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  1. J

    Using Borax to stabilize PH

    Yeah, that would work. Thanks for the advice.
  2. J

    Using Borax to stabilize PH

    I agree. My pool is crystal clear, feels great and has that sparkly effect. I feel really good about everything, just trying to understand if 7.8 is expected/normal. Otherwise everything seems to be amazing. Thanks for the encouragement. JBJ - - - Updated - - - Yea, to be honest I should...
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    Using Borax to stabilize PH

    I have to admit, I didn't search a ton on this particular topic so forgive me if this has been previously discussed. I'm not new, but have a "new to me pool" that I've converted to the TFP method. I have the kit and have the water balance pretty well. But as part of that I was having a hard...
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    Chlorine out of control

    Thanks, and yes that is sound logic and what I planned on doing. The problem was waiting for the second kit. I want my levels to come down to the target naturally, but if I was indeed at 5 then I needed to add and wouldn't want to wait. I was 80% convinced I was right but that little algae...
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    Chlorine out of control

    Thanks for the welcome. It's Orange.
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    Chlorine out of control

    I'm back, after a recent stint without a pool. Moved from FL to CA and just bought a house that's been maintained by a local pool guy. Details in my signature. Needless to say, it was jacked up. Below is a before and after, but I'm struggling with the chlorine tests/level. I have the...
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    Just too far out of wack....I need help!

    I've been a TFP practitioner for the past 3 years and I have to tell you, our pool in south Florida couldn't have been better. But recently I moved Southern California and my new home has a 22,500 gallon pool with an automatic cover. Pump and DE filter appear fine, but today I got my new TFP...