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One week in with the new pool and we are trying to get it right. We are working on getting the TA down and have made good progress, went from 290 to 180! Right now the CYA is at 30 and we are losing between 3-4 ppm chlorine per day. Does it make sense to get the CYA up to 40 to try to prevent...

We had our pool installed this week and the water level is almost full now. I’m waiting to hear when the electrician will be here to run the line for the pump. Can I manually add both cya and chlorine and brush walls and floor well to get started? I just don’t want to start out with water...

We had our pool installed yesterday and I came home to an automated chlorine feeder put in. It wasn’t something we had discussed so I’m wondering if I can just not use it since we are planning on using the TFP method of liquid chlorine and just keep it in place for times when we will be away...

We are in the process of getting a new 24 ft round above ground pool installed soon and I’m trying to figure out what chemicals I should have on hand at the beginning? I already ordered the TF-100 test kit but won’t be able to test water until it is delivered. I have some bleach but have no idea...

Well, after years of debate we finally did it and are getting a pool! I’ve been researching on and off for awhile and am leaning towards adding a SWG. We are getting a 24 ft round pool, installer is trying to talk me into the Simple Salt System but I have not read good things about this system...

I am new to TFP and have just began going through all the great information on here. We are looking at semi inground pool options since we are looking to built on a sloped yard. I’ve been researching and am trying to decide if the radiant or Aquasport 52 would be a better option. I’m looking for...

Hi there. We are finally thinking of getting a pool. We’ve been discussing it for years but the cost of the inground is too much to justify for the 4 month time period we would be able to use it here. I’ve been looking at the semi inground as an option but am still feeling overwhelmed with all...