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  1. niteshift38

    Does "Old" Chlorine Lose It's "Potency"

    I had 5gal of chlorine (Walmart Brand) left over from last year, so I was using that up (and adjusting my amount to add accordingly). Have been checking roughly an hour after each addition to make sure I achieved my target. My question is, does it not only lose it's "concentration" level with...
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    TFP and wine ???

    I know how to correct a potential issue, but would like to pick someones brain on how this happened (maybe). My TFP pool has been gin clear and sparkly ... LOL. Since opening in May, my PH has been either 7.4 or 7.6 ... Tested this morning, 1st time since the 29th. PH jumped to 7.8+ ... It was...
  3. niteshift38

    Possible FYI Regarding Walmart Chlorine

    Still new to posting, but a long time following TFP. I have run into something interesting ... I was averaging FC usage between 1.5 and 2.5ppm's per day using Walmart Bleach (8.25%). They have had a good deal on Walmart Chlorinating Liquid (10%), so I have been using that the past 2 weeks (exp...
  4. niteshift38

    Sanity Check !!!

    Only my 2nd post, but can it really be this good? Pool is crystal clear. Pool #'s as of 9:30 this morning are: FC - 8.5 (because I added 1qt 8.25% bleach last night) CC - 0 PH -7.4 CH -200 CYA - 30 TEMP - 81 CSI - (-0.18) The pool gets full sun pretty much all day, and temps have been in the...
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    Feel Like A Seasoned Pool Vet Thanks to TFP

    Hello, My first post !!! Background: Had NO pool experience and relied on the dreaded "Pool Stores" for guidance and direction for 9 of the 12yrs we've had our pool. After dumping many $$$ into their advice, and them "MURDERING" my pool 3yrs ago when it became cloudy, I decided to take...