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So I can't get liquid chlorine right now. Walmart is out locally as are Lowes and Home Depot. It's about a 25 minute drive to the nearest place that MIGHT have it when I get there (a Leslie's that won't check stock for me). So... Kroger's/Ralphs has a concentrated 7.5 bleach. I'll put the specs...

Hi all, While we had the hottest September in written history, it recently cooled and my pool water is cold. So, for example, the water remained in the 80s all summer. But with a little rain ( too little) and temps dropping over 20 degrees my pool water is now in the 70s and *burr* cold. So...

So, I had to go away on business and didn't have anyone to treat the pool. It was covered but had some tree leavings in it when I left. I came back to water getting murky - not yet green. I just added about 32-36 ounces of liquid chlorine. I NEED to vacuum. But that means (for me) getting into...

As the title reads, my CYA is down to 40 (from 50 at setup of pool). And, my pH is reading at 8.2 for the past 3 days. pH fluctuates a little from time to time... it has always been between 7.8 and 8.2 though. I didn't expect CYA to change much at all. But it is definitely lower than where it...

Hi all, Though my TF Test Kit came with plenty of reagents, I'm left with about a quarter of my CYA reagent (R0013). I used more because I had a hard time figuring out the reading until someone here explained it to me. So, is it possible to order a refill of that or do I need to order a full...

Just that. What should I buy (brand) and at what level (strength). Also, how much should I consider buying given that I need to get my TA down (something I may still need to do even after draining and refilling pool to add better pavers). Thx!

I got two different readings testing CYA yesterday and testing it today. Yesterday, I stopped adding mixture when the black dot was no longer truly visible -- just sort of dark down there. Today I tried adding solution until the black dot couldn't be seen at all -- not even darkness... and...

So, on the video for the CH test, I am told to add water to the 25 ml line. On the printed version, it instructs me to add water to the 10 ml level. Which is right? The video version tells me to add 20 drops of 0010. The printed version instructs me to add 10 drops. The video tells me to add 5...

I received my TF-100 Test Kit today via USPS and I'm worried. When I opened the kit, all of the reagent bottles are hot (a little over 80 degrees according to a very superficial test of holding a thermometer to the bottles). I know it's summer and shipping during summer has its hazards. Should I...

Hey all, I know many of you have helped with my initial screw ups in setting up my AGP. To recap: I had to till and level my space. That went really well so far as getting level ground. However, I did NOT bury the cement pavers to be level with my ground. So when I filled the pool, a few of the...

I am about to invest in my test kit. I know you suggest one of two types: the TF Test Kit for about $100 (including shipping). Then there's the Taylor K-2006C. The Taylor is more expensive (like $140 best price on Amazon). Oddly, it seems that in your comparison of the two, the Taylor (though...

Hi all, I need to drain my pool and I'm going to siphon it off with a regular garden hose. Any idea how long I should give myself to have it largely drained? Thanks!

So this so sucks. I am filling my pool. It's about 3/4 full and suddenly I see two of my pavers crack under their respective pool legs. I'll include photos. Do I stop filling and drain the pool to replace these pavers or do I fill it and run the risk the legs will disengage completely from the...

Hi all, I need advice. Last week I called a retail distributor about broken inserts in my pool frames. They are replacing the two frame beams. I also wrote them about another piece (molded to the liner). When I laid out the liner, the piece seemed broken. But, after sitting in the sun, the piece...

Okay, yes, I am working in the middle of the night to remove wrinkles from the bottom of my liner before I continue filling my new pool. I have about one and a half inches of water on the bottom of the pool and I stopped there thinking I could move the wrinkles out with my feet or hands. But...

Hi everyone, I finally ensured I have a level spot for my pool and I planned to start putting it together this weekend (and swimming for the long weekend). BUT... then I saw these horizontal frame beams with the cracked inserts (two of them - an A beam and a D beam). I already contacted the...

Hello all, I am the new owner of an Intex 18ft x 9ft x 52In Ultra XTR Rectangular Frame AGP with Krystal Clear 110-120V 1,200 gph sand filter pump. It's still sitting in its box because it arrived early from the store AND, honestly, I've been spending days (okay, a couple weeks), viewing...