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    Liquid Chlorine % at Pinch-A-Penny (Florida)

    I purchased some liquid chlorine from the pool store today and asked the clerk what % it was. He said it comes off the truck at 13%. When I look on the website this is what is listed--- Available in refillable 2.5 gallon containers Most affordable and effective chlorine type available...
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    My Tests vs. Pool Store Tests (Huge Difference in CYA)

    I did a full testing this morning around 6:30 a.m. and also pulled a sample to take to the pool store to test. All the numbers match up close enough except the CYA number (see picture attached, my results are written in pencil). I am getting a reading of 40 and the pool store got 0 :confused...
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    Equipment Pad Layout--- Who Can Help Me Understand What I Have Here?

    Everyone has been helpful in working with me to get my water balanced that I decided to reward the group with a new challenge. Below are the pictures of my pool equipment pad, I am trying to get a general understanding of how the system works and which lines are for what, what valves do what...
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    Let's Beat the Dead Horse Some More---Pool Cleaner vs MX8 Advice Wanted

    I have read countless threads on the pros/cons, like/dislikes, benefits/drawback of the various type of cleaners and models available. Base on the article in pool school on cleaners and from the posts I have read my needs are suction side cleaner that utilizes skimmer port (no dedicated cleaner...
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    Inground Newbie with test results

    Hello all, We recently moved into a house with an in ground pool and I wanted some help with my test results and getting on the right track to crystal clear BBB water. I owned an above ground pool with SWG for the past two years and this site was key in me setting it up, maintaining it and...
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    So-So Test Results - Any Thoughts for Newbie

    I did some testing tonight and wanted to post my results just to see if any of the experts can point me in the right direction. I used the pool calculator with my results and have an idea of what to do but trying to build some confidence based on feedback from the board. My main concern based...
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    First time AGP owner - need help getting up and running

    Hello to all, I have been reading this board since we decided to jump into the world of pool ownership :-D . I have read Pool School and toyed with the pool calculator. I have also read tons of various posts (very informative board) on all areas from leveling, decks, chemistry, CYA, etc. This...