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So we've decided to go ahead and replace our existing 18' above ground pool. We went out and got a couple quotes from local retailers. Where I was hoping to get some insight is on the quality of the pools and heaters. The prices are comparable, but of course each seller is telling us that...

I'm new to pool owning and this method.. I also have been told I'm nuts for using bleach! I was actually told my pool is going to smell "bleachy" and it's going to irritate my skin! What I can't understand is how there is a mental block keeping people from understanding that chlorine is...

I think you made the right decision going with the TFP method! I'm a new pool owner and was extremely overwhelmed as well when I first got my test kit! Like you I read a ton and just started testing. I also used the advice of people here...it's really invaluable! I've only been maintaining my...

Divin Dave.. I thought there may have been a miscommunication.. I didn't think it would be as simple as just digging. I suppose it's probably better to see what a builder has to say about it. Thanks again! Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk

I will definitely upload some pics when I get the chance. I am a DIYer for most things but like I said I hesitate with things I have no experience with. Am I complicating things or is it as easy as just digging under the high side and letting it settle to level? Do I have to be especially...

Hey all.. I just wanted to see if anyone has had experience with a problem we're having with our AG pool. We just bought the home in Dec. and when we opened it we noticed that the ground has raised on one side. More specifically it appears that on of the posts has raised about 2-3 inches. As a...

Life is a funny thing.. After my post and being advised to still SLAM I decided to crank the FC up to 28 to correlate with a CYA of 70 (I figured it can't hurt right?) I tested a number of hours later and found a FC of 24.5 and a CC of 0!!!!!!! :D So I decided to bring it back up to 28 one more...

No, we don't have a cover

We purchased our home in December and inherited this pool. I've had some help opening it and getting started with my TF100 test kit. My initial testing was pH 7.2 FC 0 CC 0 TA 160 CH 250 CYA 40 The next morning after adding bleach up to 7ppm I had pH 7.2 FC 3.5 CC 1 I was advised to SLAM...

I also test immediately following the FC test and discard the water flowing the CC test.

I have been properly advised and trained by Smykowski (childhood friend of mine) and got the TF-100.. LOL - - - Updated - - - From TF test kits

And its worth noting that my powder never really was the consistency I thought it should be. I have to kind of scrape it to get a spoon full, as if it was wet at one time..

I recently purchased my test kit and am currently SLAMing my pool. I have had consistent CC readings of 1-2 after 8 days. I actually got to the point that this morning I wondered if I had a bad batch of the DPD powder. Now I find this! I ordered a refill of the R0871 because I've been testing...

ok, so a few minor setbacks... When Smykowski was here we noticed a slight leak between the filter and the pump. I tried teflon tape and ptfe thread compound to no avail. I proceeded to be my gorilla self and over tighten it resulting in a worse leak. So I took the entire thing apart and...

Hey all, just wanted to say hello. I'm a new pool owner and also new to the site..we bought a house that had a pool. We weren't looking to have one, but here we are. I already have my test kit and speed stir and through the tutelage and help of my long time friend Smykowski, I already have...