since I've posted here.....mainly because I learned how to handle my own pool with this website with fantastic, clear water results and not a hint of problems or algae over the last couple seasons. But did learn something inadvertently I'd like to share......and maybe is well...

A little background.....I know tabs are the devil and I came over to the TFP side about a year ago after having high CYA and all the problems it causes due to their excessive use over the previous three or so years. After draining about 40% of my pool and going with TFP's methods, albeit with a...

Had some friends over last night and went out back to chat by the pool. When I turned the light on, it worked at first, but was very dim and finally went out completely. GFCI is fine, but reset several times just to check. When I turn it on and operate it as usual with my PDA, I can hear it...

Been on the TFP method for a couple months now and think I have it down pretty good except for a few minor things I'm having to adjust to. I've calculated I get 1 ppm of FC per 20 oz. of 8.25% bleach. Was using close to a gallon a day when I first started, but the pool was getting a lot of use...

Wasn't sure where to post this* Been on the TFP method for about 6 weeks or so now after a CYA issue with fantastic results......pool looks great, totally clear, ZERO sign of algae and the numbers for the most part look great. BUT I have noticed my pool tile is getting more of a film above the...

Hi all......inquired with our PB last year about adding a gas heater and was quoted around $3500, not to mention the cost of the NG to heat. Just wondering what other options (if any) are out there that would be effective. We're not really looking for year round use, but more to extend/start...

Assuming so, but just to make sure, is it the same thing as household bleach? My Walmart has 128 oz. of the LC @10% for $3.64 and the bleach is 121 oz. @8.25% for $3.98

Just came around after three years of pucks/shock and finally getting the dreaded CYA issues. Did a partial drain to get the CYA down (but still a little high) and been off the pucks and on bleach for about six weeks or so. Results from today: FC - 5 pH - 7.6 TA - 100 CYA - 70-80 And here...

New pool owner and needing to make my first chem purchases after having used the small bit the pool company gave us. Did some comparison shopping this AM at HD, Ace, Lowe's, Leslie's and Sam's and found the best deal on both shock and 3" tablets at Sam's under the name brand name Poolbrand...

Hello all.....I've been lurking for awhile, but recently just completed our pool build, our first. Started the process last fall, got six bids, narrowed it down to two by spring and started construction in mid June and were swimming around the first week in August. We ended up going with...