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    New Spa Owner of an old Spa - Convert to Chlorine??

    So I bought the house in May and it had an in-ground pool and a separate hot tub. Im familiar with TBT so I quickly took over the pool. In regards to the hot tub I was just adding bromine weekly (I have ignored the spa Never used, never paid attention). Now im ready to clean (with Ahhsome)...
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    Why are Robots so confusing?

    Been researching for a few days. Why does Dolphin have the same cleaner under 5 different models?
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    Polaris 280 - Do I buy a new cleaner

    Long story short, I bought my new house in May. Noticed the backup valve on the hose was shot as it kept failing into backup mode. This morning I looked in the pool and saw a wheel laying in the deep end (will get it tonight). I assume this thing is >10 years old probably original. Is...
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    Argh the dreaded pool maintenance guy

    Well I am familiar with the TFP method. In 2015 I had a pool built and did all the TBF maintenance myself. Unfortunately a divorce had me sell the house, but two months ago I bought a another house with a 12KG Pebbletec pool (10-12 years old). Because I was moving in over a month and...
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    Acid Question

    Hello Everyone I can seem to find the answer for this. I use the Pool Calculator to get amounts to add for LC and MA. Normally I dont fill everything out but today I noticed the amount of MA to add changes based on the TA level (if I write TA as 60 it tells me one amount, if I put in 90 it...
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    Ouestions- CH, Acid,Testing

    Hello All, So I did my tests this morning with the TF-100 and then went to the pool store to get some LC and MA. I brought a sample in for them to test and I noticed they had a new machine, A Lamott Spin or something like that. I was happy to note that my tests and theirs were almost...
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    First test results are in - Pool Store Tests are different

    Hello Everyone. So a little back story, pool was completed in November and after the 2 week startup was done I had the start up company do weekly chemical service since I was traveling in Dec. I cancelled yesterday and assumed service today. Below are my TF-100 test results vs the pool...
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    Liquid Chlorine

    Quick question, As I am about to assume service on my new pool, I have been checking out what the local pool supply has. They Sell HASA SANI-Clor in refillable containers. Is that just regular Chlorine like bleach but at 12.5%? Thanks
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    Pool School

    Hello Everyone, first post here. Before I start my myriad of questions.....=-).....If there a PDF version of pool school that can be printed out? Additionally are there any good record keeping apps and calculators for iOS devices? Thanks! J