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Thanks! Yeah I test from that very spot, about 24 inches below the surface.

Thanks. I've been meaning to try the SpeedStir. I also saw this in the "Extended Test Kit Directions" article I came across on site: The exact amount of R-0870 powder used is not critical. The goal is to add more than you really need rather than using too little. Using too little R-0870...

I was curious if a TFP expert would be willing to review and advise on the "SLAM" I'm doing at the moment. Hopefully you're able to see my logs from the PoolMath app. Otherwise, let me know. https://api.poolmathapp.com/share/tfp-183605 This year, I'm running 2 to 3 FAS-DPD tests per sample...

Very illuminating, thank you. That does make things a lot simpler. To answer your question, "where did you hear that?". I've seen it multiple places, the most recent being here: https://www.swimmingpoolsteve.com/pages/filter-time.html

Thank you NewDude and Mas985. If I run it only slow enough that skimming is working properly 24 X 7, does this mean that I can rest assured that I'm turning over the water enough each day?

I'm considering getting my first variable speed pump, and wanted to check one of my initial assumptions about it. I've heard that in order to program it for optimal cost savings, I need to be able instantaneously measure the gallons per minute at any given RPM. Is this correct? If so, would a...

Thanks everyone!

I'm interested in performing the steps in this TFP article, and had a question about the first step: https://www.troublefreepool.com/wiki/index.php?title=Ascorbic_Acid_Treatment#cite_note-11 Take your chlorine down to 0 ........ Let it decline naturally. Remove tablets, stop adding liquid...

I just kept turning it and it came off.

Thanks!

I'm wondering what mistake I made changing out the air relief valve on my DE filter. The air relief valve began to leak recently, so I replaced it. It was successful, and water no longer leaks from the top of the filter, which is great, but I think I missed a step. I turned the pump off, and...