What's The Most Helpful Advice You've Gotten From TFP?

[smforte]

So there ya go.... Hairnets....never thought of that been using knee highs

Also pool school
FC/CYA relationship
Pool school
All the awesome threads I read over and over
Magic luge
Test kit
And the must have speed stir
And only going to pool store for toys!

 

[Scoop]

Scoop:

Stories like yours going on cruise control are what keep me coming back to TFP. I LOVE seeing the lights come on for people.

This forum's the reason why it's cruising along

As a newby/novice the fact I dont have to visit and get ripped off by the pool shop anymore is a major bonus since dicovering TFP, and keeping my pool in balance is like a new hobby rather than a chore.

I don't remember the last time I visited a local pool store to ask for advice on pool maintenance.

The idea that you can re-run the CYA test by pouring the mixture back into the mixture bottle and trying again. Seems so obvious, but it's one of those things that just didn't occur to me until pointed out to another member.

When I read that at the forum, it was another one of those

moments.


To the staff here and members that participate in the holiday,

 

[Patrick_B]

Hairnets....missed that one too, but I will give em a try for sure.

Really enjoying your posts everyone.

 

[JoyfulNoise]

I took chiefwej's advice and bought the hairnets...LOVE them!!

+1 for hairnets in the skimmer basket.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk,16k gal SWG pool (All Pentair), QuadDE100 Filter, Taylor K-2006

 

[pooldv]

Yeah, hairnets are my new fave advice and I haven't even tried them yet! Can't wait! In spring we get all this little tree stuff that goes right through the baskets but skimmer socks clog up too fast. Hairnets seem perfect.

 

[neil.corrigan12]

Now I MUST have a piece of old fire hose. Why didn't I think about that, and how did I miss this?

 

[chiefwej]

Now I MUST have a piece of old fire hose. Why didn't I think about that, and how did I miss this?

Unless you have free access to a variety of sizes of fire hose and don't mind the extra weight, trash pump discharge hose is a much better choice. It's fairly cheap, lighter and coated as opposed to exposed fabric jacket.

I checked eBay.aus and it's listed there too.
2 X 50ft Trash Pump PVC Water Discharge Hose 80PSI W PIN LUG | eBay

 

[borjis]

Agreed on the skimmer basket nets.

I had initially used the skimmer socks sold on amazon and while they work great, they tend to disintegrate after 1 months use.

A forum member recommended home depot 1 gal paint strainer nets and I use those now.

a couple dollars for a pack of 3. I bought 2 packages but am still on the original first net and it's now 4 months old
with no sign of tearing.

It looks exactly like the hair net pictured.


Mas985 (Mark) has been very helpful with his hydraulics knowledge helping me with pump motor decisions
and solar stuff. And Chemgeek of course with highly detailed chemistry discussions.

 

[chiefwej]

When doing the CYA test the TF 100 view tube only requires 20ml for testing any level over 30 ppm. The test is 50/50 water to reagent. No need to mix the full amount in the mixing bottle. If you know it's over 30ppm, just measure and mix 10ml each, pool water and reagent, and you can use half as much reagent for each of your tests.

 

[lefty51]

When doing the CYA test the TF 100 view tube only requires 20ml for testing any level over 30 ppm. The test is 50/50 water to reagent. No need to mix the full amount in the mixing bottle. If you know it's over 30ppm, just measure and mix 10ml each, pool water and reagent, and you can use half as much reagent for each of your tests.

following up on threads like this,

chief gets two atta boys from me. This and the trash hose suggestion. My fire chief had both hoses available and after looking at the trash hose, I went that route. It is a much tougher looking hose than the "crappy" blue one.

Much easier to handle than the fire hose. Will find out how it holds up next summer, but I believe it will work fine.

Keep passing on these nuggets, I'm getting smarter by the day

 

[Piper Mike]

Mine was to buy the better Taylor test kit.

 

[chiefwej]

Mine was to buy the better Taylor test kit.

Well, if we are going back to when we first found TFP, I would say the TF-100 test kit, and of course the SpeedStir.

 

[kk_isme]

Get a proper test kit.

 

[WASP]

Just got a speed stir, it's worth it.

 

[Nursenini]

Love this thread! There's quite a few bggets I will need to follow up on from here after my pool is completed.

So far, the incredible helpful friendly people on here who feel like old friends, giving guidance and advice on pool design and equipment choices. Invaluable!

 

[Stackbarrel]

Mine was learning about testing for the different types of Chlorine. And reading about good tester equipment and pool stores.

 

[chiefwej]

If you like this tread, you need to read this one.......
Tips and Tricks

 

[Helen203]

I'm a total newbie and every piece of advice I have gotten has been the best advice, no kidding!! After my concrete was shot, I would say "get a second light". Time will tell!!!

 

[Patrick_B]

That is so great to hear Helen! Glad you found us and joined in with us. Thank you for supporting the forum as well.

 

[needsajet]

So many things have been helpful! For me the most important advice would be: "don't get pool-stored".

Based on other advice to 'find a pool store you can trust", I tried 5 pool stores and chose one. Then I found TFP and learned the basics of TFPC. If I'd gone with the pool store system, it would be buffer - more acid - more buffer - more acid along with jugs of clarifier and phosphate remover. I also believe their low FC recommendations would have given me the nasty kind of green, leading to purchases of shock and algaecides.

Thanks TFP!