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  1. centralmaine

    Can I start with bleach and then...

    Hi folks! I'm back for year 2 and I look forward crystal clear water again. I'm thinking of switching to a salt water system, the price is nice for a little pool like my 14' X 42" Intex. Would it be a waste of time and money because of my short summer? I set the pool up today and the pool is...
  2. centralmaine

    Is this the "sweet spot" for my pool's ph?

    Thanks to all here our pool has remained crystal clear. FC 8 CC 0 PH 7.4 TA 110 CYA 50 The ph has been at 7.4 for 2 weeks and my TA 110. I added 2 ounces of MA 2 weeks ago when ph was 7.8 and my TA was 90. Do I leave TA where it is as everything is working fine and the pool is fantastic...
  3. centralmaine

    First Test Results

    My test kit arrived friday evening, I read the instructions a couple dozen times and due to rain and working the week end I was finally able to perform my first test. FC 9 CC 0 pH 7 TA 80 CYA 50 Tomorrow is a day off for me so I can get to the store for washing soda, baking soda etc...
  4. centralmaine

    What would you do?

    I have spent the last couple days preparing my yard for a pool install along with many hours of reading here at TFP. The pool is an Intex !4' X 42" I levelled the location with sand and I am preparing to surround the pool with a 16' X 16' square of 4"x4" pressure treated retaining wall to keep...
  5. centralmaine

    Getting ready for my 2 weeks of summer!

    This is what most of us Mainah's north of Bangor say...anyway thanks for having me and can't wait to learn a new language here at TFP (sarcasm intended).
  6. centralmaine

    Swimline 4 in 1 test kit

    Hi all, I recently joined and in the process of setting up a 14' X 42" Intex AG pool. I have a Swimline 4 in 1 test kit that I purchased last season to use for a smaller inflatable top ring pool. I never used the test kit as our pool season was very short due to large dog ripping the pool. Is my...