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    Aqua-Rite On/Off Timing Question

    The percentage dial on the Aqua-Rite SWG adjusts the output not by varying the current to the cell but actually turning the current to the cell on and off. In other words if it is set on 20%, it runs 20% of the time and is off 80% of the time. If it's set on 50%, it runs 50% of the time and is...
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    Saving Test Reagent During SLAM

    I am doing a SLAM after uncovering the pool this year. I am trying to maintain 16 ppm which is what my stabilizer level called for. I am using the Taylor K-2006 kit. Everytime I test for total chlorine it takes 32 drops of R-0871 using the 10ml sample size which is .5 ppm per drop. Is it...
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    New TFP user, need some clarification on chemistry.

    I have been reading a LOT on TFP the last few weeks and would like some more info on some things I don't understand. I am running a SWG in a vinyl inground. I am at 6.5 FC, 0 CC, 70 TA, 7.5 PH, 45 CYA, 50 CH. My water is clear. 1) I don't understand why they want me to run such a high CYA...
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    New User Needs Advice On Using Pool Math

    Trying to sneak up on water balance in newly filled in ground 24,000 gallon vinyl pool. Trying out the Pool Math. Not sure what to do with the TA and PH adjustment it is giving me. Don't want to overshoot for sure. Current conditions: FC-5 CC-0 TA-70 PH-7 CYA-45 Salt-3200 Hardness-0 So...
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    Newly registered, lurker for a long time.

    24,000 gallon in ground vinyl pool, sand filter, owned it for 18 years now, the pool itself is 30 years old. Put my own new liner in this year after a few lousy jobs by contractors. First time ever my liner looks like it fits. Going to start using the TFP system with liquid chlorine today.