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We have sanded our old coping down to metal so it can be repainted. What is the best product to use between where the coping and concrete meet to fill the gap? Also would like recommendation on what kind of paint would be best to use.

I am getting ready to order a Calimar 3hp VS Pump. In the description it states: Port Size 2" x 2". However my plumbing is all 1 1/2". Can I still use this pump? Is there an adapter I can order to make this work? Sorry if this is a stupid question - my husband is our of town and I'm trying...

I’ve been using this website/method to maintain my pool for 5 years (Thanks!!). It’s just so easy once everything clicks in place and I guess I got a little lazy this year not testing as much as I should. The first week of September, we went out of town for a week so I brought the chlorine up to...

Just ran first full test after slam: FC 6 CC 0 PH 7.5 TA 80 CH 100 CYA 30 CSI -0.62 TEMP 77 Looks like the numbers are all okay - but the CSI is in the red and I'm not sure if I should be worried about it?

Opened to a green swamp – first time ever – about to start SLAM and have a couple of questions: Numbers posted below; however I didn’t test TA or CH yet since the pool is green – is that okay? Last year we FINALLY got a mesh safety cover. Is this what I can expect from now on with a mesh...

We've had several inches of rain over the past 3 days. Just went out to check the pool and found all of these little critters jumping/swimming around my steps. Is this telling me that I should SLAM the pool? If not, should I just run the pump until they clear out? Here are my current test...

I am helping out a friend who has a SWCG above ground pool. We are getting ready to SLAM due to algae. The SLAM instructions state: "SLAMing an outdoor pool is most effective when CYA is around 30 to 40." However, according to the Chlorine/CYA Chart the recommended CYA for SWCG pools is...

Helping my friend - uncovered her pool to find this orange like substance on the bottom of her pool. Here are her test results using my TF-100 kit: FC - 0 CC - 0 PH - 7.2 CYA - 40 TA - 160 CH - 125 The pool is above-ground Intex 16' x 4' round (6,000 gal) with a salt water generator. Water...

Just opened to pool to find this piece around the return jet had cracked. We have a replacement, but are wondering if we should drain the water down below it before replacing it or not. Also any other tips or anything we should be aware of before doing this repair. Thanks!

I started using the TFP method pretty early on last summer. IT. IS. AWESOME!!!!!! However, this is my first time opening without the "help" of my local pool store. Here are my readings: FC - 0 CC - .5 CYA - 30 TA - 70 PH - 7.5 CH - 125 I added enough liquid chlorine per pool math to bring...

Recently discovered we have lost exactly 9 inches of water since closing the pool on October 1. We pulled back the cover today to inspect and couldn’t see anything obvious. We used food dye around the light and steps – didn’t seem to be anything drawing the dye toward a leak. We also went...

First year using the TFPC method - which is AWESOME!!!! I was cleaning the waterline with a microfiber cloth yesterday, when I noticed this weird "dirt", only at the deep end. I am posting photos which show what it looks like before and after wiping with the cloth, as well as the stain it...

I started my first SLAM yesterday morning. FYI - here are my numbers before starting: FC-2 CC-5 PH-7.8 TA-170 CH-200 CYA-60 I have added around 10 gallons of 10% bleach in less than 24 hours. (Mfg. date on bleach is 4-29-16). First test this morning showed FC of 8, so added 2 more gallons to...

I just received my new Taylor TF-100 test kit today and here are the results: FC - 1 CC - 2.5 PH - 7.2 TA - 130 CH - 300 CYA - 90 ***Edit - just ran the CYA Extended directions and the result was 120*** A little background - opened pool Sunday (5/22). As per pool store added on bottle of...

Well, after semi-lurking for the past couple of years, I have finally decided to cut the cord with the pool company. Opened pool Sunday - added shock and algeacide (as per pool company). Water is pretty cloudy this year. Just ordered the TF-100 test kit with magnetic stirrer. I am now off to...