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I don't remember ever reading to wait 48 hrs after adding salt to start the system. But I will check the manual. I did NOT do that last year, and I don't know that I did any damage......maybe my system wasn't working properly since I did have problems at the end of the summer due to lack of...

sorry....didn't mean to not respond to the test kit question....I'm using the TF-100

results; FC-0, pH-8.2, CYA-less than 20 if I'm reading my recommendations correct, my targets are FC-3-5, pH-7.5-7.8, CYA-70-80. if I'm reading my table chart correct on what to add, I need 235 oz of CYA????? I am on my way to town for the bleach. I've never worried about the TA...

yes, I will test the water shortly.....I am just unsure of which table to use since I won't get the salt in right away. Does that make a difference?

We put up our 26' above ground intex pool SWG over the weekend. It is nearly full. Last year I discovered TFP and LOVED IT....so helpful! So a little refreshing on the pool basics page was all I needed. However, I am confused how to start my process. Our climate has been unusually cold, and...

As I mentioned in my first post, we live an hour from any big store. I am making a trip to the city on Wed. Is that soon enough or is it urgent that I make a trip today and get it in asap?

I'm trying to find the answer on my own and feel bad asking.....how do I add CYA? Is that something I need to purchase from a pool store?

Test kit finally arrived at noon! I immediately started tests on the water. To back up a bit, I've been adding approx 1 gal of 8.25% bleach daily. The water cleared up nicely, yet every 24 hrs it starts to get a hint of cloudiness again. I've been testing the water with the leftover test...

We have had the cheap above ground pools (Intex) for about 10 yrs now. In 2012 we upgraded to the 26' size and bought a salt water system as well. It only took me about a year or so to figure out I did not need to spend alot of money on chemicals from pool stores, and for the most part, over...