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    When adding "suggested amount" log shows -1

    When I add my test results, then click on chlorine for example, and go to suggested amount to reach target. I log addition "suggested amount" and it saves fine. When I go to my Log, the suggested amount isn't logged, it shows -1oz of bleach. Every time.
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    Renewed app, not working

    Got it working through email support. Thanks
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    Renewed app, not working

    Tried to reinstall, no dice
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    Renewed app, not working

    I renewed my subscription, not working. I tried to log out and back in. No luck.
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    Best Places to Buy Liquid Chlorine

    First time I've had to buy LC in a couple months at least. Local pool store $7gal for 12.5%. Home Depot $14.98 for 2 gal. Prices have gone up slightly.
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    Will pool ownership float my boat or sink my ship?

    You don't need to use a pool to enjoy it. Just think of it as landscaping. I hardly ever swim but it looks nice sitting around in the backyard. Vacuum/skimming robots would be a big help with trees around.
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    Desperate for a brush that will last on plaster pool for more than a few months.

    I had the sweepease and that thing loses bristles after just a few uses. It's a shame because I like the spoiler shape. The Protuff doesn't lose bristles but they do wear and my issue was the magnetic connector things for the side brushes got really rusty. I'll admit my storage is not ideal. I...
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    Desperate for a brush that will last on plaster pool for more than a few months.

    Just got a replacement. The most durable brush you can get but it still wears and they don't care, just replace it. Their leaf rake/net is also great.
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    CYA high with some algae...

    $80 is a lot of water.
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    "Budget" build in Los Angeles

    Similar to my wishes. 1st build is tough knowing what you want. I was on a budget too so had to cut some things out. My top wishes are: 1. Salt cell (don't much care about automation other than running the salt cell.) 2. Tile work, mainly the contractor grouting between coping and tile and it...
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    What is this? Union gasket?

    Found it! It's a little gasket for the float thing at the bottom of the skimmer. I got it back in there. It goes inside where the float moves up and down. Doesn't look like it takes any glue. Not even sure it's necessary. Definitely gave me a scare.
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    What is this? Union gasket?

    Looking online unions seem to use an o-ring not this gasket thing. I'm confused
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    What is this? Union gasket?

    Stopped by my house today and saw this in the pump basket. Is this a gasket from a union? I don't see any leaks. It would have to be from the suction connection, right?
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    2023 Hurricane Prep

    Yeah, pretty good for the area over 2 days. Palm Springs reported 3-4" but a lot more in the surrounding mountains. In the low desert during the summer that's a lot of water to drain.
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    2023 Hurricane Prep

    Well, I drained my pool to the bottom of the waterline tike. Today it's just over 1/2 tile. Just had to add some acid, chlorine held fine. I thought rain is supposed to lower PH. Not much I guess. Oh well, we survived
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    2023 Hurricane Prep

    After the mess in Maui no one wants to be the next person who "should have done something" .
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    Algae hack

    More terrible internet advice.
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    Saturation index high

    That's exactly what I do in the less extreme desert. No reason to keep the TA at 70-80. With evaporation and high TA fill water my TA stays at 50-60 during the summer. In winter I add a little baking soda sometimes.
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    Solar cover to diminish FC loss??

    A dog that likes the pool was the last straw, my cover is history. I found it cuts chlorine use by about 1/3. It actually made my pool more dirty. The skimmer doesn't skim with it on and junk just sinks to the bottom.
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    Solar cover to diminish FC loss??

    I had the same feeling
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    Which blue is blue enough for CH?

    Thanks. Much more clear than "just changes"
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    Which blue is blue enough for CH?

    Are we looking for when the color just changes or when the blue can't get anymore blue? It seems to be about 3-4 drops from when it just changes until it won't change anymore. My water is pretty hard out here. I'm trying to determine if it's 500 or 600. Also when it first changes I have those...
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    We Have a Winner! TFP Pool of the Month (July 2023); Theme - Pets

    Didn't know the Baja shelf would only be used by our dog
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    Time for new filter cartridges?

    Dog problems are both funny and extremely annoying.
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    Time for new filter cartridges?

    That's pretty amazing. Not sure how the hair gets past the sock. All my filters get are dust and whatever small stuff goes through the drains. I clean every few months and they really aren't that dirty. I've never seen the filter tub water look that bad