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    CYA Testing at 0

    Hey TFP people! Been loving the TFP method, my pool loves it too. I read through threads asking if the CYA reagent in the TFP-1000 kit expires, because I was wondering the same thing. Last two tests my CYA shows 0 (the water in the view tube never clouds the black dot from view). The pool...
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    Algae but no FC loss on OCLT

    Hi, Started following the TFP method about a month ago and things have been going pretty well. Discovered my CYA is 50 and I've been using the calculator to add the appropriate amount of bleach and keep the FC within recommended levels. My pool water is clear, but I get some greenish/brownish...
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    Pool Guys

    Hi All, I just started caring for my own pool a few weeks ago. I was reading about the chlorination methods proposed here - primarily bleach and not using tablets due to the stabilizer build up issue. What I'm wondering is - if you guys and gals are adding bleach to your pools every day to...
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    Pentair/Compool CVA-24 Automation

    I'm thinking of using a Raspberry Pi to control the CVA-24. Does anybody know what the different pins on the 3-pin CVA-24 Cable do? If I send 24V to them can I get it to open and close? I assume it's not expecting a digital signal.
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    Sweep / Solar Automation Question

    Hi all, First time poster. I recently installed a variable speed pump and am loving the incredible energy savings. I'm almost ready to open my pool for the season and opened the manual valve to get the water running up to the solar panels on my roof. What I noticed is that the pressure drops in...