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  1. efmoran7

    The app

    well delete and reload fixed it, panic over.... I will now go make my pool beautiful
  2. efmoran7

    The app

    I just updated to a new phone and now the app will not open? The picture briefly appears then disappears? I phone 8 plus aaaaqccckkkkk - - - Updated - - - I have also gone to app store and tried to login there and contact support but it won't let me login or send me reset password...
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    Post IRMA question regards to sanitize and ph

    Pooldv: Thank you, I looked for that and for some reason in eluded me. I was really trying to be a TFP person lol Basictek: Glad you are back in norms, we are all trying to get back to norm lol Will retest numbers today, to check yesterdays adjustments
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    Post IRMA question regards to sanitize and ph

    Basic Tek - Thank you then I will fallow the SLAM :) do you know if the lack of screen is why my ph went so low or just lots and lots of rain water?
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    Post IRMA question regards to sanitize and ph

    Pretty Please, I have looked and don't see info on how long to slam for sanitation after a storm
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    Post IRMA question regards to sanitize and ph

    OK here we go dear friends: We lost our screen so now we have lots of leaves and frogs ect I have vacuumed and cleaned filters but feel the need to sanitize it 1. How long do I slam for sanitation? 2. My ph is low??? It has never been low, is this because of lots of rain or no screen...
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    Recommendation for new screen enclosures

    We had cables at each corner of the screen, it was built to Dade County standards which are the highest in the country but it was also 15 years ago. Dogs are still refusing to go around but we ignore them until they do lol It really sucks not having a screen now I vacuum a lot and decimate...
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    Recommendation for new screen enclosures

    So Irma came and she blew our entire screen enclosure away, except for the section with the door that the dogs still insist we open for them :confused: Has anyone recently put up an enclosure, what is new and improved that we should be looking to do once the insurance adjuster gets around to...
  10. efmoran7

    Vacation Risky Buisness

    Ok so I thought I would post the results of my vacation. Good News, it looked great when I got home. No real visible algae but it didn't pass the OCLT test so I slammed it for 2 days and it passed on the second day :) My CYA was at 60 when the preferred level was 40-50 but I feel like...
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    Vacation Risky Buisness

    Thanks so much I have notes for the vacation crew :)
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    Vacation Risky Buisness

    I normally add about a gallon every other day Someone will probably be swimming in it I also seem to add about 2c CYA each week since we are in such a hot sunny climate
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    Vacation Risky Buisness

    Advice pretty please :)
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    Vacation Risky Buisness

    Soooooooo advice needed: I will be out of town for the next 3 1/2 weeks. Hubby and house sitters will be here though My plan: Have them add 1 1/2 gal of bleach twice a week and a 2c sock of CYA every other week I will leave ph and all other #'s be until I get back Such a mother hen...
  15. efmoran7

    Dirty Pool! HELP!

    Patience is the hardest part, keep going. Mine took several weeks but it was worth it in the end!
  16. efmoran7

    Whoooo Hooooo the great SLAM is over!!!

    Here are the promised pictures with my favorite view of my faithful horses in the background :) I have also gotten for the first time ever PERFECT numbers!!! FC 7, CC 0, PH 7.4, TA 80, CH 290, CYA 40 and Temp 86 It is a great day and I appreciate all the help from this group
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  19. efmoran7

    Okay, this has me a little baffled.

    I have done this also, no judgement. lol Did the stain go away?
  20. efmoran7

    Whoooo Hooooo the great SLAM is over!!!

    It has taken me WEEKS!!! but the great slam is over and I have passed all my test and my pool is glistening with beauty!!! Thank you all for your help and for keeping me going through the frustrating parts and my stupid mistakes. I have now started to adjust the rest of my numbers and put...
  21. efmoran7

    I have a few issues with the TFP method...

    LOL I am new to the method and feel the same. When I go to the pool store I try to get in and out with my chlorine jugs because to watch all those poor saps at the test counter makes me sad. I want to yell out "step away let me tell you the truth"
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    Dumb mistake and frustrated

    I was bewildered at why my FC levels were so darn high and I wasn't adding more chlorine. I have grilled all my family to make sure someone wasn't messing with my pet project, now I just need that actual foam hammer to bop off my head. My PH dropped low also but I am going to redo numbers...
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    Dumb mistake and frustrated

    Thank you I needed that lol
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    Dumb mistake and frustrated

    Well I have been slamming I though grrrrr I switched two bottle around and instead of testing for FC I was using the ageant for CC Good news my pool looks good but now I am slamming for real, I now know why I was still seeing faint yellow in a couple spots. Hopefully it won't take but a...
  25. efmoran7

    Pool Math........The App

    Oh my I just saw this and could not grab my phone fast enough and happily fork over 8 bucks a year for the convenience!!!
  26. efmoran7

    How long is the longest slam?

    Any advice for scrubbing with a puck?
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    How long is the longest slam?

    Question: I am on day 9 and there is just a small amount left in the deep end probably 3 1 inch speckled strips about 12 inches long. I scrubbed at them and hope to see them gone soon. I am really sick of seeing this crud in my now pretty pool!!! I would rather be scrubbing and playing...
  28. efmoran7

    algae and the pool brush

    Ok first use of the Sweepease made me very happy!!! Really felt it stick to the wall and floor with no bounce.
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    How long is the longest slam?

    Well we are still slamming but it gets better every day just barely the faintest bit left and numbers are holding so I will keep it up. Or my family will since I am off to do more horsey stuff this weekend lol I am hoping I will have it in check by Monday and be able to add new clean filter...
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    algae and the pool brush

    Ok well I ordered the Sweepease the above article and amazon reviews made them pretty much a toss up and this one looks easier to handle and store with less breakage Thanks