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Hello! Quick question - It has gotten colder, so my freeze protection has kicked on. According to ScreenLogic - my pool temp is 46 degrees and it does say Freeze Mode - Enabled. I notice that the pump is running 24 hours a day with the freeze mode - but my remembrance from last year is that...

My salt is running low. I have a separate salt test so I don't rely on the ic40 readings. Anyway - current pool temp is around 52 and will just get colder from here. Should I just wait to add salt in the spring since no chlorine will be generated by swg or should I bring it up to optimal levels now?

Hello! I live in Dallas, TX. The weather is starting to get a little cooler here (low's in the high 30's or low 40's). I am curious what people do as far as FCL during the colder months. I run a SWG and CYA is around 80. I know that the recommended level per the TFP chart is 6-11PPM of FCL...

So at the beginning of summer, I purchased this stirrer. It worked great until about 3 weeks ago and then just stopped. I figure I just got a janky unit so I decided to order another one. Just received it today. I tried the batteries that it came with - no go. I then grabbed 4 batteries...

Hi! I read TFP's excellent article on DE grid filter cleaning. I had just a couple of questions as this will be my first time. 1. Do most people remove the drain plug? Just wondering if that will make a swampy mess and whether it is vital to do so. 2. Do most people take apart the grids or...

Hello! I recently converted my pool to SWG. I had a Nature2 system on my old setup. With my SWG, I no longer will be using it. Anyway - not looking for anything, but if anyone wants it - just cover the shipping and I will send it to you. It is about 3 years old. In full disclosure, TFP...

Hello - quick question. Long story short but my pool guy installed the ichlor 30 instead of the intellichlor 40 like I originally asked. Anyway - after much discussion he finally agreed to install the intellichlor 40. In any case, with the ichlor, through the app, I could set the % in...

Moved from HERE Question on Alkalinity test using Taylor 2006c. I know that we can use a 10ml sample for FC & CH - but what about Alk? Does a 10 ML sample work as well - if so - what is the drop ratios?

Hello! So I have been using PM for about a month now. I have also looked at the competitor apps as well just to draw a comparison. Overall, I think the PM app is great and certainly get's you the info that you need. Here is a suggestion on a future enhancement: Inventory of Supplies - it...

Just posting this as a general recommendation. When I decided to start taking care of my pool, I decided to purchase a Maytronics Dolphin Signma robot. Yes - it is pricey, but my thought is that by getting rid of my pool service person - I would have this thing paid for within 1 season. In...

Just wanted to take a second and thank the TFP community for your help. I have only been taking care of my pool for a month. While I know that I still need to learn more - this community had really helped. I can honestly say that my pool looks better after a month of me doing it compared to any...

Hello. I have what I think is an overflow tube. When the builder put in the.pool.they used screws that are starting to rust (see.pic). I am concerned that the metal.screws are adding metals.into my pool not to mention the ugly look.of the rust. Does.anyone have this overflow? If so - how are you...

Hello! I have a couple of quick questions: 1. Last night at around 6pm, I took a chlorine reading and my FC was 5.8. This morning at 8am I checked and the chlorine is 5.6. Is that a normal amount of chlorine loss overnight? Temp was around 78 or so. 2. My ph yesterday was a little high at...

Hi - just getting used to my new SWG. Question - how do I figure out the right level of chlorine production to maintain the appropriate chlorine ppm? Last night, I took a reading and it was 6.2. Which I think is about where I want to be. I took another reading this morning, and the chlorine...

Hi! So - I had my SWG system installed 2 days ago. I specifically told the pool guy to check salt levels before adding salt to make sure we dose it correctly. Of course, he didn't do that. My salt is reading 4150. I went in yesterday and could definitely taste the salt. The instruction...

Hello! I have been testing out the Pooli app. It basically does the same thing as Pool Math, although I like the visual interface a little better. Plus - it will record the chemicals you purchase into inventory and then deduct them as you use them - with reminders to buy more when you are...

Hi! Just getting into the swing of things. I have noticed that I lose prime everything I empty my pump basket. It is a huge pain to re prime and takes me about 20 minutes. Usually I need to play with the valves to get the pump to slowly fill with water. Any help to not lose prime? I have a multi...

Hello. I am experiencing the same issue . Taylor 2006c test kit. At about the 29ish mark, the color is decidedly purple. At around the 35-40 mark - then I notice it turns blue. Can I count the point where it turned blue as my CH hardness or is the fact that it is going from red to purple...

Hello. I finally got disgusted enough with my pool person to fire him and will be taking care of the pool myself. I started out using the Lamotte Color Q but I was getting really weird results (PH of 8, CH of 40) - taking my water to the pool store and they indicated that PH was 7.5 and CH was...

hello! Quick question, and possibly a stupid one at that. I have a pool/spa combo. My heater has a max temp output of 104. I have had other pool / spa combos before, and they felt like the spa would get a lot hotter than mine. If I want to "trick" the heater, would I just lower the...

Hello! I have owned a pool for years, but recently had a new home constructed and decided to also do a new pool. Anyway - I have the Screenlogic app on both my ipad as well as my android phone. I heard that it is easier to program using the PC version - so downloaded the PC version but I am...