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So you went from 180 to 40? Good job! You must have replaced quite a bit of water with your in one end and out the other method.

moore - CYA is 40?

Thank you for the update. Hearing solutions from the field is what make us stronger and smarter. :)

I'll bet you $100 it was just a cut and paste. I noticed that online, all the Great value bleaches have the same text.

I'll check at my local Walmart, but it wouldn't surprise me to find out that it's all the same product and they are just putting different labels on it to make us think it's different in some way.

A photo or two might help a bit. Maybe before and after brushing.

Often, green dust turns out to be pollen or other debris. Have you tried an overnight chlorine loss test?

The Walmart 'cleaning bleach' is plain still. only 6% but also only $1.77 at my local stores.

You sir, are my kind of people.

Stone76 - From all my reading, it's mostly the Texas area builders that are against SWGs. It's because of the soft local stone they use for the decking. As far as any other issues they may talk about, those are almost always due to non TFPC balancing of pH and other levels.

I've a thought. Why not think bout the wife doing the testing. It's really fun and really makes you feel great to know that YOU are in control. It's kind of amazing how it makes you feel. Automation is out there and it can do pretty much everything. Unfortunately, all electronic systems...

I just saw that one about 15 mins ago! I totally agree. He needs to make a million selling those things!!!

:( I can't see the video!

Another option might be a dome. We have a few members that have air driven domes over their pools and that makes them usable even in winter is places like Michigan

What has been added to the pool since you filled it? If nothing has been added, then you wouldn't have a CYA reading. That needs to be added since it isn't in new water. I guess the question is. "What did the setup guy do to 'get you going'"?

There is a pond guy on the internet that I follow. Wrighty is his name. He made one for cleaning his pond. I bet that would work. There are also retail ones available to purchase. They are called pond vacs.

Just a note: No matter what type of powdered chlorine you use, you are adding stuff your pool that doesn't go away on its' own. Cal -hypo adds calcium and standard pucks add CYA To effectively SLAM you are going to have to get some form of liquid chlorine. The amount of chlorine that is...

Texas - The chloromatic is a SWCG. So no worries about rising CYA. :thumleft:

90% of the time it's just a little tap with a screw driver. Can you post some pics?

Could be a stuck clutch. It's the part with the spring and weights. When the motor is off, this clutch connects the capacitor into the motor circuit. As the motor picks up speed, it opens up the circuit to the capacitor, taking it out of the circuit. If it is stuck in the open position, the...

I was wondering the same thing. I 'assumed' that they just mislabeled the pics.

Any chance it came from the pool?

NO more 1:00AM posting for you!!! It was pretty funny though...

Maybe a chlorine tablet gently rubbed over the area? Just to speed things along...

I love it! I did wonder about the center pole on the liner. Sounds like you have that covered. Just as an extra precaution you might want to consider a small patch of liner material between the cap and the actual liner.

Also, there are a few that have adapted TFPC methods to a business model. It's probably not very profitable, but some folks like to be active and enjoy the company of others.

To answer your original question: A Good test kit from TFTestkits.net A liquid source of chlorine (Home Depot or Lowes) Stabilizer (CYA) (Home Depot or Lowes) Muratic Acid (Home Depot or Lowes) Please don't go to Leslie's. They will just try to sell you stuff you don't need and create...

A few things to ask.. What kind of cover are you using? What is the temperature of the water? - - - Updated - - - Also, how often do you test after closing? Until the water gets hard, it's not a bad idea to test and maybe add a bit of chlorine, if you can move it around with a broom or brush.

My HOA, when we had one, tried that with my addition. Turns out they were overstepping their boundaries. They are only allowed to regulate the areas that can be seen from the road/sidewalk in front of your house. In my case, none of my additions were visible from the front of my house. You...

Re: Walmart "Pool Essentials 10% Chlorinating Liquid" - Anyone else not able to find It's 6%