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Hi all, a few months back when it was cold I did an ascorbic acid treatment and it was very successful in removing iron staining I had which formed from a hurricane dumping red dirt into my pool. During the AA process, I used Jacks magic Purple Stuff as I have a SWG. Now that we are past the...

I am about to get rid of what I believe is Iron from red mud that slid into the pool with heavy rain. The Vitamin C in a small test worked great, can I just get rid of all the stains with the Vitamin C method or do I have to do a full ascorbic treatment. I am not sure if the Vitamin C is a test...

Massive rain storm washed mud, tree removal trimmings (bark, sawdust, pine needles), and dirt into pool destroying my salt water pool chemistry. I am running my filter on high rpm 24/7, I have cleaned filters twice now, running robot cleaner (polaris Alpha IQ+) for 30 mins at a time as that is...

New Salt Water Pool, iAqualink showing Salt about 3,200 PPM, yet my Silver Nitrate testing showing 2,600. Two days in a row testing showed this same inconsistency. I am very experienced with dropwise testing so I don't think that's the issue. I read a bit on calibrating the Aquapure but...

Hi all, I am helping a friend with a SWG w/plaster pool, approx 15K gallons. He is going to convert from a service to do it yourself via TFP method with my help. I have a non-SWG pool and in my research I believe a SWG (in proper condition) should be able to product enough chlorine so that...

Hello all, I am noticing in my pool (one year old) I am seeing what appears to be quickly climbing pH with quickly depleting FC. Here are my stats as of today. FC 1.4 pH 7.8 TA 90 CH 250 CYA 50 Here were my stats as of 24 hours ago: FC 4.2 (this was my measurement several hours after...

Hi all, quick question. I want to run my variable speed pump at 1,000 RPM for 4-5 hours at night to filter the water. When I do, I notice the PSI on the filter is zero. Is this ok? I realize there isn't enough PSI to build up pressure but I assume all water is still going through and being...

Hello there, new pool owner here. Pool was plastered 6/29/18 with Quartzscapes Reflections Barbados Blue. Noticing white blotchy areas and streaking, not sure what is going on. Thanks to this forum chemistry is good, not having issues there, just wondering whats going on with the plaster...

Hi all, perplexing issue I need some guidance with. I purchased a new TR35P cleaner with my new pool and when I went to install the black universal wall mount for the cleaner quick disconnect, I found I could only screw it in about half way, even with pliers. I am not finding a shorter type...

First pool here, only 4 days old but I think I have the water dialed, though I am still in the break in period for plaster. Wanted to know if I am safe to jump in the pool tonight. FC 3.5 PH 7.6 TA 100 CH 210 CYA 55 Concerned my FC might be a bit high for my CYA. Guidelines for pool break in...

Hi all, day two of my new pool. Pebble bottom was plastered yesterday and i'm having a bit of issue with the chemicals. Yesterday testing showed: PH 8.0 TA 140 I added 30oz of 31.45% Acid This AM testing showed: PH 8.0 TA 150 Added 50oz of 31.45% acid. Testing 8 hours later today showed...

Today is day ONE for water with my new pool/spa. I can't for the life of me get the darn pump turned on. Here is the troubleshooting I have done. Power to iAqualink controller YES Power to Breaker feeding Pump YES 240 Volts Power to Pump YES 240 Volts Dip switches at pump are set correctly...

Hi all, new pool/spa owner. My pool/spa will be done next week. Been researching and reading this site for a few weeks. I'm convinced I can do this and have my test kit. Happy this site exists and the education and confidence I have earned has been awesome. I'm ready to begin my journey to...

My pool/spa is being finished withing a few week and I've been reading as much as I can about the TFP method. One item I cannot find is how to treat a SPA that has a spillway into the pool. My guess is I treat each separately and then adjust chemicals after all swimmers have left, bringing...