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I started a slam today. I’ve been struggling with algae since my old SWG was not working correctly. I just replaced my swg and sand filter pump to the new one in my sig. I added the amount of chlorine in the pool math app this morning and turned on my pump. I accidentally turned on boost mode so...

Stupid question, but I need to refill my kit and I’m pretty sure I got it from you guys. Can’t find a link.

I currently have an intex sand filter and an intex swg. They are new this year, but they drive me crazy because every time the power goes out the sand filter’s plug trips and I have to manually reset which then messes up the timing on the SWG. I want to go with an automated system. Hard...

My grandson is visiting this summer along with 2 other children under 6. I want to get some ideas on adding a sort of shallow end removable platform for the kids to stand up on or adults to sit down in my AGP. Without spending too much! I know I’ve seen threads in the past but I tried searching...

Everything seemed to break at the end of my swim season last Nov. (I’m in Florida but we don’t swim below about 75 since the pool is not heated.) My SWG kept reading low salt even though it was perfect, my filter pump developed a major leak, and my Polaris 65 bit the dust. (and on top of that...

I used the tabs in a floater since my SWG doesn’t reset after a power outage. It’s summer in Florida and sure enough we lost power briefly while we were gone. We got home late fri, and here are my numbers from testing on Sat: ========================================== SWG Pool...

I would think since lower CYA would mean you would need lower TC, so you would not need to run the SWG for as long? I am OF COURSE following the guidelines set forth here, but can someone help me out with the “why” of it? I understand the correlation between CYA and chlorine, I just don’t...

:mad: I decided to switch to a SWG partly because we are going to be traveling a lot this summer. I used the pool math app to figure how much salt to add. I added 200lbs of salt per the app to reach 3000. After 24hrs and salt completely dissolved I turn on my swg and get high salt code 92. So I...

I’m going to be adding a swg soon. I have a vinyl pool so don’t normally worry about CH. Will a CH 375 be an issue with a SWG?

I normally keep a nice sparkly perfect TFP! But it is driving me nuts right now. Cloudy and dull water. Test results: ========================================== pool ------------------------------------------ Build Type: Vinyl Volume: 8400 gallons...

I tried searching and couldn’t find what I want. I’m in west central Florida and looking to extend my season by a month or two. Any recommendations or ones to avoid? Not looking for solar covers.

Love my sound system...Play-Fi Sorry it’s long. I covered some of this in my paradise thread in my sig but decided to break out the sound system for people looking for advice on their outdoor sound. Short version is we have an amazing whole house WiFi outdoor sound system for less than $1000...

We were gone for 10 days during our recent evacuation. (Turned it into a mini vacay). Luckily no big damage but I had turned off all my outdoor plugs before leaving, so no pump running the whole time. I was a little low on my CYA pre evacuation because of all the summer rains, so I felt safe...

Maybe a stupid question, but I did poorly in chemistry. Does anyone know if there are chlorine tabs without CYA? And if not, why not?

My hot tub is old and we got it in 2012 used. I finally have a good handle on the TFP method for my pool so I thought it was time to get on the program for my hot tub. This time of year is great because it's so hot out we don't use the hot tub much. I figured if it was out of commission for a...

My TA has been holding at 90 and my PH has been staying right at 7.8. I added CYA the other day and ran my filter for 24 hrs. I tested my PH again after I turned the filter off, figuring it would have risen but it dropped to 7.5. I just checked it and it's still at 7.5. I'm glad it's there but...

It's not even July yet. I don't have aeration except for my return. I have my Polaris 65 hooked to it all the time. how do you guys and gals cool down your AGP besides aeration? My water is great and I keep a close eye on it, it's just starting to get too hot.

So I LOVE my AGP, but sometimes when I look at the beautiful in-grounds that have the glass tiles that sparkle in the sun I get a little pool BLING envy. I love sparkles!!! I must have been a magpie in a previous life. My paradise would be perfect if I could just add some bling to the bottom of...

I've been really on top of my pool since I got it. I struggle with high TA and high PH. (Fill water high). I have the TF-100. I had the TA down around 90 but it and the PH crept up in the past 10 days or so. So I added MA and I'm aerating now. Here are my latest readings: FC: 3 CC: 0 PH: 8.2...

that I need to be treating for ants and termites? Don't worry, that's a rhetorical question. I was in a random post, which led me to a YouTube, which led me to another YouTube about ants and termites eating holes in pool liners. How big of a problem is this? What chemicals are recommended for...

We aren't completely finished with the outdoor kitchen but getting close. As far as actually cooking and eating complete meals out there, do ya'll store pots, pans, grill tools, dry ingredients like spices, etc outside near the kitchen, and if so how do you prevent bugs, animals, dirt etc.? I've...

I used the same Sherwin Williams exterior paint I used on the back of the house, a sort of light blueish grey. I've only done 1 coat so far. It looks sort of weathered/Beachy in person now, which I like the look of. I may do a second coat at some point. It's an old hot tub that I keep waiting...

We have been working hard on our backyard redo since January. We added the pool and fire pit areas, painted the entire exterior of the house, added two porches - one of which is the outdoor kitchen area and bar, converted a small cabana into a pool shed, and added underwater lights in our...

What are you all doing about the outdoor trash? Do you throw it out every night, or have a covered trash can. We cook a lot outside on our covered porch and I have a rubber made covered trash can out there but I just went to empty it after the weekend and had a fly problem in there. (We don't...

My pool does not have an overflow outlet (not sure what it's called). I live in normally rainy Florida and am concerned with water overflowing during the rainy season. What do others do to keep the pool from overflowing and possibly washing out the ground around the area it overflows?

Stupid question maybe. Can I use the pool math calculator to determine amounts of MA for my hot tub, or is just for pools? I have a hot springs spa that I want to start using the TFP method on. My bromine is always good but my ph and TA are always out of whack and I want to start addressing it...

My water temp is 72. CYA 50 ish PH 7.5 TA 200 CH 450 FC 2 CC .5 TC 2.5 the pool was filled a few weeks ago. I know I am low on chlorine, I plan to stock up on liquid chlorine tomorrow. TA not sure what to do about that? Not sure I need to worry about the CH? I like the test kit. It was a...

I bought 2 of these in 2014 to use in the pool and also take out to float behind the boat. They pretty much have lived outside in the Florida sun and salt air since then plus spent A LOT of time in the saltwater with the boat. They are awesome! I like to sit straight up and down but my husband...

I was told by the guy I bought the pool from that they do not want you to use a SWG because of the metal (I think - I'm trying to remember the exact conversation) on the pool frame. I had one on the intex I had and I loved it. Does anyone know whether it's true or not? Pros and cons? I live on a...

We previously had a 15'round intex. This past fall we purchased the pool in my sig during the end of the season sales. We installed the last one ourselves but we relocated the pool area so this time we paid an installer. He had good reviews and was recommended by the pool store we bought from...