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    When testing with TF-100

    When I test for pool chemistry with TF -100 should I always look down at that tube to see the color change and not from the side? There is a difference.
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    Can I leave the solar cover on after adding 40# of salt

    Will this do damage to the solar cover? Or how many hours should I leave it off ,or overnight?
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    PUMP TIME OR SWG % TIME

    I have a Auto pilot dig -220 and i was curious if it is smarter to run the pump a shorter time or turn up the % on the SWG a little higher,I can not open the pool so far ,do to the weather I run the pump for 8 hours per day and it has worked out well so far,maybe I need that time for the...
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    First time closing SWG pool

    I have closed my pool for seven years using winterizing kit from in the swim,it worked well, as far as the chemicals go ,after i bring the pool up to shock and all of the and all of the other test levels are ok ,do i add algecide and will that be enough or should i get a winterizing kit
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    Should Autopilot be turned off while backwashing

    I have a autopilot dig-220,i read in an earlier post that the swg should be turned off while backwashing and rinseing,I have been leaving mine on ,it is my first full season with it, I leave all of my lines open and have the autopilot manifold installed, should I turn it off while backwashing?
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    Checking to see if i am going in the right direction

    I will start with my test # FC 2 CC 1 TC 3 PH 7.5 TA 100 CYA 80 TEMP 86 CH 300 SWG is only 9 months old so i run at level1, 35% was ok for a while but we had a lot of rain and my salt went down to 2700 so i just added 40 lbs. the chlorine is low so i also turned it up to 45%, i run the pump 8...
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    Hi time to start posting

    I have been a member for 10 months,i have read a lot and hope that some of it sinks in. I will post some of my questions a little later,but the members here are very informed and thank you