Recent content by smarkle46

Thanks for your help! I will do this tonight. :)

Thank you for your reply. At 6 % SWG was keeping FC around 4 until yesterday, when the temps kicked up and I increased the pool heater to 80 degrees. I added liquid chlorine this morning to raise the level immediately, and I increased the generator. If that is not enough, I will keep increasing...

I test using the TF-100. We had a very heavy rain last night. (pool was full to the concrete coping this morning.). I drained down enough for the skimmers to function, and tested. FC 3.5. CC 0 CYA 60 TA 70 CH 150. I don't know if this is algae blooming or just dirt that has washed into the pool...

Thank you! I am probably NOT doing a polar bear plunge. lol The kids might....Heck, my husband might, you never know. We haven't ordered the test kit yet. I'm going to order the TF100 for the spring. My son ( the one that pointed me to TFP) has the other recommended test kit. (K-2006)I will...

Hi, everyone! We are nearly finished with our new IG pool construction. It is nothing fancy, just a 16x32 vinyl liner pool, rectangle. It has been fun watching it take shape. I thought I'd post pics here. We found TFP after we signed all the contracts and install was underway, so it didn't occur...