Recent content by AveMaria472

@Newdude Each spring when I open the pool and test the CYA I get no reading so I assume it is at zero. Would you say this is a normal loss? We did have to let water out of the pool this year when we opened it because it was “full to the brim” (we use plugs for the skimmer and return when we...

Thank you! I knew if I tagged you, you’d reply quickly if you could. I’m very happy to “not need” TFP much anymore, but always happy when I can make use of TFP once again, and enjoy “seeing” those familiar members such as yourself! 😁

I found another one that is 100% CYA https://a.co/d/a48YllH

I could make a trip to Menards and get it locally, where I usually get it. Was trying to save a trip out by ordering on Amazon. I only need <4lbs so I don’t want to buy a large quantity on Amazon though. That’s what led me to the HTH product. Small package.

https://a.co/d/iGtwc9B

Should I look for 100% CYA or is 98.5% fine? The other 1.5% is listed as “constituents ineffective as adjuvants” 🤔 @chem geek @Newdude

Thank you for all of this detailed feedback! Our Dolphin Active 10 needs a new basket (the latch won't stay shut anymore). The basket alone is $90 (genuine, not generic) so we considered replacing the Dolphin with a cordless Aiper (model undecided). But after the feedback here that having to use...

Thank you! Last year we opened to a nearly clear pool. We had to wait a bit later than I wanted to this year because we had to replace some of the plumbing. But the results were FAST!!! Should be firing up the heater next week!

We began Thursday… and my opening SLAM is nearly complete! Current readings: OCLT ~.5-1 TC 12 CC .5 CYA 30 TA 50 PH 7.5 First photo Thursday 3:30pm Second photo Friday 11:30am Third photo Saturday 8:30am

I picked up fresh 1-gallon 12.5% jugs (date code March 22, 2023) at Menard's in Florence, KY yesterday. They don't store their pallets outside (in direct sun) like Watson's does! o_O They are $4.99/gal but you get an 11% rebate by mail which brings them down to $4.44 ea. I bought 6 cases (4...

😂 so can I trust my TA is actually 50 then? 😂

Thank you! You saved me a trip out 👍🏻. One final question… I purchased my TF-100 in 2018. Are there any other reagents that I should replace by now? Some used frequently I have already had to replenish. But I rarely use the TA or CH tests so those are original from 2018.

So you’re saying, based on my TA, my PH is fine and I can proceed to SLAM and just order the R-0014? Just need to finish deploying the CYA.

TA is 50 My TC this morning was 9.5 but I expect that to drop quickly with the sun because I just now hung the sock with the granulated stabilizer in it (my CYA was zero). I’ll look for the same Taylor kit that came with my TF-100. I do have a couple pool stores locally that would surely have...