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Hey y’all….its winter and my inground is closed but this past autumn drove my a bit mad. Our backyard neighbor has an out of control crepe Myrtle tree that had a billion flowers that all ended up in my pool. I’ve hinted at them trimming it. Is there a realistic leaf net that I can put over...

Testing hot tub water again today using FAS/DPD. 8 drops turns it all clear and then it turns pink again. Scratching my head. Just keep adding drops? Thanks

Hey guys. I use the block with the droppers to test my hot tub water pretty much every other day and add liquid chlorine accordingly. Today I decided to do a fas/dot test. Significantly different results. The block shows around 1 ppm. Fas/dpt test was 12.5 ppm. Crazy huh? So for...

Hi guys A month ago my TA was 80. Today it’s 50. I want to goose it back to around 65-75. I’m trying to follow the chart with the ideal values Plan is to start with one lb. How long to wait before re testing? Broadcast the powder and then brush everything? Is it ok to swim? Thanks

I check my pool daily. The pool and all equipment is only two months old. Yesterday my salt reading was 3200. Today I noticed the display was in decimals. When I changed it to normal numbers by bouncing through the diagnostic button, the salt reading switched to 1600 and no the “ inspect...

Hey guys, Without doing a “ daytime chlorine loss test” , approx how much loss is normal per day in heat and sun of July with two or three bodies in pool? 2-3 ppm? My pool water is perfect btw, I’m just always trying to fine tune everything ( what I should do is just leave well enough...

Hey y’all. Neighbor asked me to keep eye on his SWG 10,000 gal fiberglass pool for a week. He uses strips and pool stores I tested his water for the basics this morning. Water looks clear FC 8 ppm CC zero CYA basically zero ( he said he put conditioner in) Ph is red color I may put some...

This is my SWG. What are the details for cleaning it please and is it a DIY project for most? Installers charge 250 to clean it. I think I read somewhere it should be cleaned at least once a year? Pool is in its first summer now

So today I used the color matching block for both my pool and hot tub. I was unable to tell if the colors were 2,3, or 4. Eyes play tricks just like the CYA test. Anyway I immediately did the FAS/DPD test and the results were 8 ppm in tub and 6 ppm in pool. I can now see why I need to...

This is what I use in hot tub regularly. Little bit of chlorine every morning and some clear and fresh weekly. That keeps tub from going sideways, which has happened before but I do lose FC pretty quickly. I was wondering if I had any CYA in it so checked today. Seems to be around 30-40 (...

Three days ago my FC was 5, CC 1, PH 7.8 and CYA 70. SWG set on 40%. Since we were right in middle of long 4th July weekend I added enough liquid chlorine to raise to 10 ppm Today, I’m at 5 ppm FC , CC .05 ppm , Ph 7.8 and CYA 70 Should i be concerned about loss of chlorine? I’m wanting...

Big holiday with many bodies in pool of course. Just tested and CL is 5 ppm, CC is 1 ppm, CYA is 70 and PH is 7.8 Should I add some liquid chlorine or raise % on SWG or should I just leave it alone and see if it rises back up after guests all go home? Steve

CYA 80 FC 9 PH at least 9. Very dark TA 80 CH 250 Only caveat is that I added 2” of water earlier in morning. All good? Where do I go from here?

I’m sorry in advance….i know you guys work very hard to keep us all informed and I’ve been all over the site but can you please explain, in a nutshell, what is the difference while using the TFP methods? Thanks you

Hey guys, My water is well above the skimmer and I’m pre planning what I may need to do regarding the chemistry. 1). Should I just syphon water out with standard garden hose or should I use the filter somehow I.e. drain it to waste with the rubber rolled up hose? What’s the process for that...

Hey y’all, I have a CL/PH test kit that I use on my hot tub. Have brand new fiberglass 10x20 in ground pool at the Jersey shore. Of course I was given test strips with my package. From all I’m reading I feel that my double test kit is not good enough. Which one do I get and how do I use...