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    Chlorine spike (comparator vs drop test)

    Moved into a new house with 25,000 gal (best estimate) chlorine in-ground pool (built in the 70's); Finally got the pool cleaned and just about everything where I want it. However, free chlorine is all over the place despite following the Pool Math recommendations. pH keeps rising every 2 days...
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    HELP! Just moved in and opened pool. YIKES!!! Where to even start?

    We moved into our house 2 weeks ago. It has a 20,000 gallon chlorine pool with a sand filter. I had the pool company remove the cover, remove plugs and turn on everything. While removing the mesh cover, they practically dumped everything that was on top of the cover into the pool :mad:. My poor...
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    Thank you TFP!!

    I started the TFP method a month ago at the recommendation of a friend/neighbor. I read as much as I could on the forum and about the method. I ordered my kit :testkit: , bought my bleach, replaced 60% of my water (to lower CA), ordered my chemicals (calcium chloride) and took off running. The...
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    Can this TA be right? (Newbie)

    This is my first post, so here goes. Read as much as possible about TFP method and had first success at lowering 100+ CYA to 40 by replacing 60% of water :D. Also had some small patches of yellow/mustard algae in the shady spots, so I scrubbed every square inch of floor and walls with nylon...