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    Pool Math App Question

    I was playing with Effects of Adding I suspect the "6%" Bleach I'm using isn't really 6%, it states 6% on the box of 6, and on each bottle, the date is good, less than month old. But anyway, back to my question... When you use ANY % of chlorine less than 6%, in with amount set at 1 Gallon, it...
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    SLAM Question

    First Shout Out to TFP!!!! Been doing TFP for 3 years, since pool turned GREEN after pump died! 😩 Replaced Pump, Drained 1/2 of water out to get CYA down and Cooper out of pool, then SLAMED, it took 7 days, Pool has been CRYSTAL CLEAR for 3 Years!! 😁 The last 3 weeks we have been getting lots...
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    Calcium Hardness and Vinyl limer

    I have searched and not found an exact answer to my question. I know for vinyl pool the TFP recommended CH is between 0-350. I have also read on here that you never need to worry about low CH in a vinyl pool only too high, AND TO NEVER ADD CALCIUM. The biggest issue I have is why such a HUGE...
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    May have screwed up.

    Left AGP pool open for the winter for the 1st time. Running pump at night on timer. Been running pump 24/7 the last 2 weeks. I now have a 24’ hockey rink. Last 2 weeks temps have been WAY WAY below average, let me put it this way, I have ridden motorcycles in Jan in the past. Tuesday morning had...
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    To Close or Leave Open in NC?

    I'm in western NC in the foothills. Trying to decide to close like I have been doing or leave open this year. Our coldest month is Jan. Avg low of 26, Avg high of 49 Avg Snow 1" in Jan & Feb, 2" in Mar. I have a good timer, if you think it is alright to leave open, how long should I run pump...
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    Clear Pool Turned Green after Pump died

    Hi all, Up till now my wife has been doing most of the upkeep on the pool, except opening and closing, and she has been using a local pool store, although they are different than most, they are independent and don't preach any of the "name brand" products and they use a Taylor kit for all their...
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    Howdy from Western NC

    Actually been a member for over a year, but really not converted to the TFP way, now it's time... just ordered the tft-100 XL + mag stirrer.