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  1. Marcm15

    PH dropping

    Having used the last of my Trichlor pucks I have moved entirely to the BBB method of treating my pool for the last 3 weeks. The only issue I seem to be having this year is I can't seem to maintain the Ph. I adjust as directed by the pool calculator and within 2 days or so the Ph seems to drop...
  2. Marcm15

    Pool Does Not Get Enough Sun

    We installed our pool last year. We were / are unable to remove enough trees to provide adequate sunlight to heat the pool. The best we did was about 72 degrees except during the week of 100+ degree days, then we reached 80 but on average we were seeing about 68 or 69 degrees. I would ideally...
  3. Marcm15

    Number Changes after series of heavy rain storms

    I am looking for some direction as to how to proceed in getting my pool back in balance after several heavy rain storms that dumped a large volume of water and debris into the pool. I have cleaned debris and water is clear but my PH and TA have dropped. FC - 7 CC - .5 TC - 7.5 PH - 6.8 TA - 60...
  4. Marcm15

    How to convince my wife and FIL that BBB is the way to go

    Having just installed and filled my first pool on 30 June of this year, I joined this forum and ordered my TF-100 the next day. I want to post up my current numbers and see where you all think I stand. Let me say though that I am having a very tough time convincing my wife and father in law...
  5. Marcm15

    Pool about to overflow from heavy rain

    What is the fastest and preferably the easiest way to drain water from my above ground pool? We are in the midst of a heavy rain and my water level is nearing the top of the pool. My skimmer and return face the house (Pool is only about 6 feet away) so I can't open either of those. A quick...
  6. Marcm15

    Rookie TF-100 Question

    I received my TF-100 and all tests went well except for the CYA, which I had to run twice I believe due to my incorrect interpretation of the instructions. The instructions state to hold the view tube at waist level, so you can look down into the tube and add the pre-mixed solution slowly until...
  7. Marcm15

    1st Time Pool Owner Long Time Dad - Not Sure Which is Harder

    Hello from Orange County NY (About 60 miles North of NYC) I am the proud owner of a brand new 21 foot round pool with a Hayward EC50 DE Filter. I have absolutely no pool experience and did this for my 3 beautiful kids. I joined this forum because as I look at this big monster newly erected in...