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  1. richie0701

    First TFP Opening - huge thanks

    We finally get some hot weather in New England. I was clearing a gutter and looked down at this sparkling pool earlier. There was a nice breeze giving it a ripple. If anyone is in doubt, it works. So far I'm through 6 gallons of bleach (total) and maintaining nice numbers this last few days...
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    12v Aqualumin iii

    Before I spend anymore time looking. Is anyone aware of an LED option with more light output than the stock 100w bulb? I think I can get a 150w 12v halogen bulb, is that the brightest people have seen? I'm kind of regretting going low voltage when I replaced it now, it's pretty dim.
  3. richie0701

    Post SLAM balancing

    So a big thanks to all who helped me direct the last week, and also anyone and everyone that has ever posted and/or answered other threads on here. It's been quite the education. Not only do I have a clear pool, I know why and used nothing but Chlorine and DE for the sand filter!! So my SLAM...
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    Testing starts tonight

    Following on from this thread my test kit arrives tonight, should be there when I get home. When I left this morning, I checked with a stick and it was still deep purple. Pool is clearing nice so I know Chlorine is working. Pump pressure held at 9 PSI for 24 hours so worst of debris must be...
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    Opening, Pristine Blue - couple of questions on current actions

    Sorry for the long first post…………lots of information and a request for a sanity check and/or correction at the end. Background: This is my 4th year with the pool, it came with the house I purchased. I haven't had a lot of trouble with it the last few years. Just took a water sample to...
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    Hello from Boston

    Just wanted to say a quick hello. This is my 4th summer as a pool owner and looking to using the simple BBB methods I’ve read about here. I was duped in to Pristine Blue at the pool store this year and was just starting to set it up when I started coming to my senses and reading the content...