Recent content by melsteph

I did order the granular form I battle high pH all year long so am hoping to stabilize that somewhat, as well as intrigued by the potential for more sparkle, softer feel, and hopefully some algae preventative. Am I wrong? M

I am taking the plunge and going to add borates this year! This is my 6th season following all things TFP. Each year I have a goal to have a better pool than the year before so after researching and learning here, I decided to take the plunge. Here were my levels last night: TC 2.5 TA 100 CH...

Thanks so much for the help with the SLAM and recommendation on new robotic vacuum! Things are actually starting to look pretty again! Here are my current readings and I'd like your thoughts on further tweaking or let things ride before I do further steps. FC - 6 pH - 8 (adding acid every...

should I raise it to 70 or just the 30-40 range?

Hello! We do not close our pool in East Texas during the winter so am starting this season from that perspective. During the winter we would run the pump every so often but that is basically it. This spring we have had dust storms, pollen, the robotic vacuum broke, and the pool is suffering...

Love this review and about to order. Are you still pleased?

Hello! We've had some bad storms in east Texas this past couple weeks. An umbrella that was laying down flew across the yard, into my Pentair filter and sheared off the turn knob. I am having trouble finding a replacement that matches the 10 screw top with the valve handle. Does it exists? Am...

Hi Y'all! Let me first say I DID NOT have patio furniture in the water or even too close. Two things happened early spring: I noticed staining on my sun deck ledge but thought it might be from red dirt or possibly algae. I knew to slam the pool coming out of winter to do a good cleaning and...

Need current thoughts on resealing our flagstone coping with the stained concrete decking. It is a three year old pool and was sealed by pool builder. We'd like to do it ourself if possible. Is it the same sealer for both surfaces? Thanks as always and Happy Summer! Melissa

I LOVE this site and tell every pool owner I know about it! Each year I try some new product that is recommended here or try a method to make my pool life better. I say all that to say TA/pH is going to be my focused goal this summer. It always runs high. High pH, add Muriatic acid, raise...

Is the coupon code good each year for TFTest kits or just a one time use? Thanks! M

Right now we've been below freezing 36 hours or so. Several days still to go. Water is circulating with the freeze protection and I have it set to be on 24/7 as a backup. I didn't "close" or winterize because - it's Texas. So here I am. Thoughts on what to do if or when we lose power? I'm trying...