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The bees are one i would definitely like to stay away from. As for succulents i have seen a few very appealing types that actually lack spikes. i'll look into the Portulaca thanks for the heads up!

So i have looked around on this forum but have struggled to find information on the best plants to help create a backyard oasis. Given the Trouble Free Pool name i think there should be some talk of plants that add to the aesthetics around the pool but at the same time maintain the TFP goal...

Thanks everyone for the comments my wife and i are finally beginning to enjoy the new home. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

I'm starting to think it's the way the plaster way layed. It's hard to see in direct sunlight but in the shade it's noticeable. So I dono it's Friday and I'm going swimming! Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

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the parameters before i slamed on Tuesday were as follows FC 7 PH 7.5 TA 90 CH 425 CYA 55 everything seemed pretty good CH is a little high. I tried both a puck and vitamin c and neither seemed to effect the discoloring. So im not sure what it could be?

It's kinda a rough picture but the suns not on the pool yet. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

Thanks for the compliments guys. Here is a picture of what is going on in the pool. The lighter area is the white plaster and the darker area is the area in question. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

Chlorine over night dropped by just under 1.5 so I think organics seem pretty good Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

Thank you WCHAMP1983!! I hope i can figure out this oddity my OCD is really kicking in on this one.

Ok I haven't herd of that one yet I'll have to read about it. I'm doing a chlorine consumption test over night to see if there is anything growing that could be the cause. Thanks for the response. My wife and I both agreed we didn't remember it from the first time we saw the pool so that's why...

So my wife and are are finally in our house. The pool has been great but for some reason i have these marks that look as if when i brushed the pool it left the pool bottom a darker shade of white than areas in the center of the pool that i might of missed. Its kinda hard to explain and i will...

A few looks of my new toy. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

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I'll look for that thanks! Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

I have not it's a manual top off. I found the valve for it but I'm not sure where the water enters the pool? I should be able to test the tap water from the hose i would think. It should be the same source Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

Today i received my borates tester and it seems to be around 15 or so. I also re checked my CYA and it comes in just under 30 each time. I would like to bring my Borates up to around 50 so Im in the search for a local distributor or Boratic Acid. From the reading Acid seems like the better...

Yea cc was right at .5 the water is pretty clear but there is a good amount of sand. The air quality has gone to **** the last few days. So lots of dust has found its way in the pool. Seems like my every two day check up has paid off. We should have the keys monday. Sent from my SM-G900V using...

Got my Test kit and results are as follows. FC 1.5 PH 8.2 TA 110 CH 300 CYA 30 That's the Big one the pool store said it was 60 I added the recommended amount of Chlorine and Acid to help bring FC and PH into range. Whats next?

So far it's been going great. actually met all the neighbors and explained the situation. Just got back and pH was a little high sitting at a 7.8 other Than that the pool looks pretty good just need a a good vacume. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

Un1017 did you ever get my PM response? i tried sending you one from my phone and it ended up going to someone ells.

Tuesday i should have my Big Kid test kit. So i cant wait to get things going in the right direction. Here in Tucson its already pool weather. I did have a few questions on the BBB method once the pool has become stabilized. What can i expect for daily chlorine use and where do most people...

Alright i updated my signature block with the info i could find today. Don't shoot me for saying this but from what my quick strips said today my water quality has really improved after the 1.7 gallons of bleach on Tuesday. Unfortunately we wont close on the house until the 2nd now so ill...

I ordered the tf- 100 test kit. I have not got it yet. The pool size is between 18000- 20000. But right now I only have the test strip to use until my kit gets here. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

Today seemed to go well i managed to get most of the leafs and debris out of the pool. I Then brushed the the whole pool and lastly added 1.7 gal of 8.25% bleach. I did notice that the pressure in the Sand filter was just under 20 psi. So i think it needs to be back washed soon. Any comments...

Today's plan of attack. 1st Remove all leafs and debris. 2nd get pump running and brush the pool. 3rd once flow is checked and good to go. Add bleach and alow pump distribut. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

As for the current owner. He did not make any money on this house that he tried to flip, so he has fought me the whole time on repairs. The pool is fine to my knowledge but its obvious that once he was in contract and the house was no longer being showed he just gave up on the pool maintenance.

Thanks everyone for the help. I plan on learning as much as can about this hobby as i go along. Tonight was just about getting the best answers i could to try to get a game plan to fix the things i know so far about the pool chemistry. I appreciate everyone taking the time to chime in! I plan...

UN1017 Thanks for the heads up i used the pre inputted 6 percent as you can tell i haven't bought bleach much. I also set the ppm to 6 splitting the difference on the CYA chart. Thanks for the help - - - Updated - - - I think i did and then fixed it.

Thanks for the welcome. The pool is gunnite and was re plastered less than a year ago. The size of the pool is between 18,000-20,000. Generally how much will CYA go up when using bleach/ trichlor. Reffering to this note on the calculator. Note: Dichlor and trichlor add CYA and lower pH...