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Look at the TF-Pro Salt instead of the TF-100 Salt. The Pro Salt comes with the stirring device, which makes testing so kuch easier and more accurate. Or get the TF-100 Salt and add the stirring device.

A check valve before the SWG is not needed as no chlorine is being produce if there is no flow with the pump is off. If you will be installing a heater, you'd be better served plumbing in a proper heater bypass - which will use a 3-way Jandy valve and a quality check valve. Changing the way...

Chances are if the PoolLab is matching test strips that the PoolLab accuracy is suspect as well. Test strips are unreliable. The comparison you are relying on is actually that all 3 are close, not actually accurate.

How old is your PoolLab 2? Might be a good idea to test it against a standard to be sure it's correctly calibrated. If your CYA is actually 50, you are safe to have the FC at 20 (SLAM level for CYA 50). You should be testing and dosing FC prior to entering the water. And also dose after use...

For the outlet - be sure it's GFCI protected. And replace the cover with an "in-use" cover (will protect from water intrusion when the outlet is in use). https://www.lowes.com/pd/Hubbell-TayMac-1-Gang-Rectangle-Metal-Weatherproof-Electrical-Box-Cover/50413052...

The Red handled ball valve controls the flow to the DekClor. The more water flow into the DekClor, the faster the tabs will dissolve. I always have water flowing thru mine - even though I don't use tabs any longer. We recommend liquid chlorine over tablets. Tablets add CYA (stabilizer). Being...

You would need to use a skimmer plate. You can not connect the vac hose directly to the skimmer suction port as the venturi parts are in the way of fully accessing the suction port. Turn off the valve that sends water to the QuikSkim as well. Leave the skimmer basket in the skimmer. You will...

Yup - just like getting the correct test kit.

No and no You don't want liquid - the ones mentioned in post #3 and #4 are more of a paste type consistency. Think extra thick tooth paste. You will also need it for any other O-rings on your pool equipment.... pump lid O-ring, pump drain O-rings, diverter valves, etc. The 5oz tube will last...

Look at the Circupool RJ30+ Many members here use the Circupool RJ series. I'm 3 years in with my RJ45+ in my 12.3k gallon pool without issue. We recommend a SWG that is at least 2x your pool volume.

Use Magic Lube II - red cap is silicone based (don't use the blue cap as it's PTFE based) or Boss 820 Silicone lube

Most of the time when a pool with an IFCS is winterized, the lines to the infloor popup lines are also blown out. Plugs similar to the pic Allen @ajw22 posted are placed in the water distribution valve when the IFCS lines areblown out.. Post a pic of the inside of your water distribution valve.

It depends on your testing results, pool size, pump run time and SWG size. Every pool is different. You will need to test FC and adjust the SWG for your pool's needs. How are you testing? Which test kit?

Likely an A&A Dek-Chlor - an in-deck tablet feeder. There should be a 3/4" valve at your equipmemt pad to regulate the water flow. If you intend to use it, use only 3" trichlor tablets. The nipple in the center has 2 holes in it to allow water to flow out. The standpipe allows water to...

You have the Taylor K2006 (sometimes referred to as K2006A). It has the small 0.75 oz bottles. You will likely run out of at least the key reagents in less than one pool season if you are testing regularly. I'd suggest ordering a K2006C refill kit from Refill Sets Or at least the R-0870, R-0871...

Does your K2006 have the 0.75 oz reagent bottles or the 2.0 oz bottles?

Your signature shows a "Taylor K2600 kit"? Did you mean a Taylor K2006? Is it the smaller K2006 or is it the K2006C? Update your signature with correct information please. Post a full set of current test results FC CC pH (only accurate when FC is 10 or less) TA CH CYA Water temperature Use...

A few here have used a plastic garbage can to store their MA. Just be sure to properly mark the outside of ant can/box/container, stating it contains MA.

I'm in Chandler as well. My garage can get to over 105 degrees during the day in the middle of summer. My MA is stored outside in a small plastic deck box (away from the pool and metal). My liquid chlorine is stored in my indoor laundry room. I store 4 gallon jugs in the plastic bucket they...

Northwest corner Higley and Chandler Heights - about 11 miles from me. I'll have to check it out next time I'm out that way.

Does your present skimmer have a properly functioning weir door? A weir door and skimmer basket made for your skimmer model is all you really need.

What test kit are you using? Add it to your signature - https://www.troublefreepool.com/account/signature Are you using ? You can link PoolMath to your forum account so we can see your test results when hovering over your username/icon in the left column and clicking PoolMath Logs. Post a...

If FC is >10, the pH test is invalid

For the CYA test, if your result falls between two numbered lines on the test vial, round up to the larger of the two numbers. If result falls between 30 and 40, round up - your CYA is 40.

No need to add borax to raise your pH of 7.0 - your highTA will cause the pH to rise. If you want, you can aerate to raise pH a bit quicker. Let pH rise it 7.8, then lower to 7.2 to help lower your TA - rinse, repeat. What is the pH, TA and CH of your fill water?

Welcome to TFP! :wave: Let's focus only on the results from the TF-Pro Salt test kit. Have a read thru the extended test kit article. https://www.troublefreepool.com/blog/category/pool-school/extended-test-kit-directions/ Be sure to hold the reagent bottles vertical when dispensing drops...

Welcome toTFP! :wave: Is this a newly plastered pool? If so, wait at least 28 days after plaster to add salt. Before adding salt, test the pool water for salt content (using a Taylor K1766 salt test kit or equivalent). All pools have some salt in the water and you want to know how much before...

Once you are done with the replumb, paint any exposed PVC pipe to protect the pipes from the UV rays of the sun. Be sure to clean any old PVC pipe prior to painting. You can also lightly sand and paint the filter housing. The heater in and out ports are fixed and need to remain the same. It...

Also check with any senior living places with pools to see if they can provide a reference.

What test kit are you using? Add your test kit to your signature. Since you're down under, the Clear Choice Labs kit is probably the only one with the necessary reagents to do a proper . Post a full set of current test results from one of the recommended test kits. FC CC pH TA CH CYA Water...