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It has been 7 days following this method and I'd like confirmation that I'm on the right track. I've been testing FC and pH daily and most days on average I've been reading FC at 0.5 to 1 so I've been adding between 6 to 18oz of bleach to bring it back up to 2. On day 1 I added 3 cups of CYA to...

AHA! Is that what the 2 clear caps that came with the valves are for? How exactly do they go on? To confirm, are these the vacuum breaks that need to be capped? EDIT: Yes, that was the fix. They just snap into place on top of those break valves. Thanks Charlie!:cheers:

When I connect my primed vaccum hose to my primed pump the suction stops and slowly returns but then keeps stopping and starting. The ratio is about 1:5 suction to no suction. I'm not really sure what is going on. When I set up the pool last week I took off the original Summer Escapes 2000 GPH...

Thanks so much guys and gals!

Thanks everyone. I've added the CYA and am going to check and keep my FC at 2PPM for the next week, then check the CYA level. Question about the CYA test in my new TF-100 kit though. The instructions say to fill the red-capped CYA mixing bottle to the bottom of the label with pool water, then...

OK, so I should add about 24 oz and wait 4-5 days to retest and add a bit more if needed? The container doesn't say actual % of CYA. Should I add the bleach as soon as the pump is circulating? How long should I leave the pump running 24 hours a day for? I think eventually it will only be...

YESSSS! Another hour and pool will be filled. This website and the moderators/knowledge base is just awesome! It has helped so much with the site prep and general confidence level. I just tested with the following results: FC=0 CC=0 TC=0 pH=7.2 TA=80 CH=100 CYA=0 (assumed this number because...

Great, I'll start with 6 gallons and see how far that takes me. Do you think I should buy some borax and baking soda now also or just wait and see if it's needed? How much should I have on hand if it's needed? I know this probably depends on a lot of factors, I'd just like to be as prepared as...

I am a total white-belt at pool maintenance so I have no idea how much bleach I might be going through this summer using the TFP/BBB method. I hope to have my pool set-up and filled by the end of this month. It will be filled by commercial truck delivery who uses city water which to my limited...

Hi friendly folks! I am finally getting around to opening and setting up a new Summer Escapes 19'x52" that we've had in our basement for 3 years. :D I have some questions about it and would love some feedback from the experienced. First off ground preparation, after reading some other threads...