Recent content by StephenRMcKay

Hey everyone! We bought our house in 2020 that was built in 1974. The pool was put in summer of 76. While the pool and all the components are in great shape, the concrete has seem better days. I have spent the better part of 2 days pressure washing the dirt and grime off of most of it. However...

Hey guys! This is for all you who are searching or have just now found TFP. For the second season in a row, I have closed my pool exactly how TFP recommends. Last March I opened to blue water, and without fail yesterday I pulled my cover off and loved what I saw. Crystal clear blue water. Trust...

Hey everyone. I need some help. I have a friend that has an above ground pool with vinyl liner. Its 28' in diameter x 4' high on the sides and 8' deep at the center. How can we figure out how many gallons she has? Thanks in advance!

I had the same issues last summer. Wasted thousands of dollars on shock and chemicals. After the mods here enlightened me on CYA levels, and proper water exchange methods, it completely changed the whole game. I did a 70% water exchange (took about 3 or 4 days and cost about $175 in water) but...

Thanks so much for this Texas Splash! I'll take a look at it when the water temp rises above 48° LOL because I'm pretty sure I'll have to be in the water to do this one. It will be great to have the light fixed though :) add a little ambience in the water at night.

Hey guys, So this is the third season since we moved into this house with the pool. There is a light at the end of the pool that doesnt work. The last two summers I havent worried with it. But now I would like to see If i can get it to work. There are a few screws that hold the cover on, and...

Honestly I think it was the fear of doing something major wrong and messing up costing tens of thousands that scared me to begin with. But honestly, this has been ABC with you guys. I just pulled my water samples tonight, and compared them with my test logs from 5 months ago. I STILL HAVE...