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    Getting Started Using the TF-100 Test Kit - My Experience

    I just got my tf pro salt kit yesterday. I plan to try it out for the first time this evening. I hope your chart helps me as I feel a little overwhelmed with the kits directions. Thanks for making this!
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    New pool owner trying to understand test strip reading

    I contacted their customer service and I purchased the pro model and I will print refused on the original that arrived to send it back and they will refund me. Great customer service
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    New pool owner trying to understand test strip reading

    Already purchased last night. Is it really that difficult to stir it?
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    New pool owner trying to understand test strip reading

    I plan to purchase one of these and will post again with my results. Thanks!
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    New pool owner trying to understand test strip reading

    Wow I feel dumb. Thank you for the explanation.
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    New pool owner trying to understand test strip reading

    The TF 100 salt just seems it costs a lot for 8 tests
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    New pool owner trying to understand test strip reading

    That is all interesting. Thank you
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    New pool owner trying to understand test strip reading

    Yes, I have. Started with a small amount.
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    New pool owner trying to understand test strip reading

    Our newly constructed pool was filled a little over a week ago. I had a salt reading of 5.8 a couple nights ago. Brushed 3 more bags in and now I see on the SWG is says good, but I plan to test again tomorrow to try to get it to near 3600 if it is not there yet. Here is a list of our equipment...
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    Truly torn - SWG or Chlorine

    Appreciate your feedback. That all makes sense to me. Thank you
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    Truly torn - SWG or Chlorine

    Thanks for the info. Makes sense.
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    Truly torn - SWG or Chlorine

    A pool heater is going to be useful in Connecticut? How so
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    Truly torn - SWG or Chlorine

    Well, I am listening to advice from my pool builder and we don’t have propane or natural gas at our house. Only Oil.
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    Truly torn - SWG or Chlorine

    Gotcha. Our PB is recommending this pump so we are going to go with it. He is very knowledgeable. Appreciate the feedback though!
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    Truly torn - SWG or Chlorine

    We have solar. Made more sense
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    Truly torn - SWG or Chlorine

    And I am seeing my pump is a 2.2 horsepower. Not 1.5
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    Truly torn - SWG or Chlorine

    Yes two skimmers
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    Truly torn - SWG or Chlorine

    Here is our list of equipment from our PB: Pump: PentAir Superflo VST - Variable Speed - 3THP - medium sized head pump Filter: PentAir Clean and Clear 420 - Cartridge SWG: PentAir IC40 Pool Heater:AcquaCal SQ145 Heat Pump Auto skimmer: Beta solar powered with dual charging Pool vacuum...
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    Truly torn - SWG or Chlorine

    Well, you all made this decision very simple. SWG will be going in. Here is the current hole we are looking at after day #1
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    Truly torn - SWG or Chlorine

    Great information thank you!
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    Truly torn - SWG or Chlorine

    We have been doing our research and my wife and I are torn on which to go with. The PB have us a few days to decide as construction started today. Thoughts? And why?
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    Liquid Chlorine vs Baquacil - Can someone provide the pros and cons?

    Great information on buying too much. Construction starts Monday or Tuesday so I will be in touch on this site to get the water treated right sometime soon
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    Liquid Chlorine vs Baquacil - Can someone provide the pros and cons?

    Appreciate all the information. They are starting next week and my wife and I already decided on a chlorine pool.