Recent content by SoCalGary

  1. SoCalGary

    CYA test

    The label came off of my bottle as well. I've been using 15ml of pool water and 15ml of R-0013.
  2. SoCalGary

    Lurker coming out of the closet

    Welcome and congrats on taking back control of your pool!
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    Check out this picture of BBB bliss

    That's a beautiful pool you have there! One to be proud of that's for sure. :goodjob:
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    Algae issues,my head is spinning........

    Welcome to TFP! You should get plenty of responses from knowledgeable veterans who can help you get your pool back in shape. Don't forget to study up in Pool School :-D cramar is right about getting your own quality test kit. That will be key to helping you take back control of your pool...
  5. SoCalGary

    New user with (hopefully) a minor question

    You can't go wrong with the TF-100. It really is a fantastic test kit that put me back in control of my pool. Oh and +1 for the SpeedStir. It's a great little time saver.
  6. SoCalGary

    Pool opening test results: help please! :)

    To determine what levels of FC you need check the Chlorine/CYA Chart. If you have a vinyl lined pool you have a bit more freedom when it comes to your CH levels. See the Recommended Levels Chart.
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    Benefits to the Speedstir for the Tf-100

    I recently picked one up and I love it! A friend of mine, fellow pool owner, was over one night while I was testing my water and has now decided that he needs one to go with his TF-100 :mrgreen:
  8. SoCalGary

    Thank you to all those who unknowingly helped me!

    Thanks Butterfly & supertune! Ha! It seemed like all of my questions had already been asked and answered before. Plus I'm a bit shy. Thanks again! :-D
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    Thank you to all those who unknowingly helped me!

    I've been lurking around TFP since 2008 when my family and I moved into our current house. The previous owner had neglected the pool and left us with a nice swamp going in. I hit the net and quickly found this fantastic website, began reading, and reading, and was able to clear it without...