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My pool has what I estimate to be the original PoolValet system installed. For my purposes, the PoolValet system works great. I mostly get fine sand/dust in the pool and this keeps it quite clean. Larger debris is another story... Anyway, the reason I'm here is because I'd like to find out if...

Title pretty much sums it up. Unfortunately, my pool was filled by and is replenished with well water with a moderate level of iron. After a few weeks, I started noticing metal stains appearing around the pool. Did the vitamin C test, confirmed it was iron staining and conducted the AA...

I've been following the TFP method for many years - from back when it was called the BBB method. After moving to a new home with a different type of pool, a renovation, well water issues, and automation issues things are finally back to perfect thanks to everyone's help here. I wanted to post a...

In anticipation of the 4th of July holiday, I decided to install a new set of filter cartridges because the previous ones had just gone through the battle of replastering the pool, filtering iron, and the associated mess from that. Anyway, I purchased a new set of four Pentair Clean and Clear...

Trying to set aside my complete anger at someone letting their kid with ringworm come to swim in our pool. An adult happened to ask the parent, "what are those marks on your daughter's back?" "Oh, it's just a fungus - ringworm." !!!!!! So here we go. Parents immediately removed kids from pool...

So I had to make a quick trip to the pool store to buy a few bottles of metal sequestrant. Having heard all of the horror stories here, I thought I'd take a water sample with me out of curiosity to see what they tried to sell me. Before I left, I took a set of results with the TF-100. They were...

Hi all - hoping JasonLion can chime in here: I have an AutoPilot Total Control System. Right now, it's in total control mode, which presumably means the system automatically generates chlorine and adds acid as necessary. What I cannot figure out is how to calculate the relationship between ORP...

Hi all - My PB just finished installing my Pool Pilot Total Control system - SWG with acid pump. We are both stumped with an issue. The Ph sensor is giving a false high reading. Acc'd to my TF-100, the Ph in the pool is at 7.2. The PB also got this reading with his drop kit (don't know what...

I'm looking for a pool cover box accessory that I don't know exists for sure. I'm hoping some experts here can help. I have a flush mounted auto pool cover that has a 6-8 inch opening where the cover goes into the cover box and is wound around a spool. The 6-8 inch opening is not protected by...

I know having a salt water pool makes you somewhat more susceptible to rusting on metal components. Are there any recommended ways to mitigate this potential harm? I've read rinsing with fresh water helps, but I'm trying to think of something more proactive. Application of a Rain-X type water...

Hi all, As promised in an earlier thread, I'm going to start detailing my pool renovation here. I would sincerely appreciate any comments/concerns about the build as you all have far more information than I do about what is proper and what is not. This pool came with a recently purchased home...

Hi all, I'm wondering what the typical warranty on a Quartzscapes plaster job is, if anything? After I signed the contract with my PB to redo the plaster on my pool, I recalled him stating that the Quartzscapes can last 15 or more years compared to 10 years regular plaster. For some reason it...

Hello, everyone! I have been a member of TFP since 2007, and have gained so much knowledge from the experts here, it has made my pool experience positive and simple. It dawned on me that I haven't ever properly introduced myself in the 7 years I've been a member, so rather than letting another...

Hello to all! I’ve been reading TFP for a while now, and have gained a wealth of information from all of you experienced pool owners. I am in the process of installing a fiberglass pool (my first pool ever!) and have an issue that I’d like share with you and to get your feedback...