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So...I have been doing TFP since June 2023:) Long story short...I first came to this forum because I had stains on my plaster and wanted to figure out a way to get rid of them (the pool as built April 2020). Through the process Iearned I was maintaining my pool ALL WRONG. So, I did a NO DRAIN...

Thank you:) I have read this, but never bookmarked it:) I will re-read to refresh my memory:) My CH got to 1600 BEFORE I found this WONDERFUL site. It was tough to maintain everything when CH was 800, but I managed it by keeping TA on the low side. I did not want to drain my pool again after...

So...I just completed my 2nd "no drain/refill" process for my pool. I started with CH = 1350 Just tested and I am at 350!!!!! Whoooo Hoooo!!! yay!!! I don't even know if I know how to maintain the chemicals in a pool with that low of CH...lol! I'm half kidding...lol! I'm just so excited to be...

Bperry..thanks for responding:) Well...I started with pool water CH = 1600 - the Fill water CH = 300 - I did a 100% no drain/refill in June, expect I didn't do the last 500 galloons in the pool. And I didn't do it perfectly (I got some mixing), so ended up with about CH = 700 after the...

Hello:) So, I know this is an old thread, but I have been reading it and found it VERY helpful. It appears based on this thread, that I have a similar problem that you had. It also appears you successfully dealt with it. I started following TFP method in June (started with a FULL pool...

Not sure if pics will help:)

deleted...think I found my answer:)

Ok....for anyone still following along:) Over the past 3 weeks I think I FINALLY was able to "Stabilize" my PH around 7.6 I cannot aim for any higher PH due to keeping CSI in check (as my CH = 1000) I only added 66 ounces of MA over the course of 21 days (Prior to this, I was adding 20 ounces...

Thanks for the reply:) Yes....We really can't control nature:) (I am a Type A...so overthinking is a hobby of mine...lol) but I hear ya:) I really do think I am getting the hang of this TFP method and I kind of forgot about the Fill water playing a part as well as the inconsistency of the...

Ok..so if anyone is still following along...I have a question: I have been checking my PH everyday for last 6 days just to see how steady it is: 9/18 - PH = 7.6 (added enough MA to get to 7.4) 9/19 - DID NOT TEST 9/20 - PH = 7.6 (rose .2 in TWO days) 9/21 - PH = 7.6 (rose 0) 9/22 -PH 7.6 (rose...

Ok...I am soo excited that I had to share!!! Only fellow TFP users can appreciate this:) I think I have FINALLY figured out how to manage my PH. Historically I was trying to manage too low of PH and too high of TA. My PH was rising .2-.4 DAILY and I was adding a TON of MA I was aiming for low...

Yes…I am helping him To move to the TFP method. So, liquid chlorine and MA is basically all he should be using going forward. He is using the same “shock” that I WAS using (granules in a bag) that contained calcium…so it did not help his situation

Totally agree…It’s completely related to the fact that his chlorine has run too low for too long 😀 that’s what I keep telling him. I don’t think he needs to go drastic by power washing it. He has been using shock and pucks (just like I was…because PB told us to). So, his calcium is high...

Nevermind...I think I answered my own question:)

I wish I could...but I don't have his phone. I can say that when I downloaded the Pool Math app on his phone...the first screen that appears is Trouble Free pool main "login/signin/signup screen". When I set-up his account and logged in...when I clicked on the Pool Math icon in the menu it took...

its an iPhone and downloaded from the App Store. It's weird, because I was able to download mine just fine...but not his.

that's exactly what I was thinking:)

Not anymore:) I just donated! I meant to do that back in June when I received SOO MUCH help converting to the TFP method. But, my PayPal was acting up! Thank you for the reminder:)

Thanks! I was wondering if I had the order wrong:) I Will definitely buy him the test kit:). I also told him to stop storing his chlorine in a storage box on the pool deck. It gets WAY TOO hot! He and I did try and download the Pool math app on his phone...but for some reason it was acting up...

I was wondering if I had the order wrong:) I was thinking Kill the algae first...but didn't think about the algae draining with the old water:)

So...long story short...I have been using TFP for THREE months and it is wonderful!!! It helped me get a handle on my completely messed up pool that we built 3.5 years ago. We were maintaining based on PB advice...but as you all know...that is not ideal. My brother built his pool 1.5 years ago...

Yeah...I have lived in Henderson 18 years and never really wanted one...mainly because I don't like how soft water feels. BUT, I do understand that in the long run it is way better for our house. We can definitely have them in our area. I think I need to spend more time researching them and...

Thanks for the 2 cents:) I am 3 months NEW to TFP method...but I would say your logic makes sense to me:) My CH is Out of control for multiple reasons. My pool was built in March 2020 and I did a 19,000 no drain/refill process in June. (First time I replaced the water). I live in Vegas so our...

It's funny....now that I am using TFP method I would say the same thing. My CH - 1025 right now, but because I am managing my other chemicals to account for that....I'm not seeing a calcium ring around my water line, or at my waterfall...even thought my CH is out of control right now.

Following along:)

Just like Botloveslights...I am curious how this all worked out for you:) How easy was the process? did it work? I have the very same type of stains in my pool, caused by letting dirt sit in my pool for too long, coupled with high PH+8, TA+180 and CH+1600. I will be buying the test kits to...

Just a little update...perhaps at the very least to provide encouragement for others:) I was able to get my TA down to 60 (was at 100) and have been able to slow my Ph rise a tad. I have to say....my water is looking CRYSTAL CRYSTAL clear! It's great side effect, now that I am maintaining the...