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    Ashy skin issue

    Okay, so I've followed the TFP way since my pool was built 2 years ago. I've only used pucks when I wanted to maintain chlorine levels while adding CYA, then it's only chlorine and muriatic acid. I've been maintaining my chlorine levels to match the recommendation for a CYA level of 80. I keep...
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    Pump went out (partially)

    Hey all, As it says above, my Jandy pump went partially out yesterday. I was running it on high in the middle of the day and it was HOT! The pump overheated and shut off. Now, when I try to turn it on high, all I hear is a buzz, then a click, then nothing. Not even the low setting will work for...
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    CYA question

    Hey everyone, I've been a big fan of this site ever since we got our first AG pool. With our IG we have now, I have a question about my CYA level. I have it at 50 now and am wondering if that will be enough to protect my FC. My pool has no shade whatsoever and gets full sun for a majority of...
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    Check out my filters!!

    So, last weekend my pump started running a little rough. It was having a hard time building and keeping pressure and just didn't sound right. After letting it run for a little while, I decided it would be a good idea to shut it down and check my filters. Mind you, the pump pressure never went...
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    Brand New Pool, Need help with chemistry

    Hey all, I've got a brand new plaster pool and I'm having a heck of a time getting the pH to come down to normal levels. The pool is a month and a half old and I've been using a TF-100 to do the testing. I'll put all the particulars in my signature according to the directions, but I wanted to...