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I have an AGP and noticed today that the pool pillow popped and the top of the pool is frozen. It’s pretty thick - a couple of inches. Should I just leave it? Hope that it melts? The skimmer plug was slightly ajar and water was dripping out slowly. I re seated the skimmer plug. But what do I do...

So maybe I got worried too soon, still in slam and it does appear that the stains are getting lighter. Cleaned filter today and it was really dirty in just 1 week during slam. I have never seen it that black or dirty. But then I’m doing my first real slam since I bought the kit from tftestkit so...

And John, if I found TFP (before) I listened to Namco who recommended the Pristine Blue. I never would have used it after learning the TFP way. So you are saying what? 1. You definitely think it’s a copper stain? 2. You think I’ll never get rid of the stains because I used Pristine blue before I...

Brief history: was using pristine blue and liquid chlorine. After a big storm I found my pool looking like a container of Coca Cola. Freaked out, asked a friend and added Metal Out along with a Leslie clarifier and bleach. 2 days later it was clear. Found TFP and have been living the TFP way...

You all do a fine job of speaking about the tftestkit but if I can make a small suggestion.... they should highlight on tftestkit that you are able to measure chlorine accurately above the 5ppm for slam etc. The kit description is ok but could be more descriptive. I only bought the k-2005...

Thank you! I had to purchase a new gauge a few months ago as mine (sits flush in waterway filter) was filled with water as I left out in winter. My next gauge will be a tf one. So the gauge is accurate. I think my power flow ii is pretty strong and my pressure has always been high since new...

Initiated a SLAM to try and get rid of stubborn tan stains on bottom of pool. Of course, I then realize that I’m using a k-2005 and not 2006. I just bought it. Ughh. So I can’t get a true reading of my chlorine past 5. I added 2 gallons of liquid bleach and the color on chlorine is dark red. So...

Thank you! I've done so much reading... perhaps that is the link I saw the sock info. Either way, you providing the link to the Further Reading on CYA is exactly what I needed. I had some other questions on ideal CYA and this answered it. Given that I have a lot of direct sunlight - I may run...

I'm brand new to to TFP method. Have stopped using Pristine Blue and reviewed Pool School over and over. Recently added a Culator and Metal Free to remove any Pristine Blue and pool is now crystal clear (save a little floor staining) that is fading (via the chlorine -I'm assuming). Levels are...

I read a post from more than 60 days ago that said a vinyl pool doesn't require Calcium. You just need to check it from time to time to ensure your levels aren't too high. I am new to the Pool Math app... but on a positive note - I just switched from Pristine Blue to exclusively the TFP...

Did some proper searching on TFP... found this topic has been discussed quite a bit. I ended up purchasing a replacement from Marina Pool Spa and Patio. They had the best price. Thanks.

Hi all. I have a Maytronics Escape. I have used it for 2 seasons and this is my 3rd season. The power supply on the Robot became overheated - very hot and the robot stopped working. I called Maytronics and (of course) they inform me that I'm out of warranty. Give me a referral to a site who is...

@ps0303 and @tbird2340 You both saved me a $200 service call and who knows how much more in parts. My 1 year old H200FDN natural gas heater kept tripping my 20V GFCI breaker and shutting down. I finally watched it and it was starting and stopping just as described above. Thanks to the diagram...

This post saved me at the start of this years season. That's exactly what it was. Thank you Jason!

Hi guys- need some advice. I bought this cover and plan to install it using tie down stakes in the ground vs screwing into my plastic support columns on above ground pool. It’s also known as Armor Kote Ultimate pool cover. The cover has a mesh strip down the middle to allow water to drain into...

My pool co. told me to buy the next size up just as JoeSelf says above. I did and in the Northeast with all of the snow and ice - The cover sunk into the pool (even though I had my water up to my skimmer). When spring just came around, there was so much water on top of my cover that even though...

Looking at the Dolphin Oasis Z5 and the Dolphin Premiere M5 - Its interesting that the Dolphin Oasis Z5 is out of stock at every place we look. All the sites say to call for availability or PRE ORDER. Maybe that's telling us it's a popular unit and a popular choice. Aside from the "bells and...

Hey - thanks for the advice. That sounds completely reasonable - depth etc. The plans that we received shows 8ft radius of shallow end with a 8ft deep end AND a 13.5 ft shallow end with a 7ft. depth. So, we'll mention the slope that you offered above - as that sounds like the perfect mix. We...

Thanks everyone for all of the advice and opinions. This forum is really a game changer for planning a pool. Everyone is so considerate and shares their opinions. Love this website. Based on the extreme slope in our 16x33 kidney pool and our inside wedding cake stairs, we're inclined to go with...

Thanks all! PB keeps saying that a play pool "sounds great" and you say that your 10 yr. old doesn't dive now but they will want to dive later as will all of the kids that come over. Good advice has been shared here. We have to think about long term use of pool but a big reason is for our child...

Your pool build looks amazing. Thanks for sharing all of the photos. Cool to see. I know the depth question is subjective but for everyone that says go with a shallow pool as you don't dive, there's another person who says go with an 8ft. deep end as you have a 10 yr. old with friends. Another...

I know much has been written on this topic by doing some TF searches. That said, we're still on the fence and need some advice. We are planning a 16x33 kidney pool. (We cannot go wider or longer due to some restrictions). If it were you, would you go with a 7 or 8 foot depth? If we go with an 8...

JVTrain Yev and Richard320 - thanks very much for your advice. Greatly appreciated!!! I am going with a bench in the deep end (inset part of kidney) - so perhaps I'll keep it 8 feet deep. I am dealing with limited space - so 16x33 is the max width and length I can go. Thanks for the expert...

Thanks for your thoughts. Much appreciated. Unfortunately, I am limited to a 33 foot length. Given that and your answer, I'm assuming you think I should go with 7 foot? Yes - we're in New England - and it being our first pool - we'll want to use it for as long of a season as possible. Just not...

My signature contains the configuration. What do you think of it? Massachusetts. 16x33 Kidney Vinyl, 8ft deep, 1 skimmer, 2 Drains, 2 water returns, Bench, cantilever edge. Going with Pavers. On the fence on the depth. 10 yr old and 2 adults. Will 8 ft deep be too small of a shallow end? Do...

How do you like your Dolphin Atlantis? Since that is a dealer model, I can't tell whether it cleans the waterline and how important that is. Am in the process of signing the P&S and wondering if I should consider a different model or go with the PB Atlantis.