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Good Evening! I just received a complete replacement set of reagents for my TFT-100 Test Kit and something is wrong... I have used this test kit for 10+ years now, and have never experienced any difficulty. Until now... For both the TA test and the CH test, the reagent bottle that causes the...

Hi all, long time member and follower of TFP methods here - somewhat infrequent poster... I'm preparing to open our pool in a couple weeks and have a couple questions for the experts - first the background: 1. With the "run" on liquid chlorine products being what it is, I've gone ahead and...

Greetings! (Sorry for the length, but this is written to be mildly amusing as well - grab some popcorn!) I write this post, not to embarrass myself - although that's a distinct possibility - but rather to remind folks of what they already know: You never ever ever operate a pump when the...

So, following our liner replacement project... Liner Replacement Project ...I'm now getting the new fill water all dialed in. First was to get some CYA and Chlorine going. I verified there was zero FC after about 30 minutes of water circulating. I manually added 3 jugs of the Pool Essentials...

I'm replacing my spider gasket and multiport valve upper assembly. Removing the old gasket has been absolutely exhausting. I had very good luck using spudgers and Needle nosed pliers. But still it's been a pain in the you-know-what!!! I've spent hours on removing the old gasket. I finally...

After 12 years, we are finally having our liner replaced. I thought I'd share photos of the project. We all love photos right?:kim: Day 1: Following the Drain and partial tear out. The kept the floor in to protect from overnight storms. I had no idea my liner had completely faded to white...

I'd like to measure my pump's motor while operating for "peace of mind." There are no loud noises that would suggest bearing failure, it runs as quietly as when it was new 3 years ago. No seal plate leaks either. However, I can only touch it for about 1 second before reflexes take over. (I'm...

So, after reading all the benefits on using liners in the skimmer baskets, I decided to try them. For reference, I bought these: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XS63TWJ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I received them this evening and installed them at around 5pm. When my pump...

In a few weeks, we are having our liner replaced! :kim::kim::kim: Our installer does not have the tanks to store our existing water, so we will be refilling from the tap. Here are the test results of my tap: FC = 0 CC = 4 (I'm assuming that's because the utility uses Chloramine as their...

The consensus on TFP seems to be "if it ain't broke, don't fix it." In that vein, I will probably end up replacing my Pentair FNSP60 with a Quad DE filter when the time comes. Dealing with the cartridge style grids looks easier than the grids. However, I've read about the Clean & Clear Plus...

Greetings: During Pool Opening this year one of the quick connect fittings on the Polaris booster pump busted. It was the pump's feed line coming from the T on the return side. We improvised a "quick fix" by a trip to Lowe's. Here's what I did: 1. I removed the quick connect fittings, and...

The list of problems with my pool this year seems to have no end... This evening, I noticed my Autopilot display was garbled. Things like spaces being inserted between letters, making the messages and menu options unreadable. I've tried power-cycling from the breaker, to no avail. The unit...

I posted elsewhere for advice about replacing our liner later this summer. The project needs to be fast tracked based on a discovery this weekend. A leak. Sorry for the length of this post - trying to be thorough! On 6/1, Friday morning, my wife reported having to top off an unusual amount of...

Greetings! We are finally ready to replace our 12 year old, very-faded nearly-white, vinyl liner later this year. After browsing several posts to glean some initial information, I find myself with many questions. Hopefully some answers and advice can be offered: 1. Timing: Have I chosen a good...

Greetings! Our pool was installed in Spring 2006 and we are now planning to purchase a heater for the 2017 season. This year I'm doing my homework to plan what seems like a huge project. Here's a list of my research so far, with many questions! 1. Pool Heater Selection: Based on some numbers...

My chlorine has increased from 6.0 to 26.0 in a matter of two days. In that time-frame, the only changes that occurred were: 1. installation of a solar cover, and 2. Autopilot changed it's percentage from 30% to 87% due to temperature increase. I have not added any external sources of chlorine...

Greetings: For the past 7 years, I've been quite happily using the BBB techniques I learned about here on TFP. I never have an issue with algae, my water sparkles and my guests are always happy with the subjective feel of the water. In that time, I've not had reason to change anything I've been...

Hi all, I would like advice on how to read the results of the Aquachek Salt Test Strips that optionally come with the TF100 test kit. I have attached an image which shows how my test results look. As you can see, the white streak completely consumes the strip for a ways up, then only partially...

I was trying to browse for test agent refills at http://www.tftestkits.com/index.php which is where I originally ordered my TF100. Presently, the above URL links me to some search page.

Hi all, Just a short post to introduce myself. I live in Suffolk, VA, US and had a new pool install in Spring 2006. After 3 seasons of operating my pool via the advice of my local pool shop, I have taken matters into my own hands, and in the process found the great community which is TFP! As...

Hi all, Our pool was built in Spring 2006, and includes the Autopilot Digital Pool Pilot, and an SC-60 SWG cell. The cell and unit has worked beautifully, reliably putting out chlorine for 06, 07 and 08 pool seasons. I have cleaned the cell plates, per instructions, at each spring opening...

Hello, I have a Polaris 280 running off of booster pump connected to a dedicated return line. It splits off right before my SWG manifold/cell. Last year, it became increasingly more difficult to connect AND disconnect the quick disconnect to the wall fitting. (Even with the main pump turned...

Hello, I will try to keep my post as brief as I can! I am a new pool owner as of Summer 2006. In the last year, I have learned more about pumps than my "pool schooler" ever indicated I would need to know. All during Summer 2007, there was a slow leak at my pump which I could never identify...