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Hi all, I have a vinyl IG pool. 19,400 Gal. Sand Filter. I test my water regularly with the TF-100 kit and periodically take water to the pool store for a test. They need a record of my chemistry to support equipment warranty requirements. Anyway, my water is usually fine when they test it...

Hi all, Getting the season started with my final pool inspection from the town. I also built a deck, so I've been wrapping up the last bits of inspectable elements. I have an alarm for the pool itself. No problem there. Two gates with the proper locks. Good there too. Here's my challenge...

How about adding some clarifier? Description says, basically, that it lumps the dirt and dead algae together making bigger particles which are easier to vacuum/filter out. Is that worth at shot? Also, because my CYA (Stabilizer) is low, my shock level is also a fairly low FC. If I'm reading...

Well, I did the SLAM and now my chemistry is right on (except for the stabilizer) and the pool is still cloudy. Very frustrating. What's my next step? Thanks, Doug

Hi all, I just filled in my signature. I have a 19,400 gal, IG vinyl pool and use the TF-100 test kit. I'm looking at the SLAM instructions now... Thanks, Doug

Hi,I let my FC to zero and left the pool covered for a solid week... opened it to find a greenish hue. My last three tests are as follows:The FC of 7.5 on Sept 2 is a result of shocking with 2 gal of 12% chlorine the previous day.I need to get some stabilizer... but other than that chem looks...

Hi, My first couple of tests with my new TH-100 kit went very well. However, my last test indicated that both FC and CC were zero. How is that possible? My understanding is that as Free Chlorine gets used up, it turns into Combined Chlorine. I have been planning to watch my FC and CC keeping...

Second test with TF-100 I did another test. here are the results side by side with last week's numbers Chlorine 0.5 2.5 CC 0.5 0.5 TC 1.0 3.0 CH 350 350 TA 100 100 CYA 50 45 pH 7.5 7.2 I did bump up my...

Well, I did it. Just got my kit delivered today and I gave it a shot..Easy to follow instructions and here are my results: Chlorine 0.5 CC 0.5 TC 1.0 CH 350 TA 100 CYA 50 pH 7.5 Pool came with a Frog... I know... But I'm using it for now so my chlorine is supposed to be low. Other than...

Hi, We are having a new 18x36 IGP installed and it comes with the Frog mineral system. I raised concerns about the Frog with the pool guy and he told me... "You'll love it. It uses less chlorine, makes the water feel softer, etc, etc. It comes with the pool and if you don't want to use it...

Hi, I just wanted to introduce myself and provide a bit of background. Not completely new to pools, but new to becoming a good pool owner :D. We're having an 18x36 IG pool installed right now!!! The electrician just finished his work last night and we're excited to get the filter running and...

Great topic. We are in the process of having an IG pool installed. Didn't want a diving board due to safety reasons and heard feedback from people with deep ends about spending all of their time in the shallow half (really one third) of the pool. We mentioned this to our installer and he said...