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    1st time having problems 3rd year using TFP methods - guidance?

    TA = 100 pH = 8.0 CYA = 35 FC = 4.0 CC = 0.0 CH = 110 My problem is cloudy pool and the time it's taking to clear. I'm out of town, trying to direct wife. She returned home Sunday, I'm gone until Wednesday. Admit I haven't taken good care of it lately because so much rain and cold weather in...
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    Adjust CYA during shock process?

    Hi. I've successfully used TSP method on my pool the last 2 years - going from green (thanks to Loop-Loc cover) to clear and eliminated all problems during season with lower chlorine usage and filter run time. I am helping a wife's friend (divorcee with no help) get her pool started this year -...
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    Please confirm my opening process!

    Opened Monday - Loop Loc cover so of course green water. Green gone. Working to today so couldn't stay one top of it hourly. Water is just not clear. Can see drains barely in 7' deep in. Assume I just need to keep at shock level and watch FC loss hourly. Readings: CYA=35 therefore target 14...
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    Suddenly low chlorine usage...good, but why?

    I changed over to pool school methods at start of year and am having my first perfect pool season in years! So...it got cold in Michigan 3rd week of July so I started using new solar cover for 1st time in a couple seasons. Following recommendations, I target FC=6 for CYA=55. CC all season has...
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    12 Year Old Inground Gunite - Patch Marcite?

    Hi Folks. I have a 12 year old pool which is in great condition with the exception of about a dozen spots (some the size of a quarter, some up to the size of a pickle jar top) where the cement is starting to peek through the marcite top coating. Wear and tear over the years combined probably...
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    Opening Test Results - Unusual!

    Been taking care of a pool for 12 years, sometimes with issues, so finding this forum is great! I have a Loop Loc cover, so the water is always green when opening. Been three days. Shocked all the green out of it but VERY cloudy. Any additional chlorine I add in turns milky white for a while...