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Hi all! I’m currently soaking my cartridge in 18 gal of water and 3-3/4c of TSP, and then I’ll dump that and redo it with a solution of water and MA. Question is, how do you all neutralize the MA solution? Mixing baking soda? And how much would I use for 18gal of water AND, more importantly...

Hello, I’m getting a quote on a fountain, and I’d like to research and purchase the materials myself. Are there any materials I should avoid because I have saltwater? Im hoping to use a 4’ wide metal spillover, but maybe that’s not a good idea because of rust? I’m researching products and I’m...

Hello! I’m embarrassed to admit that in the 9mo I’ve had my pool, I’ve never looked at my gauge 🥴. I ordered the glycerin-filled gauge from TFP. The instructions said to pull the little plug on it, and when I did, the glycerin squirted out. I’m sure that was user error. Anyone know if that was...

Hello, I am so excited that I have all my readings where they should be…consistently! One test that I never concerned myself with in our above ground pools in the past was calcium. Now that I have everything else in order, I want to make sure my calcium level is ok. It’s currently reading 175...

Hello everyone! We upgraded from an above ground pool to an inground fiberglass pool this summer--best decision ever! I'm still getting the hang of my new equipment, but so far, it's been super low maintenance! I have 2 questions: 1. My TA is consistently around 120. I remember I had the...

Hi all! We’re having a fiberglass pool installed next May. Can y’all give me your experience and advice on a heater vs heat pump/chiller? We’re in Central TX. Thank you!

Hi all! Last season when I tested my FC, it seemed like once I put my R-0871 drops in and the sample became clear, it stayed clear. I ordered a replacement set this season, and now when I put my drops in and get it back to clear, if I let it sit there for a few seconds/minutes, it turns...

Hello everyone! We set up our AG pool last July. Everything has gone well with it over the winter, and the water has been clear! I noticed that there was something collecting at the bottom (I assumed it was pollen) around a month ago. But now I'm 99% sure it's sand. I keep running the...

Hello everyone, We’ve had a great experience with our new pool this summer, but since we moved into the 100°+ temps, it’s hard to keep the chlorine where it needs to be. But I feel like I solved that by just running my SWG an extra hour or so. But yesterday, we had algae. No denying it. I...

Hi all, I went from little to no chlorine in a week. Does this mean I am not running the SWG enough? The instruction guide says 4 hours a day for a pool my size. I did just add 2c liquid bleach, per the app. Also, do I need to worry about my TA? I got it down from 190 to 150. Thank you!!

Ok, I got my fancy new TF-100 kit, and I ran all of my tests! So far, the only thing I've put in my pool since I filled it up last week was 2.5 bags of salt, and I've been running the SWG for about 9 hours a day. (Pool store guy says 1 hour per 10 degrees outside. Is this accurate?) Test...

Hello all, We just installed our AGP today. Even tho it was only 93°, it felt like a scorcher, and my brain and body are fried. 12 hours after starting, I finally had to just stop for the night because we were out there with flashlights! The problem is that I was trying to install an Intex...

Hello! After much back and forth, I finally pulled the trigger and bought an 18x9ft Bestway Swim Vista pool from Costco. What I'm really concerned about right now is the installation. I had my landscaper come by to give me a quote. He is doing another AG prep in my neighborhood, and they are...