Recent content by lsurefugee

I found this article and this appears to be happening to our pool. We live in South LA but did have a temperature of 9* this winter. It did stay below freezing for about 48-72 hours. https://www.troublefreepool.com/threads/calcium-crystals-all-over-plaster.257419/

I need some help figuring this out. We have a spa/pool combo. Recently, the seats in the spa started to form “crystals”. The surface of the pool steps do not have this problem, only the spa portion. I usually only run the spa portion once weekly for about 30 min, unless we decide to get in it...

I’m trying to figure out exactly what is going on in my hot tub. This is not occurring in the rest of the pool. I brush twice weekly. The seats of the gunite have started to get a little rough, what I would describe as a slighty rocky surface, when you pass your hand over it. The steps down into...

The system was able to get off of freeze protection today. As it got warmer during the day, the noise wasn’t appreciable at the low 1600 rpm. I even ran the pump at our spa setting with no noise. Seems related to the cold, maybe? I will continue to monitor as the temperature is supposed to...

2800 rpm - freeze protection on Before the freeze, I didn’t notice the noise but I only run the pump usually at around 1500-1600 rpm during normal days for about 6-8 hours in the winter. I did not notice the noise prior to the cold weather

Any thoughts on this noise? Video link uploaded to YouTube video. Cleaned out basket and impeller. Noise just recently started. Cleaning did not change noise.

I try to keep the TA as low as possible but when we have a stretch of 110+ days without rain, using the fill water with high TA pushes me back up quickly. I have an autofill I turned off for this reason. It feels as though I’m losing this battle constantly due to high temps and evaporation. I...

I recently started brushing after pouring MA. Pencil thin over return. I’ll make it a permanent part of my process. Fill water TA - 120. South LA with lots of heat and evaporation. Love when it rains to provide water without needing to use source water with high TA but very sporadic. May rain...

1. First question has to do with plaster. I have my own theory on this one, which is most likely my fault. Since using TFP, haven’t had an ounce of trouble maintaining sanitation levels. One part of my plaster (deep in) is a little smoother than other parts. I have no signs of algae and pass...

I’ve read several threads about the above topic but had a quick question and thoughts on an issue I deal with. Will be leaving for a short vacation, 5 days. TA of fill water is 120. Constantly dealing with rising pH but manageable. Usually leave SWG on during vacation without issues except pH...

Pool chemistry is on point with thanks to all of you here at TFP. However, I’m having issues with ants around my pool. The backyard backs up to a pond. We live in an environment that fosters ants as well. Looking to use something safe in the grassy area around the pool. Wanting to avoid...

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