Recent content by KristenNScott

Hello. I will start by saying I have successfully maintained a TFP in the past, but we didn't open the pool last year and opened to a swamp this year. We started the SLAM process on Saturday. The pool has gone from a disgusting, dark green pond to a milky aqua color, so we are making...

I have someone coming over today to look at my pool for a re-plaster job. I have been searching for someone to re-plaster for 4 years. There are companies in my area that do new builds, but no one who will re-plaster. I finally was put in touch with this person who used to work at a company...

After reading someone else's post about cleaning a swampy pool, I wonder if I should set the pool to recirculate, add the chemicals to the levels I know I need based on testing, and plan to vacuum to waste in a few days and then add appropriate water and additional chemicals to compensate for...

I test with the TF-100 kit. I knew I left something out. I can't find my paper I wrote the values on, and I don't remember what the TA is off the top of my head. I'll get that reported next time. I'm going to be away for the next 3 hours, but tomorrow and Sunday, I'll be able to dedicate big...

Hello. We didn't open our pool last year b/c it really needs new plaster. We planned to have that done but couldn't find anyone to do it. (I've been trying to find someone for 4 years -- small town, two hours from any cities.) Anyway, we are opening a swamp. (And I may have found someone who...

I won't store any chlorine. I buy it as I need it so whatever is left over will get used for cleaning inside. Aussieta - what do you mean by not keeping it inside? You mean inside the house? We currently keep it in our little pool house (our little building with the pump, filter, and hot...

This was our first year using TFP method, and the first year with nice clear sparkly water all summer. Yea! We want to close our pool, but the temp is not low enough yet. I've read the information on closing pools, but I still have a few questions. 1) can we do a "partial close" and go ahead...

When you say keep the acid away from the chlorine, how far away is away. Same room, different shelf, or different rooms?

Re: Still a newbie - checking back in with questions - a few concerns & black algae Bummer - I just came from brushing the pool, and there was definitely some new stuff that I brushed from the pits in the sides. I was able to pull up something that flaked off and it is surely the greenish...

Re: Still a newbie - checking back in with questions - a few concerns & black algae Yes. I have read that. It's always good to go back and review. I guess I'll just keep my chlorine on the high end of my range and keep an eye on things. Thank you.

Re: Still a newbie - checking back in with questions - a few concerns & black algae Duraleigh - I received an email with your response, but for some reason, it's not showing up on the forum. So, here is Duraleigh's response and my answers: 1. I'm not sure how you can compare your costs quite...

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Hello, and thank you to those who have helped me in the past few weeks. Brief summary -- started TFP method around 6/6. Using the test kit I bought from TFP. My water looks great, and I have never seen it so sparkly. I was actually shocked (no pun intended) at how sparkly it was today. But -...

Here is a picture - I'm not sure if you'll see what I'm talking about or not...