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Sounds like a win, win, win. Thanks!

When the pool was first installed in 2004 a Hayward Power Flo LX 1.5hp was installed. It ran till 2015 so I replaced it with another Power Flo LX figuring 11 years of service was darn good. Well, the one we installed in April of 2015 is screaming to high heaven with what I am sure is a bad...

I don't plan on going anywhere. I know I still have lots to learn, it can't always be this easy. A friend of mine who has a very nice inground with awesome landscaping is in disbelief. His pool stays cloudy all summer long and is always chasing some issue, just like I was in years past. I've...

It has been three weeks since I started using a TF100 test kit and 4 weeks since I started reading this forum. I would have never thought in such a short time I would go from absolutely despising the pool to actually enjoying it some. Our weekly upkeep costs have plummeted dramatically. The...

I get the pH test but I tend to use the FAS / DPD test for chlorine. My CYA is 50 so I am keeping the chlorine at ~6 which is beyond the OTO chlorine test. Is there even a reason to use the OTO test for chlorine?

Thanks for the info on the CC. I'll let it ride a couple days and see if it comes down to 0 The water is nice and clear, thought I had mentioned that. HA! Small online world. Glad you like them. I know there is no way I would still own my 1025r with the stock springs.

Vinyl liner....and yes, CYA

After dealing with local pool stores for the past 12 years I had enough. At the beginning of the season I started using generic chemicals (bleach, muriatic acid, baking soda, etc). That worked just ok but I knew there should be more. Started reading here and ordered the TF100. Below are the...

Thanks for the warm welcome. Looking forward to learning to take care of the pool instead of letting the pool store direct. I am certain I will get better, cheaper, easier results. Hopefully the test kit will be here tomorrow and I can get started.

:D New here and am hoping to learn enough to make me hate pools just a little less. Based on all the recommendations my first step was to order a TF100 XL with a Speedstir, this was completed today. With this kit I should be able to know a little more about our water as compared to the $9 test...