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    Newbie with TF-100 results and pics

    Well, I can't see the bottom of the pool so I have no idea what kind of trash is down there. That alone makes me hesitant to run it all night.
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    Newbie with TF-100 results and pics

    So is it cool to leave it running over night or should I just shut it off before bed and turn it back on tomorrow morning? I'll read up on back washing right now.
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    Newbie with TF-100 results and pics

    Thanks guys. Yes, I entered in all of the current values on PoolMath and it told me 20oz of MA. I just got done adding it in front of one of the returns. It took me about 5 minutes to add it, since I read it must be done slow to not damage the plaster. The pump has been running for about 3...
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    Newbie with TF-100 results and pics

    Thanks for the response. Pool Math is recommending me to add 20oz of 31.45% MA. Are you saying it won't take as much since the TA is so low? Also, any tips to adding the MA? This is the one chemical the previous owner left me so I plan on doing it tonight.
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    Newbie with TF-100 results and pics

    We moved into a house this winter that had a pool but the cover was on it. I finally took the cover off today since I got my TF-100 kit in the mail so I could do some initial testing. Results are below. I also turned the pump on for the first time without the freeze switch turning it on...
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    First-time pool owner, need help with setup

    Thanks everyone. I ordered the TF-100 last night. Before I go about adding any chemicals, do I need to run the vacuum and pump for a while to clean it up?
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    First-time pool owner, need help with setup

    Hey all. We recently moved into a house which has a pool (stats in sig). The pool has been covered for the entire winter and we are ready to remove the cover and set it up for the year. I took a water sample down to a local pool place and my stats are below. The water is also green from the...