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  1. roxnatwist

    Is slightly higher TC okay?

    I have found that my pool water seems to be much better when my TC is around 7-8ppm. All my other chemicals are within recommended levels. I have a very, very slight chlorine smell almost to the point of being unnoticeable. Is there any drawback or will any damage occur from leaving the TC...
  2. roxnatwist

    Filter Issue?

    I am struggling to figure out my problem. I have a new Pleatco cartridge in my Hayward Swim Clear 150 filter but bought a new filter because the old one caused the same issue. I cleaned it Friday a week ago and my waterfall ran great. Turned it on this past Friday and all I get out of the...
  3. roxnatwist

    Glass Tile Problem

    My pool is less than a year old. My tile is all glass 1x1 and 2x2 tiles. I have a waterfall wall that is raised 18" above the waterline. My wife pointed out to our pool guy that the tiles needed to be cleaned so he poured straight muriatic acid all down the length of the wall. It etched the...
  4. roxnatwist

    Just Finishing Up and Thrilled

    Hello TFP! New to the forum and trying to get started on my way to a truly trouble free pool. I am a first time pool owner, other than the blow up type. My wife and I worked hard to make our dream a reality. After ten years of sitting on our patio saying "I wish we had a pool", now we do. Due...