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    Which test kit???

    I'm converting to salt, and I need a new test kit. I have the TF-100 but everything in it is old. I like the TF Pro, should I be using that one? I must confess I've been going to the pool store for my testing. I know I should be testing myself, but my reagents are old and I've been extremely...
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    New plaster and robotic cleaner

    Anyone know how long after new plaster before I can run my robotic cleaner? Plaster was done 5/31/19.
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    Please help!!!!

    I just recently became a supporter of TFP so, I used my discount to order new reagents. Unbeknownst to me that they wouldn't fit in my Taylor box and then had to purchase the box from TFP. Is it normal that all the reagents just kind of lay in here haphazardly? The bigger question is how to test...
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    Coping Disintegrating

    Has anyone ever had trouble with their coping like this? Even one of the pool guys that came out was rather shocked at it. But, none of the pool companies have an answer for it. Also, is there anywhere on here that has recommendations/reviews for local pool companies?
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    Pump won't prime

    How long can I leave the pump run without the water filtering through? We seem to have this problem often of not being able to get the pool to prime. Any advise would be greatly appreciated.
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    New coping & tile in MD?

    Please help! I've gotten 3 different quotes from 3 companies. 1st one claims he can do the coping alone for $3,100. Second guy says must do the tile also, total price $5100. Third company tile and coping $12,000. Anyone with any info on what is reasonable here. The prices vary so much and I just...
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    New to site, trying in vain to clean my green pool-HELP

    Hi, first just let me say thanks for this wonderful site. I am in despersate need of advise before I call the dump trucks to fill my pool in! I'll try to be brief. We opened our pool over three weeks ago. Standard pool store advise, shock the pool (the noun), use algaecide. Nothing. More shock...