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Hey all, Hoping to get a little guidance from the smart folks here. I've learned a lot about pools from the group here, but there's a ton I don't know. I want to refurb a pool, but would appreciate a guiding hand or hands. I went to my mom's this weekend to help her out around the house and...

Just wanted to know what you think about this? For the last month or so I've been testing my C and Ph pretty regularly, but I put off a more in-depth TF100 work up. My C has been running 4-5 and my Ph has been a rock-solid 7.3-5. I finally got around to checking my TA and CH, and TA was...

Our pool has a spa with a natural stone spillway that cascades into the main pool. Since it was built less than a year ago, I've had the PB come out three times over the last year to reseal/regrout where water starts leaking through the grout from the spa. It's not a big deal, the water falls...

This is my first summer with a pool, so I'm still a newbie but I have been learning a lot from this site! Thanks so much to everyone who has given me feedback on the various issues! I've been using the TFP method since day one, and couldn't be happier. The water is clean and sparkling. My...

Hi, everyone. Never had to deal with algae before, but suddenly (as of about 5 days ago) my water has a greenish tint to it. The water appears to be fairly clear, and at a depth of up to about 1ft - 1.5ft it appears clear, but deeper than that there's an obvious green tint. This started...

Hi All! My pool has been filled for about a week. The PB is still maintaining it but it's going to be all mine any day now. I just got my TF100 test kit (and stirrer! love it) and taking my very first measurements. This is all new to me so I am enjoying the feel of playing scientist. I have...

After almost 3 months of construction, the day has finally come to fill 'er up! Just thought I'd share. The spa filled up first, then the second hose was moved into the main pool. Plaster is Stonetec Tropics Blue. It's pretty smooth to the touch and we haven't even done our first brushing...

Hi everyone! Just wanted to say, "Hi" and introduce myself as I'm sure, as a first time pool owner, I'll be learning a lot and asking a lot of questions from the group here. The engineer in me is excited about all this equipment! Hopefully with your help I can learn all about these...

Time to make a decision on sealing. The builder is recommending that they seal the rocks when they do the coping. Since this is moss rock I'm not sure that makes sense? Wouldn't that clog up the pores and keep moss from growing? Maybe it's an aesthetic decision. Just curious if you guys...

Hi all, Nice community you have here! Wish I would have found it sooner! I'm having an gunite pool built and nearing the final stages towards plaster. I keep finding little issues that are causing me some concern and hoping to get some feedback on whether I'm just being unreasonable or if...