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I am taking the plunge and going to add borates this year! This is my 6th season following all things TFP. Each year I have a goal to have a better pool than the year before so after researching and learning here, I decided to take the plunge. Here were my levels last night: TC 2.5 TA 100 CH...

Thanks so much for the help with the SLAM and recommendation on new robotic vacuum! Things are actually starting to look pretty again! Here are my current readings and I'd like your thoughts on further tweaking or let things ride before I do further steps. FC - 6 pH - 8 (adding acid every...

Hello! We do not close our pool in East Texas during the winter so am starting this season from that perspective. During the winter we would run the pump every so often but that is basically it. This spring we have had dust storms, pollen, the robotic vacuum broke, and the pool is suffering...

Hello! We've had some bad storms in east Texas this past couple weeks. An umbrella that was laying down flew across the yard, into my Pentair filter and sheared off the turn knob. I am having trouble finding a replacement that matches the 10 screw top with the valve handle. Does it exists? Am...

Hi Y'all! Let me first say I DID NOT have patio furniture in the water or even too close. Two things happened early spring: I noticed staining on my sun deck ledge but thought it might be from red dirt or possibly algae. I knew to slam the pool coming out of winter to do a good cleaning and...

Need current thoughts on resealing our flagstone coping with the stained concrete decking. It is a three year old pool and was sealed by pool builder. We'd like to do it ourself if possible. Is it the same sealer for both surfaces? Thanks as always and Happy Summer! Melissa

I LOVE this site and tell every pool owner I know about it! Each year I try some new product that is recommended here or try a method to make my pool life better. I say all that to say TA/pH is going to be my focused goal this summer. It always runs high. High pH, add Muriatic acid, raise...

Is the coupon code good each year for TFTest kits or just a one time use? Thanks! M

Right now we've been below freezing 36 hours or so. Several days still to go. Water is circulating with the freeze protection and I have it set to be on 24/7 as a backup. I didn't "close" or winterize because - it's Texas. So here I am. Thoughts on what to do if or when we lose power? I'm trying...

Hi Guys! Pool is BEAUTIFUL. Warm but beautiful! After researching on here I turned on the misters, fountains and waterfall during the night and most of the day to keep it around 90 degrees. Feels pretty nice early in the day. Pump/SWG at 80% of day. Here are my levels today: FC - 2 pH - 8...

Here are my readings: C - 3.4 pH - 7.8 CH - 330 TA - 100 CYA - 70 Temp - 86 Rust spots are not coming up with muriatic acid soak (pool builders suggestion to try). I am worried it is rebar in a one year old pool!!! Pool builder/store says that is "highly unlikely" and I probably have a metal...

Hi! Today is the one year anniversary of our IG pool!!! I thought we were still in the honeymoon phase, but these rust spots are causing me to panic and think the worst! Help and advice needed. Melissa

Pool is looking awesome! I love my Speedstirer thingy! Thanks for the tip there! New reagents and here are todays #'s: ph - 8 (likes to run a little high, I know to add MA) FC - 1.4 (running SWG at 80% for 6 hours) Hasn't been too hot in Texas yet. *** TA - 90 CH - 320 CYA - 70 Temp 80 ...

Hi! I have missed you guys but didn't need much during the winter! I followed your advice on not "closing" in Texas and the pool has looked fabulous all winter! I am so ready to be back in it! The picture shows you two things - the water clarity coming out of winter and my missing drain...

Good Morning! Here are my test results this week. We've had some rain, much cooler temperatures, and I am running my pump less now also. Pool still looks clear and amazing but want your thoughts on my levels. Specifically - 1. Why is my pH ALWAYS high within a day or so? 2. Do I need to...

Good Morning- Fall has made its first arrival in Texas and I know my pool days are probably over for a few months. New IG pool, we do have automatic freeze protection, and I dont think we will cover. We live on top of a hill with no close trees or deciduous shrubbery. So what are my options...

I noticed today my pool has a tinge of green look about it. Tested this afternoon: FC 1 pH - 8+ TA - 220 CH - 240 CYA - 40 ish salt - 1400 low salt error came on today CSI when calculated says 1.17 I am turning off all water features. I have had them running during the day. We also just...

Hi Guys! We just had our first measurable rain in about a month, so I tested everything tonight to see where I was after the additional water. TC - 6.6 pH - 8 (Will add MA) TA - 70 CH - 220 CYA - 60 CYA was such as issue for me early after the build, so I am hesitant to add anything. Tell me...

I am so excited! FINALLY my CYA is down! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU! Here were my results: FC - 4 pH - 7.6 TA - 110 CH - 220 CYA - 80!!!!! QUESTION: My SWG is running at 40%. Do I need to bump it up to take care of FC or add bleach? See any other issues???? I am adding muriatic acid...

Over the past 24 hours I have replaced about 12 inches of water in my pool (not sure how else to give a measurement). Pool is full and as expected all levels are now off. I read where to get my CYA in check then rebalance, correct? My question is - Does the CYA drop over time with the water...

Are these the same??? Small one came in new kit, needed refill. Pool store said the large bottle was the same. If it is my chlorine is so high it's unreadable. M

with SWG FC 3-5 (See chart) pH 7.2-7.8 TA 60-80 CH 350-450 CYA 70-80 CYA is still running about 180. I'm so nervous about draining on a new pool. Here are today's results. I assume I don'tdo anything else until I exchange water. FC- 13 pH - 7.8 TA - 90 CH - 200 CYA - 180 (dilution test) Water...

AHHHHH!!!! I am still monitoring CYA and ran out of the reagant. Thought I would test everything else, take sample to pool store to compare my results, AND let them test CYA until my reagant arrives (or buy there). My results with new Taylor K-2006 are on left. They used sticks and a Taylor...

I am at the end of my new pool maintanence and ready to do this myself. New kit is ordered but I did use my old one (intex pool last year) to check results. Salt was low on the new SWG indicator so went to pool store and had them also test. I have added more salt. Here's what they said: FC -...

Is there a link to the "old" pool math calculator still? I liked seeing everything on my computer rather than the phone. (old eyes) :) Melissa

Hi All and Happy Summer! I have new IG pool and part of our contract had that the pool company would "manage" it for the first month. That part hasn't been great - but we are about finished with that timeframe. Yesterday (7/1) I made sure I was home and outside when they came so I could see...

We are closing in on day 28 - the day they said necessary for curing in order to install cleaner and saltwater system. We ordered and planned for the Intellichlor 40 SWG system, but now the contractor seems to want to talk us out of it. He claims we will not like it due to the flagstone we...

I have been a follower here for years and have loved taking care of allmy Intex pools through the years with guidance and lessons learned HERE! We are now building our in ground pool! My question is based on Intex pools, TFP lessons, and past experiences. 1. Can I be successful mainitaing an...

I am having to clean off the plates every 36-48 HOURS. SWG is NOT producing or helping maintain the chlorine levels for this heat. Algae gone, done with slamming, but might as well unplug SWG and go straight chlorine chemical pool! UGH Test results past two days: What am I missing? TC - 2...

Hi! This is the first year I have not emptied and started over with water in my AG Intex pool. I thought I would try to save it and follow all the opening protocals. It was horrible after the winter and took a full month to be even cloudy and somewhat clear. I had finally got it sparkly and...