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Ok, I asked about my water chemistry on a previous thread and was told I had to exchange water as calcium and CYA were WAY high. I finished the exchange and did some liquid chlorine additions and now have the following results from my TF100 test kit: Ph 7.5 FC 5x0.5=2.5 CC 1x0.5=0.5 TC 3...

Thanks so much everyone. I will fill out my signature once I know what I am doing. I fear I will need much more help soon!

Really? Ok, any guidance on how to do that? Should I use my hose? Bring a water truck? Is there anything I should consider with a drained pool? I know I want to try and clean off some rust spots, but are there any other tasks that are easier with a empty pool?

So I just bought a new house with a pool. I have been on TFP for a few weeks to prepare. I moved in and testing the pool immediately with my new TF100 kit. Here are the results and I think it is bad....please help: Fc 1ppm CH 975 PPM TA 210 help!!!

I would prefer to hire someone I think. I might also discuss other automation options, etc.

I am about to move into a new house and want to retrofit the pool with a SWG. I am having a hard time finding a reputable contractor to do it. Does anyone have suggestions? PLEASE HELP! PS - I know they somehow think it will damage my coping, equipment, etc but I am on TFP and know the real...

Intellibrite?

Ok, so please check my selections one last time before I go back to the PB. Here is where I am at now: Pentair IntelliChlor IC60 SWG Pentair Intellitouch Automation Pentair Clean and Clear Plus 520 (cartridge) Pentair Intelliflow VS Pentair UltraTemp 140 Heat Pump 2 Skimmers 2 Main Drains 4...

Got it thanks!

Hmm, my PB is recommending a Whisperflo 2hp. Why is the Intelliflow VS better? I typically agree with folks on this forum I just want to sound intelligent when I suggest the change.:cool:

So what is your gas bill to heat your pool? In Oklahoma you decided against a heat pump?

I should add that I live near Austin, TX so I figured a heat pump should be sufficient? Any reason to use a heater instead?

Ok quick update. It looks like I have settled on Pentair products to keep it simple for my automation (as suggested by an earlier poster). So I think I still need some help, this is where I am at now: Pentair IntelliChlor IC60 SWG Pentair Intellitouch Automation Pentair Clean and Clear Plus...

Thanks! I like that cartridge suggestion on filtering, wonder how many my size pool would take. Also, I am just starting my automation research now actually based on a previous poster's suggestion. Anyone else have automation suggestions?

Yeah totally appreciate everyone's input, thought I was replying to each but still getting the hang of actually posting and replying to the board! - - - Updated - - - Just verified with my insurance company that I am ok! - - - Updated - - - Thanks for the automation advice, I hadn't...

Thanks for the input Mr Bruce! I would love your input on returns and skimmers too. I am thinking of going with Stonescapes Mini Pebble right now but I started with White Plaster. Why do you like sand? - - - Updated - - - Good advice on the diving board thanks.

I am about to be a new pool owner and have already decided upon everything but the actual equipment. My pool will be 19' by 38' rectangular with a 9' deep end (due to kids required diving board!) which equates to around 33,000GAL I believe. I have already decided on the coping, decking, pool...

Thanks for the info. I didn't realize all the options PebbleTec offers, I will probably research that more. Also, the Stenner Chlorine pump makes sense, I need to research that more also. Pouring bleach every night doesn't seem like a big deal now, but I can imagine how it could difficult to...

Yeah, I am not doing SWCG or any pucks. Plan to go total TFP method with household bleach. Thinking about just doing white plaster also, any thoughts on that?

Hey everyone. I am new to this forum and plan to use it to get advice throughout my pool building process. I have gone to Pool School and feel much more educated on everything from Pool Chemistry to my wish list for my Dream Pool! But first, I was hoping to reach out to people from the Austin...