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@JoyfulNoise, thanks for the feedback and providing context to other sources of information. This is very helpful in trying to reconcile advice found in different places. I came to learn that Richard Falk is the trusted wise man so good to know he is the one using Chem Geek alias! If I don't...

I have an in-ground pool/spa combo where water circulates from spa to pool via spillway/waterfall. I am in Southern California (San Diego) and pool water gets 50 - 55 degrees measured in the coldest part of the pool first thing in the morning. I don't heat the pool in the cold season but may...

I have a SWG pool and plan on adding Borates. SWG makes keeps my pH range on the high side. I know the TFP's recommended min and target levels of Chlorine at different CYA levels : https://www.troublefreepool.com/blog/2019/01/18/chlorine-cya-chart/ How about impact of pH and Borates on needed...

@ajw22, makes perfect sense - thank you!

That's great - thanks so much for your expertise and helpful input. @ajw22, if chlorine and acid introduce salt, should I expect my salt levels to add up over time? (Since salt does not evaporate and loss will be only from splash-outs)

Can someone provide guidance on correct Salt vs TDS inputs when calculating CSI? I replastered my pool and added salt. I measure using use Taylor salt kit and HM TDS-3 probe. My AquaRite cell is old/bad so I am not trusting that measurement. Here are my conditions: Pool fill water (sample...

@Tegguy , which blend did you use and how much abalone? I am having White Diamonds Pebble Sheen (mostly white with some dark and warm toned specs in the aggregate) and adding abalone. I am thinking of adding about 2 bags per "batch of mix" so that is 12 bags total for the pool/spa but wonder if...

Great idea, thanks for your input @ajw22 !

Nice combo @revstrikerTX , thanks for sharing!

Yup, that is the color I am shooting for as well :)

Glad to see other fans of bright/light/white finish. I was second-guessing myself after seeing how many people favor the darker colors :-) I do think White Diamonds should be great - hides imperfections, more inviting/happy blue, lights up better at night, etc. And I think Luminous beads and...

Hi, I am going to re-plaster/tile my pool and need to make some decisions about my existing lights and if I should consider replacing aging fixtures/lamps or keep as is until they actually fail. I have original (about 20 years old) pool and spa light fixture, I think from Jandy. Replaced...

@bs75758, thanks for the input. Did your PB provide any guidance as to what 10% or 20% actually looks like?

Hi, Does anyone know how big/heavy these additive bags are? I am trying to compare quotes from different installers... some provide additives info as ratio (like 20%), some say how many bags they include (like $800/bag, 2 bag min.), some say ratio of additive weight to area covered (like 2 lbs...