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    New to Trouble Free Pool

    Here's where I'm at now: FC 5.8 CC 0.2 pH 7.6 TA 150 CH 310 CYA 40 It seems as though I'm in good shape. Any thoughts? BTW, I was ready to fill in my pool and be done with it, but this method has made me do a complete 180--looking forward to the swimming season!
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    New to Trouble Free Pool

    I believe I've completed the SLAM process. The water is crystal clear, I passed the over-night free chlorine test, my CC is 0. I suppose at this point I can give my pump a well deserved rest and also allow the FC to come down to 5ppm with my CYA at 40 and hold. Should I wait until my FC level is...
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    New to Trouble Free Pool

    Thanks for the tips! I'm currently SLAMing the pool, and will definitely be picking up more FAS-DPD reagents from tftestkits.net.
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    New to Trouble Free Pool

    Thanks for the tips. I'm ordering refills now on tftestkits.net for my kit as you recommended. I'm now also in the middle of SLAMing the pool. After getting home from work I measured FC 3.2ppm. I added 1.5 gallons more 10% bleach and now after dinner am at 14.5ppm so I will add more to get it...
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    New to Trouble Free Pool

    I'm a recent convert to this method from chlorine tablet ****. I've had a pool for 4 years and have had more and more trouble keeping the algae away using chlorine tabs and granular shock. This winter I discovered Trouble Free Pool and decided to give it a shot. I ordered a Taylor K-2006 test...