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Thanks everyone, I love your ideas!

Hello everyone, At the moment, my pump and filter are still inoperative and I just filter my pool with my pool vacuum robot once a day... But as I gear up to install my new pump and get my old filter to work again, I need to replace its broken pressure gauge. I plan to run my pump on low 24/7...

My test kit arrived yesterday, thanks. I'm still in the process of doing my first tests. TA came in at 390, I guess I have to add acid and aerate. CH came in at 2050. No idea what units those are, but I've been told before that I have very hard water... Replacing the water isn't really an...

Hello everyone! I'm reopening my pool after enjoying it as a pond for several years. Originally, I had a 1.5 HP dual speed pump and a 1/2 HP booster pump for the pool vacuum, but they're both dead and need to be replaced. Reading the Pool Pump Basics Education, it seems that most pools...

I've seen several posts related to this topic, and I'm sure there are more I haven't seen yet. I liked this summary by pooldv: Muriatic acid outside in shady place Bleach/chlorine inside laundry room or pantry preferred or garage Test kit inside in air conditioning Dry stuff like CYA anywhere...

Thanks for the replies. I ordered the TF-100 from TFTestkits, though the SpeedStir didn't seem to be available. I'll report back here how long it takes to get to me.

Hello everyone, I refilled my pool a little over a week ago, but I don't have a test kit. After reading the comparison here: Test Kits Compared - Trouble Free Pool , I tried to order the Taylor K-2006. Google shopping directed to a web site called Sunplay, which said they had it in stock for...