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I was not sure which forum to post to. Ok, I have been asked to participate in a fundraiser at work. I will be in a Dunk Tank for 20 minutes. No problem there, except that I am the 15th person out of 16 to be in the tank. The temperature is forecasted to be 88 degrees tomorrow. The dunk...

I am finally getting around to posting pictures of my pool. Thanks to everyone here at TFP for all the help and answering all my questions! Any comments or suggestions are appreciated!! I am including a close up of my drain in 8 1/2 feet of water. I think this is pretty clear but I would...

I have an Artic Spa (360 gallons). It has ozone and SWG. I only use the Artic Spa chemicals, basically Boost (cholrine), Refresh (nonchlorine shock), and Ph up and Ph down). When I test the water the CYA is at 80? I never added CYA nor used any products containing CYA. It must be coming...

My pool has three returns, two top skimmers and two bottom drains. From time-to-time I notice a stream of tiny bubbles coming from the return closest to the pool equipment. You can see them trail out for about 6 feet. This usually lasts for about a minute or two. It frequently happens when...

Can anyone give me some advice on the best way to use my Pentair Intelliflow Variable Speed Pump? The PB originally set it up to run 23 hours a day on a very low speed (2,500). According to him and also Pentair’s website, this is the recommended way to run the pump. When the heater is on...

What is the purpose of using a sock to add CYA and how do you attach the sock so it doesn't float away? Why is a sock better than adding it directly to the skimmer? Just trying to increase my knowledge! Thanks

Topic Split off by Moderator. I am having a similar problem with similar equipment..... I keep my pool within the TFP guidelines and I use the TF-100. My FC is usually around 5 - 6. I also get my water tested once a month at the local Leslie's because they do it by hand with the Taylor regents...

Friends of ours moved into a new house this year. They have approx a 20,000 gl vinyl lined pool. Their house is in the country close to a number of farms. They go to the same pool store where the prior owners went. Here are my two questions: 1) They are using bromine instead of chlorine...

Because I take great care in keeping my pool water in shape (Thanks to TFP and TF-100) my pool builder is going to give me a discount to try a new product as long as I report back the results. He (and I ) use Natural Chemistry products which I have found to work fine. I used the Monthly Salt...

First time pool owner. Our pool was new last June. The pool builder closed and will open this year. I plan on having the pool opened towards the end of April/Early May. We have all pentair equipment with intelliflow and DE along with a SWG. We also have a smart mesh cover. Yesterday I...

I spent a lot of time on the site and I THINK I am on the right path but I would like some confirmation from you guys. My pool has been open for one month. Here are my readings (Hopefully I got these right. I just received the TF100 test kit today. Prior to that I was using a smaller Taylor...

I ordered the TF100 (it should arrive on Wednesday!) In the mean time I have been using a basic Taylor test kit that my PB gave me. My problem is that I have a very difficult time reading the FC and PH levels. No problem with adding the regents, my problem is deciding what color matches. It...

My pool is 5 days old. It was filled with spring water from a local water company. The alkalinity started off at 200. I have been adding muriatic acid and dry acid and right now it is at 150. My pH is at 6.8 and my FC is at 4.0. My CYA is 50. From reading the info in Pool School, I know it...

The PB came out today and started up the pool equipment for the first time. He also left a three ring note book for me with information. We do have a 2 to 3 hour indoctrination scheduled for this Thursday, but I went ahead and flipped through the note book. In it he recommends buying a...

Our pool was just filled with water tonight. Official pool indoctrination will take place Wed, Thurs, or Fri depending on weather and pool builders schedule. We are first time pool owners with 4 children ages 15 (boy), 13 (girl), 9 (boy), 6 (boy) I think I covered the basics in my signature...

I am planning on building a pool next spring. As part of the project I want to put a basketball court in my back yard. The size will be approximately 25X30. Due to township zoning requirements I cannot use anymore concrete or asphalt since I will have used up my allowance of non-porous...

I spent a few days reading this forum and I can see there is a wealth of knowledge here. I have never owned a pool before so I will need a lot of advice. I am planning to have a pool built early next summer. I have two quotes already and I am meeting with a third company this week. The...