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  1. fozzie

    TFP is awesome!

    This is our third summer with the pool and I can't say enough good things about TFP! For those of you on the fence about trying the TFP method, it is soooo worth it! Yesterday we took the cover off and had CLEAR WATER for the third straight summer, and almost perfectly balanced. Thought I'd...
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    Taylor 9056 Test Block

    Hello all! I ordered the Taylor 9056 which tests chlorine up to 10 ppm, and having trouble finding directions on how to use it. I was surprised when it arrived it came with no directions. Can anyone help me out with this? I've searched this site and haven't found much about it...maybe it's...
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    Want to close pool, but water not cold enough

    Hi all, I really need to get pool closed this weekend, the tree dirt is just too much to bear any longer and the wind doesn't want to stop:mad: Water temp is 63, do you think I will be safe if I add Polyquat 60? Test readings this afternoon were: CYA 80 Cl 7 ppm TA 60 pH 7.4 thanks for any...
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    Lowering FC

    This is the first summer with our pool. Last couple days water testing have been very consistent....haven't even had to add acid to lower the pH. pH 7.5 FC 11 CC 0 TA 70 CH 300 CYA 80 My question is about how to lower the FC. I know it's safe to swim and all but it really doesn't need to be...
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    Test Results

    FC 14.5 CC 0 TA 130 pH 7.5 CYA 60 All results from tonight except CYA which was from one week ago. We had a LOT of rain today.....would that affect the CYA level that I should retest after just one week? SWG is reading 2700 and I had the pump runnung 24/7 and SWG at 50%. My FC level has been...
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    New Pool and first tests

    Hello! We have a brand new pool that was done Fall 2013 and PB closed it for us after it was installed. Have no idea what they added to water at closing. We took the cover off last night and water looked clear except for milky white stuff covering bottom of deep end, just a few big leaves and...
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    New Pool in PA

    Hi.....first I want to thank everyone for all the great info on this site! Our pool was installed last fall and I spent a lot of time over the winter months reading forums and Pool School. That is a LOT of info! I have a test kit, and stocked up on Clorox bleach and stabilizer so far. Didn't...