Recent content by aberberich

Hello, I've been maintaining my non salt water pool to TFB standards for 3+ years now. Its worked really well and I've had almost no issues outside the hassle of adding chlorine every other day. Recently I've been considering upgrading to a SWG based pool. I couldn't find many cons when...

Ahhh okay. That does make sense as daily testing would give me a much more accurate reading and perhaps even answer my question of how much I'm losing just to sunlight etc. Thank you! Also I will update my signature now :)

Hello TFP! This is my second season as a pool owner and my first season strictly following the TFP methodology of water balancing. I wanted to check with you all and see if this sounded normal or if maybe I'm doing something wrong ha. I tested my water June 18th and noticed it had fallen very...

Thank you so much. Will do!

Thread title. The filter pressure gauge on my Hayward sand filter is showing 40 psi when the system is completely off. When on it shows 55 PSI. I assume it’s just a bad gauge that needs replaced since it seems impossible for it to be at 40 PSI when off right? Since I was able to open the pump...

Hello! I am in the process of slowly trying to automate my pool. My first step is to find a way to control my single speed hayward super pump remotely. It is a "dumb" pump in that it simply has on/off. The on off is hooked up to a light switch in a weather proof box on the side of my house...

Hello TFP! We are the proud new owners of an in ground vinyl lined pool (yayyy). I was wondering what is the best way to test my water? A neighbor/friend who has a pool recommended simply taking it up to our local pool store where they will test it for free weekly and making adjustments...