Recent content by scott39

I converted to the TFP method last spring and have been an advocate ever since. Late last summer the hockey team was over for a get together and I received lots of positive comments on the pool. I even agreed to help out a few people if they wanted to give TFP a go. On Friday I received a...

I was in your situation last year. Over the winter I promised myself things were going to be different this year. I second the advice - get a recommended test kit, post some results, read as much as you can, and don't be afraid to ask questions. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

After the chemistry is in check, if you feel that the cartridges are on need of replacement, I have had a good experience with Pleatco filter cartridges. Much better than the OEM cartridges. By all means, make sure something isn't growing first. If you haven't done so yet, get one of the...

My border collie loves a daily swim. Lots of fur in the skimmer baskets and the pump suction basket. Both are easy to take care of with a regular cleaning. I have a cartridge filter, so won't have the same problem there. Thanks for posting! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I have no doubt. Been reading a lot of Chem Geek posts. Being a chemical engineer myself, he is spot on!

Great graph Richard.

For your 7000 gallon pool, 19oz of CYA assumes starting with 0 CYA. If the tube is cloudy, but you can see the black dot at the 30 mark, then the CYA is between 0 and 30. Maybe assume a starting point of 15-20 CYA, target 30 and add that amount of CYA so you don't overshoot. Another...

There are two things when selecting a blower or compressor. Volume of air and discharge pressure. Most compressors are high pressure but low volume. The blowers/shop vacs move a higher volume of air at a lower pressure. I believe you want a large volume of air to blow out the lines. Since 1...

What does the water look like? Crystal clear?

Don't forget the SpeedStir to go with the TF-100 test kit. Not required, but I love mine. Wish I wouldn't have waited to buy it.

Opened in mid/late April this year (first year using TFP methodology). Nothing but bleach so far. Pool looks great.

Can check junction boxes for touching wires, bare insulation on wires, water in junction boxes, etc. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Sounds like a short somewhere if it trips instantly. Especially if you can turn the impeller by hand (only do that with the power off!) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Does the breaker trip immediately or a few seconds after you start the pump? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Awesome! This is on my shopping list the next time I am NOT at the pool store.