Recent content by Andrew

I have the TF-100 test kit which is great. I live on Long Island in New York.

I love the TFP and the BBB method! I've been using it for years and I always tell people about it, and they give me weird looks. That's OK -they can keep spending hundreds of dollars at the pool store and still have a horrible looking pool!! They just don't understand the chemistry. Anyway, my...

I own a hot tub that is about 12 years old. It has a Gecko control pack. Here's what happens: From a power off condition...I switch the breaker on and the tub starts up. There are no error codes and the temp reading seems accurate. Lets say it starts at 65 degrees since its been off for a day...

Thanks everyone for your input, it really helps. The end of the pool season is coming around here in New York so I will just survive for another week or two and then close up my pool. Can't wait until next year to continue my BBB method. Have a great winter!!!

Redid my chlorine test today. The first scoop of powder turned red immediately and stayed as usual. Why would that happen today and not yesterday? My reading was high as expected, 18ppm. My big question and constant problem is the algea. How could I possibly have algea with that high of a...

I tested my pool water today using the TF 100 test kit (which is great). I have an inground 18x36 vinyl lined pool. My readings are: PH 7.3 T/A 150 CH 200 CYA 100 (High) Temp 84 My problem is the chlorine test. The cheap drop test shows an Orange color. Off the chart! But my TF100 kit which...