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  1. DIFW

    Still can't believe it

    I this is my 4th year owning and 3rd year opening a pool. I was so intimidated that first year, I didn't even know what any of the equipment did or how anything worked. I was panicked really. Since I found this site I have taken everything on myself, or with a little help from friends and...
  2. DIFW

    Looking for Builder/Renovation Recommendations

    Second year in new house with pool. Pool is at least 15 years old, last owner claimed to have had it refinished at some unknown time in the past. Anyway, the plaster is not in the best shape and will be looking to have it done next year. Looking for a contractor to give me full estimate...
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    Disappearing CH

    When I first opened the pool I tested everything, I had by accident ordered the K-2006 kit prior to moving in. The CH reading I was getting then was in the 400s. This made sense to me, as I found and began reading everything on this site, since the previous owner had a big container of 73%...
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    TFP has already boosted my confidence!

    Long story... well, long: Purchased a house this year with a pool. Kids are pool fanatics and it seemed worth it since we previously spent so much on memberships and the like. If we vacationed at the beach, the kids would stay in the hotel pool all day anyway. Pool is a 21,000 gallon concrete...