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  1. brian163

    PSA: PoolMath app runs on macOS (desktop) too!

    I don't believe I've ever seen this mentioned so I thought I'd share. For those Mac users unaware, some iOS/iPadOS apps can be run from macOS simply but installing them from the App Store on the Mac desktop. (iPadOS apps often display better because of screen formatting issues.) Anyhow, I...
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    Clarifications on app exporting

    So looking for a work-around for my search problem, I decided to try and export my PoolMath Timeline/logs. But of the two options, "Export Backup" writes a ".poolmathbackup" file which appears to be hidden from the iOS "Files" application (the file I created is not listed) and the "Export All...
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    Timeline needs a search function!

    So this year I decided to consolidate all of my pool testing AND note logging between my separate calendar and task manager apps into PoolMath. It' been working well for me, however, as I've now been at it for almost three months I'm starting to lament overlooking the fact that the Timeline does...
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    RenuKrete experiences?

    Looking for input from folks that may have had their new or older concrete pool deck resurfaced by RenuKrete. Especially interested in anyone who has had it at least 5+ years (the longer the better ;-) ) How many years have you had it and how do you feel it has it held up? (Color or otherwise)...
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    Another "2 cents" suggestion: Add a "How to test" page to Pool School/Pool Care Basics section.

    A little background that led me to this post... I was testing my chlorine yesterday with FAS/DPD method. I usually take the pool sample in a small bottle to carry into the house because I find it easier to measure sitting down at a table. Anyhow, I got distracted multi-tasking and the sample was...
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    Page suggestion (Pool School/Total Alkalinity)

    https://www.troublefreepool.com/blog/2019/01/18/lower-total-alkalinity/ If one dives deep enough into the Wiki, there are some important points that I feel should be included as a note on the above page that the average site peruser would more likely find: "NOTE: Dry acid should NOT be used in...
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    How many bottles

    Sounds like a country song... So after refilling my pool after a vinyl liner replacement, my "city" water was apparently 220ppm. I know the add acid/aerate method and because I have an SWG, muriatic acid is better to use than dry. However, the strongest I can find in my area is 20 degrees...
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    Page typo (ABCs..)

    https://www.troublefreepool.com/blog/2018/12/12/abcs-of-pool-water-chemistry/ "To lower pH use either muriatic acid."
  9. brian163

    Trying not to freak out, new Pool App v502 missing all of my logged entries and notes!!!!

    I opened the app this morning to log my daily test results and saw the new format of the Overview screen as sort of a list (instead of square boxes). I'm like ok, that's different. But when I clicked on the Timeline, ALL OF MY LOGGED ENTRIES and NOTES EXCEPT THE LAST ONE I ENTERED YESTERDAY ARE...
  10. brian163

    Wiki page feedback

    There doesn't seem to be any simple way to offer feedback on individual wiki pages? The associated discussion tab for each page is locked out and there is no wiki suggest mode or per page feedback link? In the mean time, I was browsing the "Liquid Chlorine - Further Reading" and noted the...
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    Where to Find Liquid Chlorine page

    Perusing the site I stumbled across Where to find Liquid Chlorine. Having just purchased some yesterday, I thought I'd add a marker. However, it just throws an error like "that address can't be geo-located" over and over. I tried several iterations of "Union" "NJ" and the zip code. Me thinks...
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    Today I realized my Pentair IntelliChlor is still going strong at 14 years...

    I know from reading the forums that everyone's experience with the IntelliChlor durability and life span varies considerably. But 10,000 hours (from Pentair) and 5-7 years for use ~12 hours a day appears to be the referenced average. Today I came to realize that my IC-40 was installed on my...
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    Supporter level related questions

    I understand the sentiment for most here is that donating is for the sake of supporting the site. However, since TFP offers perks by level, I'm looking for a few clarifications for clarification's sake. Having recently purchased a TF-100 Pro test kit from TfTestKits (love it!), if I donate at...