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Just received my test strips from TFTestKits... I've done 3 of them... And the color is not matching up. If anything it's close to 75-100ppm... Even though this is a new construction plaster pool finished last July. And covered all winter. I've never added any borates. How can I get an...

Opened the cover to this, not too bad. Dusty/Dirty. We can handle this. After a lot of vacuuming and scrubbing. Liquid Chlorine added. Let it run 24H before sample. Balanced pH, and topped off chlorine. But my TA is high due to Fill Water. Drop pH to 7.0 And, time to aerate...

Hello Friends, I have my TF100 Test Kit, I've read and re-read and re-read the OB Startup posts. I've printed out the method/laminate card. And I just did my first water test as it's coming out of my hose. I also purchased the PH Meter from TFTestKits in preparation. (Does it need to be...

Hello, Looking to get some input in current state, mostly to calm my nerves, prior to cantilevered deck installation on my gunite pool. It will be poured as one pour, and 'attach' to an existing patio separated by a speed drain. I've reviewed the materials on TFP, and the Pool Engineering Inc...

Hello, I've been casually reading for a bit over a year. Waiting for my building to start after I signed a contract June 2021. The time has finally come, and excavation started March 29th. This build is in Cincinnati, Ohio. Specs: 16' x38' Gunite Pool with 3' to 6' water depth - 10' x 6'...

Hey all, I've been lurking for a few months and finally decided to join. I've narrowed down my PB to two different companies. One, specializing in fiberglass, and the other in gunite. Real-talk, is gunite really more expensive to run and maintain? (More cleaning/vacuuming, BRUSHING, higher...