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I have been using the TF-100 kit and have been checking and maintaining daily the water chemistry. Last week the pool started getting green at the bottom and is steadily getting more green algae. Here is my current water chemistry. pH=7.4 (have kept it between 7.2 and 7.5), TA=100 (have kept...

My 19 year old pump/filtration system is ready to be replaced. It is a 20k gallon pool, 3/4 HP motor, 1.5 in pipe with 35 average feet of head, and other components shown in the signature below. I have read the filter needs to be rated for more GPM than the pump/motor combo even when the pump...

I have a 20,000 gal pool and the old single speed 7 year old motor just died. The system uses 1.5 in pipes with 2 skimmers and one main drain. Here are my concerns. 1. The Tagelus sand filter is rated at 40 GPM when my pool should have at least a 42 GPM flow capacity. 2. The filter valve is...

I would like to make my pool maintenance much simpler. Am using BBB and with the SC sunshine and heat, it is a daily chore to keep the pool chlorine leveled and the PH in range. At times I miss a day or 3 for travel and the algae kicks in. With the 20K gallon pool, and sand filter, is there...

Hi TFP folks from South Carolina. I have recently found this forum and learning the BBB method. Yes it is much more affordable than the pool store. I am using BBB then take my sample to the pool store for fun to test and they say WOW your water is perfect! LOL. I spent enough with them last...