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I am looking for the pro grade vinyl cement (Stuff in a can with a dauber in the lid, like regular PVC pipe cement) to patch the vinyl liner...if i have to. I am striking out at the LPS (local Pool Store). The phone answering people are not exactly knowledgeable. I really don't want to get the...

The vinyl liner is getting replaced. So, I am starting from an empty hole. Although, I am an experienced pool owner. I have to fill pool from empty with my deep well ( well water is about 400+ PPM TA, 8.4+ pH, and zero Chlorine). My plan is to get the pool going soon after water is in the...

The 10YO liner has failed. This liner was 27mil. I had some quotes last year on thicknesses from 20mil to 27mil. There were several thousand dollars difference in the cost. My thought is thicker is better! Thoughts on liner thickness? I do follow the TFP regime of pool maintenance. Also, is it...

I bit the bullet and bought the DuraChoice pressure gauge from TFTest kits. I am mostly pleased. HOWEVER, the gauge seems to creep downward toward zero. I have good flow in the skimmers, pump filter basket, and returns. NOP (normal operating pressure) is 10-15psi. NOP goes to 20ish psi with the...

No test results today, so the levels are approx. SLAM'd pool to PoolMath Specs. pH was 7.2-7.5 CYA was 30PPM at start. SLAM'd to 12ppm FC per PoolMath. Brushed everything. Did this for 4 days, adding and adjusting chems as necessary. The pool held 12ppm FC over night. I thought I was finished...

I was watching some videos on testing salt levels. I ran across this one: At about 1:16, he pulls out this thing and places it in the graduated cylinder. It appears that any amount above 10ml over runs the top of the cylinder, therefore, leaving 10 ml as the start of the test. Anyone know what...

My Pool Math app on my Samsung S22+ reports that I did things (vacuum, add chems, etc) at about 1pm EDT. The logs on my TFP profile report that the actions occurred at about 5 something. Did I miss a switch somewhere? Is this right? Thanks,

Over the years I have been through several of the little squeezy bottles in the TF-100 for CYA testing. I have been careful to transfer any marks to the newest bottle. I still always feel that the CYA test is subjective and want to, at least, start off right. "Fill to the line" seems arbitrary...

I am preparing SLAM the pool once water level is correct, debris removed, Skimmer face plates replaced, etc. The pool took a bunch of well water this year. The well water is: pH >8.2 TA > 400ppm CH ~ 20ppm My plan is to clean pool, raise CYA to ~40ppm for the SLAM. Problem is I KNOW pH and TA...

The pool store raised an eyebrow when I purchased 12lbs of stabilizer. I typically use 8+ lb to get to the STILL reccomended SWG levels of 60-90. They were going on about how the Gov't lowered the standard amount of CYA in pools to 20ppm. Something to do with the shock that people buy from...

Morning. I am using the premium subscription to Pool math. It is installed on 2 Android devices, one Laptop and an iPhone. The app did not record the results from last nights testing nor this AMs testing. The app still shows yesterday AMs results. What am I doing wrong? SLAMming pool. Results...

Morning, I have changed my email in my profile. However, I still receive TFP email at the old address and no TFP email at the new email. Any help would be great. Thanks, Steve

The pool rope finally broke. Not sure exactly what it is called. Safety rope with floats, maybe. The floats and ends are still usable. The rope is made from Hollow Braid Polypropylene. It reminds me of the old school finger trap, you push the rope together and the braid opens up...but pull...

Dummy me. I left the vacuum hose out over winter. Now, the ends are split.:( Has anyone successfully replaced the ends on their otherwise serviceable vacuum hose? Thanks.

Trouble-free pools does it again. This forum is the best. My Goldline Aqua-Rite had no lights lit but the LCD was working. The pool was a green swamp. Of course, this is the day before I was going to cover up the pool for the winter. Shocked the pool and started troubleshooting. A search on the...

Has anyone found a source for the spring covers that come with solid winter covers? I have seen the replacement spring covers for $5 each. OUCH! Considering the cover has over 40 springs. I was considering finding a source for bulk tubing. Anyone got any ideas?

Has anyone done a DIY pool plumbing pressure test to find a leak in the plumbing? I did see a rig out there to test the skimmers. This is for the suction side. But, the directions were sketchy. Mostly, how to build the rig. Nothing on function or operation, and diagnosis. Is this best left...

Hi all, I noticed a decline in the pool water level and did some research. Checked the obvious. No leaks in the above ground plumbing, pump skimmer gasket, etc. There is no air in the pump skimmer. I marked the pool level and did a 24 hr pump on/pump off test with all the returns and skimmers...

Has anyone tried the new "Green" Muratic acid. I saw some at the local home center. I was reluctant to try it because is did not specifically state it was the usual Baume 31% HCL. Both were the same price and I was just wondering if it was the same concentration.

Pool test results: Temp 77 FC 11 (coming down from the pool being shocked) CC 0 TC 11 pH 7.2 TA 130 CH 100 CYA 55 I am attempting to lower the TA to the 60-80 range. I add acid to pH =7.0 and aerate. I just built the super aerator (as seen in Pool School) from PVC and aerated most of...

I am having issue with my Aqua-Rite SWG displaying strange readings. The other day the SWG was reading 2700 PPM on the salt display window. The SWG has not been on up til this point. Seeing as that is low, I added 2-40 lb bags of salt. Waited 24 hrs and turned the SWG on to chlorinate. The...

I am thinking of adding the track kit to my trusty 280. I have seen several on-line that include the upper and lower housings. Cheapest is about $65. Exactly what is needed to convert to the track system? Do I need new housings? Do I need just the track? Ideas? Thanks

The tubing on the 3-tier fountain has deteriorated and it kinda nasty. I was looking at replacing the tubing. The local home center store does not appear to stock the tubing. The tubing appears to be 1" - 1 1/16"ID with 3/64" wall thickness. The tubing is very flexible. Has anyone replace...

I was purchasing some chemicals for the anticipated opening of the pool. I asked the pool guy the price of salt. The pool guy said I should turn off the chlorine generator for 24hrs after I add salt. Has anyone else ever heard this advise?

I lost my login info. But the Admin people reset my password. Thank you for that. However, I do not see a place to change the password to something I will remember. Am I just overlooking something? Thanks,

I just refilled the hot tub and am in the process of balancing the water chemistry. I am using a 3 step Bromine method, muratic acid and Simple Blue Power Cal from the pool store for my chemicals. The hot tub is a Jacuzzi 365. I see many posts on the pool side on correct pool chemical...

The original Turbo cell (cell #1) went bad and I replaced it with a new cell (#2). The Aqua-rite said I had Hi salt. I had the salt tested at 4 locations. 2 used an analog meter, 1 used test strips and the last used a digital meter. All results indicated salt levels between 2800-3400. After...

Is there a home based test for salt? I have 2 different test from the pool stores..both about 3000. The new Turbo cell reads about 5000...ouch. Is there a different test for salt besides the display on the box, strips or the pool store? Thanks

Is there a way to tell if the Turbo Cell is gone to the Great Pool Supply Warehouse in the sky? The pool was installed May 2004. The display says the salt is 2900-3100 but the water tastes salty. The manual says the nominal cell voltage should be between 22-25V when generating. The last...

Which is better for managing a spa? BBB or Bromine Since I have the BBB Chems for the Pool... Plus I would have to go buy Bromine... Opinions, please.