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    New Hayward AQR15 and testing for salt

    I bought a brand new Hayward AQR15 and had it installed by a local pool professional yesterday. After installation, adding salt and adding CYA yesterday, he asked me to wait 24 hours to turn the salt system on so that all of the salt had a chance to dissolve completely. 24 hours later, the...
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    Starting TFP method for my spa for the first time

    A couple of months ago, I switched over to the TFP method for my swimming pool, and that has gone very well so far. With that behind me, I've decided to try the same with my hot tub. I've got a 2011 Hot Springs Sovereign with a Nature2 cartridge (changed every 6 months) and an ozonator, and...
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    To SLAM or not to SLAM

    I am a relative newbie to the TFP methods having started about a month ago. I've read the SLAM page and some other info I could find regarding SLAMing the pool, but I still have a question about it. Here are my test numbers: PH 7.5 FC 9 CC 0 TA 85 CH 275 CYA 70 I drained half the pool a...
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    Possible method for removing CYA from the pool

    Hi, I signed up today, and this is my first post. I've owned my pool for 16 years, but I began reading about TF pool methods last year when I had a really big algae bloom. After multiple cycles of PhosFree, I decided I would educate myself on the TFP maintenance process and try something...