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    A question about keeping algae out of my pool.

    First off, this forum is great! My pool has been beautiful since joining this forum a number of years ago. A wealth of knowledge here. Question: My daughter’s pool cleaner quit working last week and she has been borrowing ours until they can get their’s repaired or replaced. I went to clean...
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    Filling new pool after remodel and added too much pool bleach.

    Hi, all! I've been doing TFP method for the last three years and love it. We did a pool remodel this spring after almost thirty years and finally got the new vinyl liner installed today and water is being added as I type. I read on here that it's a good idea to go ahead and get a little...
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    CYA/SWCG question

    Hi, I've been using the TFP method for two years with much success! Thanks to you all! I recently (2 wks ago) had a SWCG put in. Pentair Intellichlor model IC40. I had the local pool store install and in hindsight, wish I would have requested the IC60 for my 35,000gal pool. Alas, I did not and...
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    Is this normal?

    After struggling getting my pool in line spring of last year (ammonia issues), it was a breeze all summer! I closed the pool in October by TFP recommendations and didn't look at it until this week, April 10th. The pool is crystal clear with a few leaves. But I was amazed at my numbers before...
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    PH continues to rise with CH at 450

    H, first I want to thank all who have helped me as I was just getting started. I'm two months in now and all is going pretty well. Here are my numbers: FC-7 PH-8 TA-70 CH-450 CYA-30 The PH was closer to 7.9, redder than 7.8, but not quite 8. Assuming with my TA a little high, that's going to...
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    Holding FC at night, but losing a lot during the day

    Hi, somewhat new to TFP. Had what I think was ammonia issues in the beginning. Ammonia is now at 0. Did the Slam last week. Thursday morning my FC held without losing more than .5. Pool is very clear and CC is 0.4. CYA is at 35. But I'm still losing so much chlorine during the day! This morning...
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    Slamming in the rain

    Hi, I have a question about slamming in the rain. I had an ammonia issue, which is now resolved and started my slam yesterday. Today it's raining and expected to rain all day. I thought about covering the pool and checking FC levels from the skimmer, but I found a post that said a mesh cover is...
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    Confusion on FC CC test

    Hi! Pam here. I'm new to the forum, but have been following for a few years. My husband and I opened the pool ourselves this year and am hoping to use the Trouble Free method with the oxygenation part of the Ecosmarte system. Hopefully, you can see my signature to understand what I'm using.;)...