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    Calcium Hardness and Total Alkalinity Question

    Hello, I have been using TFP and TF Test Kits for three seasons. This is our fourth year with a pool and my fourth year using the TFP Process for balancing our water. I am in the midst of SLAMming since opening the pool last Saturday, May 16th. Here are my current levels: FC: 13 CC: 0 TC: 13...
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    pH Test Interpretation Please

    Hello, Here are my test results from this evening after concluding a SLAM (passed OCLT this morning): FC: 8.5 CC: 0 pH: 7 (I think) CH: 100 TA: 80 CYA: 60 pH test result I interpret as 7: I added 5lbs. of soda ash per the pool calculator (mixed it as a slurry and poured into pool in several...
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    From Green Swamp to Sparkling Oasis

    Following this forum and getting some helpful replies to some questions I went from this: to this: Thank you!
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    Diving Board Bolt Pattern

    Attached, please find two photos of the diving board bolt pattern for our inground vinyl pool. I bought this home a few months ago and there was no diving board in place. Looking to replace it. The measurement from the bolt nearest the pool to the edge of the pool is 30". The distance from the...
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    CYA Sample Solution (50ppm) Photo

    I have been trying "calibrate" my eyes to read the CYA test so I ordered the R-7065 Sample Solution from TF Test Kits. I went out this morning with my TF-100 and R-7065 to get a photo result of the CYA reading of 50. I added R-7065 to the bottom of the CYA testing bottle label and filled the...
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    Help with Next Steps, Please

    My questions are: Help me interpret this pH test (7.1? 7.2? lower?) Test Results for today: CYA: 30-45 TA: 6th drop turned and kept it red so is it 50 or 60? CH: 5th drop turned blue so is it 100 or 125? TC: 0 Am I ready to plan and begin my SLAM? Should I have enough liquid chlorine on hand...
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    Reliability of CYA Readings in a Pool with Excessive Algae

    Hello, I am in the process of doing partial drains and refills on my pool with high CYA (between 90-100). This is a green swamp I am preparing to SLAM. Since I am waiting for my pool to refill, I was boning up on how to be best prepared to SLAM. I read a few things here and there about the...
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    Opening After 3 Year Hibernation

    Hello, I began opening my pool for the first time after a 3 year hibernation. We purchased a home this spring including an 18' x 36' vinyl liner pool (~26,700 gallons), which has been closed for the past two winters. So, I removed the cover this past weekend; unplugged both skimmers and inlets...
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    Preparing for Opening a Pool After 3-Year Hibernation

    Hello, I'm a new homeowner inheriting an inground vinyl pool (18' x 35'). I have a Pentair FNS Plus 60 DE Filter, a Pentair Challenger High Performance 1 hp Pump and Hayward skimmer controls/valves. Also, I believe I have an Olympic chlorinator. The 18 year old mesh Loop-Loc cover is shot and...
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    New House & First Time Pool Owner

    Hello, I am buying a home with an inground vinyl liner pool. Through the home inspection process I had the pool company that serviced the pool come out to inspect it. The pool has not been opened in what will be three years this coming spring. The vinyl liner was replaced three years ago...