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I cannot express my gratitude for this answer. Starting something new is stressful. It has a UV filter. Not salt water. We live in Palo Alto, the water is not hard at all (got it tested for water filter, they didn’t even recommend filter) but of course we will see how it will measure once we...

Hi TFP family, Several years ago I learned so much from this group to maintain my above ground pool. We are getting a Endless Pool swim spa in a month and I know better than going to a pool shop. Is the method and the maintenance same as treating a pool? I need to get the test kit and...

Much appreciated. I started adding water while doing the vacuuming. Tomorrow, I will be able to connect the filter and add more water so it is higher than intake level and SLAM. It is unbelievable how much mosquito larvae is in there, vacuuming those nasties right now.

Oh, that’s a good news. I have the test kit. Should I do SLAM before I reconnect the filter and then connect and fill the water or do some cleaning/add the filter/fill the rest of the water then SLAM?

I did everything perfectly when I winterized my above ground pool and it was crystal clear. Then came a horrible storm, and things went south from there. We were planning to empty it and pack it up but now kids are asking me to set it up as the weather got warmer. Long story short: Is this...

Wow! You calmed my heart! :) So 1 time shock is enough to keep it safe even though the chlorine will disappear in time? (Now to think about it, covering will not keep the chlorine either.) Phew. I was so stressed. Good to know, thank you.

Dear super helpful people, I read the winterizing guide, just tested all chemicals and added the SHOCK amount of bleach, keep the filter running. I’ll run it 24hr and the I have questions for the next steps; 1- Emptying the pool 6inch under the intakes. Since the water is heavily bleached, would...

Hi all, My BestWay 16x20 pool came with a heating pad https://www.costco.com/bestway-power-steel-22'-x-12'-x-48%22-above-ground-pool-set.product.100601216.html but seems I didn’t really anticipated the sun’s location change with Fall. It doesn’t get any sun right now. With 1000 FlowClear Sand...

Thank you so much. So, I will leave it alone until pH reaches 8.0. (and is it for sure it will with time?), correct? I add the Chlorine daily.

I am so confused. I tested the water just now. What happened to 16oz MA and 3 cups Chlorine I added? Wasn't the pH should be lowered further after adding the MA? and TA is stayed the same? The results: FC 3 TA 170 CYA 55 pH 7.4 CH 180

I always rinse the cup at the end every day, I don’t know what happened and it was my first time with MA. I got pretty scared when my nose burned.

Thank you. Just added 16 oz 31.45% MA and opened the pool’s cover and the filter is running. Sorry if it is a stupid question but it bubbled yellow when I poured it into my measuring cup, I guess there was Chlorine residual. I immediately rinsed it in the pool and then added the rest but it...

Hi all, As of last night my numbers are; FC 5 (added 3 cups Cholorine to take it to 9) CC 0 pH 7.6 TA 170 CH 160 CYA 55 Pool math says I need to lower my TA and to do it, I need to reduce pH to 7.0-7.2 with acid, then aerate to increase PH. I purchased Muriatic Acid but when I get into the math...

What you need is this and I cannot find it anywhere either, just posted asking if anyone knows. It comes with BestWay skimmer but can't find it by itself. Please let me know if you find one. Bestway® Spare Part P6530 Hose Adaptor for Skimmer

Hi all, I purchased an automatic vacuum for my Bestway above ground pool but there is no connection adapter to the inlet. I then purchased BestWay Skimmer hoping I can use the adapter but once inserted, it is almost impossible to remove and I don't want to ruin that either. All I need a simple...

Thank you, this is really helpful.

Thank you wireform, I did the test before adding daily Chlorine. I added the Chlorine last night. I will set the goal to 6 from now on, thanks.

Happy Monday Troublefreepool family, I added the CYA on Friday, ran the filter for 24 hr. added the Chlorine and repeat all the tests yesterday. The results; FC: 2, CC: 0, PH 7.3, TA 160, CH 140, CYA 55 How are these? Do I need to do anything other than daily Chlorine check/add at this point...

I feel like I am about to take my finals at college! 😬 Ok. No Borax for now, keep the chlorine going everyday to achieve 5 ppm and will add stabilizer tomorrow as soon as I receive, keep an eye on PH. Correct? How long should we wait to swim and is it ok to add the Chlorine same day after...

You all are so AWESOME! I tell about this forum to everybody I talk to these days :) I ordered the stabilizer, will be here tomorrow. The previous CYA number was from the test strip. I will do all of the test again tomorrow to make sure I am doing them right. The Pool Math says I need to add...

Hi all, Up to today: I have added 10% liquid chlorine every day after testing at the end of the day and calculating to hit 5. TODAY: My Taylor Test kit just arrived and I have done the tests to my best ability. Free Chlorine - 2 Total Chlorine - 2 Combined Chlorine - 0 Bromine - 4 PH - 7.5 Total...

I know it is not ideal but here is how the strip test results look like this morning. Until the Test kit comes, is it safe to add daily liquid 10% chlorine and swim? thank you, thank you, thank you 🥰

I know it is not ideal but here is how the strip test results look like this morning. Until the Test kit comes(7/31) is it safe to add daily liquid 10% chlorine and swim?