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I live in Florida. We got approx 10 inches of rain from Hurricane Ian. We got an additional 4-5 inches just a few days ago. Just yesterday, I notice small, almost tissue like white patches on my pool surface. I netted the pool and the white looked to be somewhat slimy in the net. Is this White...

My regular supplier was out of dry stabilizer so I picked up a couple of bags of Splash Conditioner for Stabilizing Chlorine. There is no where on the package that says if it’s 100% Cyanuric Acid. Does anyone know or have experience with this? My salt pool is always perfect thanks to TFP and I...

I have a leak in this unit. The leak appears to be coming from about midsection. It is getting worse. What should be my first go to fix? I’ve searched the forums but didn’t find exactly what I was looking for. Any help appreciated. Thanks.

I have a salt pool with a Pentair IC30. All is well and I’ve been taking care of my pool the TFP way for two years. Everything is perfect and no problems. I have a Taylor test kit to keep me in the know. Thanks for the help here. Ok, my question.. The other day I was asked by someone...

I live in Florida so my pool is open year round. Since April when I said goodbye to my pool service, I’ve been taking care of the pool myself. With the knowledge and expertise on this site, all is well. Thank you. My question is about FC requirements with cooler weather and obviously cooler...

As I fine tune the speeds on my newer VS pump, I am curious what my old 1 hp Home Depot single speed pump speed was. Anyone know? Thanks.

Solar heat on. Panels on two story roof. I was swimming in my pool this morning when the VS pump was running at 2200 rpm. Everything fine. When the VS reduced to the 1800 rpm schedule, water flow ceased in the returns. I got out and checked the equipment and the pool pump pressure increased...

I just ran a diagnostic cycle of my iChlor 30. The cell voltage is 17.9. What is the normal range? I didn’t see anything in the manual.

After all the good reviews about the Speed Stir, I just got one. I’ve been testing with the Taylor K-2006c with good results without a Speed Stir. Now I have one. How do you handle the in between tests with the magnetic stirrer? Do you empty the previous test results into a screened cup or...

Last October we converted our pool to salt and had an iChlor30 installed. After only a few months, the flow/sensor switch was replaced 2 times and then the unit started leaking. Pentair replaced the unit. The new unit Is only a few months old and has had it’s switch replaced once already...

I keep my SWG pool mostly within TFP guidelines. There are days the water feels great and other days I feel like I need a shower right after I get out. Why is that? All my logs are in my sig file below if you would like to take a look. Today I felt like I needed that shower. The water is...

Three people and two Labrador retrievers in the pool for several hours yesterday. Today the water looks like a hazy bluish color. It’s fairly clear, just a bit hazy. Lots of dog hair cleaned out this morning. Brushed the walls, too. I know the FC is a little low at present. Take a look at...

What would you recommend for a minimum VS pump speed to operate our solar? The solar is on the second story roof in two areas so there is quite a bit of travel and height. This time of year the solar is not needed and is off. We use it in the winter months mostly. I suppose there will VS...

Until yesterday, I had a single stage pump and a Pentair iChor 30 wired to an Intermatic mechanical timer. No problem. Pump and SWG came on together and life was good. Yesterday, I upgraded my pool pump to the Pentair SuperMax VS 1.5. The technician that made the installation wired the pump and...

I have and old, leaking, tired, what looks like a Home Depot pump and motor. It’s 13 years old and ready for replacement. I am considering the single speed 1.5 hp Pentair SuperMax (Sta-Rite). I am not considering a VS unit due to cost. What do you think? Good choice? Thanks. Pool logs in Sig...

I added 1lb of dry stablizer to a sock and put it in the skimmer today. Should I run my pump until it desolves or just stay on my regular pump sked (10.5 hours/day)?

I've seen various amounts of R-0870 suggested for this test. The label in the box says two dippers. It doesn't specify any differences in the dipper amount for 10ml or 25ml. I always use one rounded dipper with the 10ml test. Should I use more? My test logs are in my sig file. Thank you.

We converted our pool to a SWG pool last October. So far, the SWG says our salt level is ok in the 3500 range. It’s been tested a couple of times and the salt level is close to what the SWG says it is. We have never added salt. What should I expect as to consumption and salt additions...

I had my Pentair IChlor30 SWG bucket tested today by a local company. It was putting out plenty of chlorine. So the loss of chlorine has not been the SWG. Problem I have and they tested it... 500+ phosphates and a fairly large amount of nitrates. I don't remember the number, but it was...

I run my SWCG about 11-12 hours a day at 50-60% We switched to salt last fall so this is the first summer with the SWG We’ve had a pretty long stretch of extreme UV lately and no rain. Pool water is clear. With the current weather, is it ok to supplement with liquid chlorine? If so, which...

Before saying goodbye to a pool service and discovering TFP, my pressure gauge usually showed approx. 13-15 lbs of pressure. Two weeks in a row, the pool guy dumped generous amounts of dry stabilizer directly into the skimmer. No sock. The pressure came up some but not bad. This week, I deep...

Two weeks ago when I started the TFP journey, I was running a high FC in the 7-9 range. Water was nice and clear. A few days ago I reduced my SWG % from 50-60 % down to 25 and 30%. At noon today, my FC was at 3 and the water is showing a cloudy haze. It’s not bad but it doesn’t have that...

I'm looking for a pool water sampling tool/dipper that is inexpensive. I've seen some of the long handled lab equipment tools for water sampling, but they are quite expensive. I need something because I have torn my achilles tendon in the past and it's hard and painful to get down on my knees...

Is there a way to add comments to test logs? It would be helpful. Did I miss it?

Right now my numbers look good. I don’t have to add CYA now but in a little while I will. I ‘ve been testing with the K-2006C daily. I went to the local pool supply store (Leslie’s) to pick up some Muriatic Acid. They asked me if I needed any Cyanuric Acid and I said not right now. Of...

I tested my water with my new Taylor K-2006C. I have a salt pool. I took my time, made sure everything was clean between tests, and was accurate in my testing. As was said earlier by a member, my results would probably be different than the local pool supply store and they were right. Some...

Some folks around here swear by using Leslie’s Fresh n Clear non chlorine shock almost weekly. What is it? Why use it? I’m a newbie just starting to take charge of my pool. I said goodbye to my pool service. I have a K-2006C now so I’m ready.

Good morning folks! I found this site after some frustration with a local pool service company. After two and a half years, I fired the pool service and intend to do it myself. This website is a wealth of great information. In addition, I ordered a Taylor K-2006C (will be here Friday) and...