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Thanks for your reply. Although I can't see where the water is directly dripping from, it's right between the motor and the pump. If I were to just let it be and eventually get a new pump, the worst thing that will happen is that the pump will just stop turning on correct? Yes there is only...

Hi guys, so I am a new pool owner and have noticed slight leaking before around my pool, but now it's becoming more prominent and not sure where to go from here... 1. There is a leak somewhere in my pump or motor, I know because there's water around it after a few hours of the pump on. I think...

Thank you! Yep, just not a good picture.

I got a TF100 once I decided to stop going to the pool store. Aside from green hair (my family has dark brown/black hair), is there any dangers/precautions to swimming? Or should I wait on the sequestering agent?

Hey guys, pretty much done slamming my pool from a green algae mess. I am a new pool owner and was pool-stored for a few months. Last time I was in, they said I had copper in my pool (2.1 ppm at that time). I ignored this problem and finished the SLAM first. I have not done my own testing yet...

Haha I swear it was only a little bit! ;) Not sure if it's heavy duty or not, but it is the cloth bag. The previous owner must have thrown away the two black clamps that go over the filter bag because I'm missing them, maybe that made a difference? Hosed down the inside and wheels this...

Makes sense, thanks!

Ran a used dolphin pro for the first time today while trying to clean up some dead algae and leaves after a SLAM. Some things I've noticed: 1. While the pool cleaner is cleaning, occasionally some small debris will simultaneously come out from the top impeller. 2. When removing the pool...

Hi! I have uploaded some pictures and have moved my SLAM process into this thread. If you want to check it out and give me your feedback I'd appreciate it!

Re: Getting my pool ready, raising pH first? Okay, all the CYA is gone. Raised TA to a target of 80. Will SLAM tonight. Here are some pictures of my pool also. On a side note, I am noticing a leak where my return is. You can see the wet platform in my pictures (the return is in the middle of...

Re: Getting my pool ready, raising pH first? Great thanks Richard! I read it can take a while for CYA readings to show up. Can I assume that I added the correct amount of stabilizer to raise my CYA to my goal of 30 and SLAM my pool tonight according to what I believe the CYA should be at?

Re: Getting my pool ready, raising pH first? Oh no it has! It has been on for the past four days.

Re: Getting my pool ready, raising pH first? Alright, so the 4lb of CYA I added in a sock is still dissolving in the skimmer (it's been about three days), so hopefully it will all be dissolved by tonight. Once it's all dissolved, at what point is it safe to turn off the pool pump for a little...

Re: Getting my pool ready, raising pH first? Makes sense. I will be away until Thursday, thus leaving my pool unattended for a couple of days. By the time I leave, pH and CYA will hopefully be at the appropriate range. I'm going to leave my pump running 24/hr a day. Should I add a gallon of...

Re: Getting my pool ready, raising pH first? Hmm, I just added less than 1 box of borax, when pool math called for 1 box to raise to 7.2, now pH is at 7.8? Will backwash and then add CYA tonight

Re: Getting my pool ready, raising pH first? Awesome thanks! So using pool math, when measuring pH to add and considering that I won't be adding baking soda right now, which TA level should I base the pH calculation to ("given TA of...")?

Re: Getting my pool ready, raising pH first? The water is a cloudy blue, can see the bottom of the shallow end, but not the deep end. I haven't added any bleach yet, but I did add some Borax this morning, but after this testing, seems like I'll need to add more. First test: Chlorine: 0 CYA...

Hi all, I am trying to get my pool cleaned up and ready, I am a first time pool owner. After using the pool store for a little bit, I've decided to go with the trouble free method. I am waiting for my TF-100, which should be delivered Tuesday, so right now I only have tests from an old...

Thanks everyone! On another note, if copper is in fact in my water, will my pool still be swimmable? Also, I live in Seattle where summers will be around high 70s - low 90s, can I expect the water to swimmable without using a pool heater? No I have not been following TFP methods. To correct...

Unfortunately threw away the bottle, but it was only a quart, could it really have changed my copper level from 0 to 2.1? I have my own test kit, but the pool store is also able to test for metals. What would you recommend for removing the metal in my water?

About a month ago, I went to my local pool store to get my water tested and to get some chemicals in order to slam my pool, which at the time was green and full of algae. At that time, my pH was over 8.6 and there was 0 copper or iron metal in my water. I left with powder shock and "lo n slo" pH...

Yup, just did that and it worked. Thanks for your help! - - - Updated - - - Thanks! Yes, the pressure gauge does go to 0 when I turn the pump off. However, the pressure gauge has been around 3-5 psi. I bought a new gauge but haven't been able to install it because the previous owner seems to...

Back washed last night and just now. Not sure if it's because water is cloudy but not seeing any water returning.

I just shocked a very green pool, but looking at it one end I do see some water returning, not sure how strong it should be.

While my pump is on and I'm looking at the pump basket, should it almost look empty / like there's no water because it's circulating water without any air? I recently had the pool running below the skimmer line, but I've since filled my pool and have had the pump on, but just wanted to make sure...

Thanks! This is the one I got at my local pool store: http://www.amazon.com/Horizon-Spa-and-Pool-Gauge-IPPG602-4B/dp/B004W4TC7W