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@ajw22 I'm still amazed by how inaccurate pool store tests are. I'm relieved, though, that we weren't at fault by letting that guy adjust our pump times and speeds. I'm moving forward with these results and TFP guidance. :)

@mknauss That helps me to understand a little better. I'm used to social media apps which are quite different. I read through the forum rules before posting for the first time and think it would be helpful if there were some basic descriptions/instructions for what's expected. Thank you for...

@ajw22 Thank you. I’m trying. I’ve retested multiple times to be sure I’m doing it correctly. I’m trying to learn as much as I can as quickly as I can.

@mknauss Thanks for the response. I just felt foolish because two new posts were added to this thread. I was referring to the “just getting started” forum. How am I ever supposed to start a new thread? Do I always come back to this one? I’m really at a loss for why this is happening to our pool...

@ajw22 The previous tests were from the pool store. :( Do you know why my post was merged to this thread? I’m new at the forum and feel that this was a different question. My questions are always going to relate to my readings and current situation. Why can’t I post in the newbie forum? Thank...

I’m brand new to TFP and pool care in general. I posted yesterday and received some helpful advice BUT now we realize we need to drain our pool/exchange the water. I’m learning about the best ways to do this (and am very unhappy about it) but in the meantime I have some questions. A little...

@mknauss Sorry for the previous misspell. I just rechecked Pool Math and we actually need to replace 95% of the water based on the probable CH of the fill water. :0 What do you think about doing reverse osmosis? We were thinking of doing that this winter anyway because the Pool water has never...

@mcnauss Thank you for that detailed explanation! I’m sure I’ll be back with more questions soon. ~GG

@mknauss To clarify, by skimmer you mean the skimmer basket where the leaves collect? If so, ours is by the deep end. We have several large steps/seats in our shallow end. So, put the bucket where the top is out of the water with the hose in the bucket and the water runs over and into the...

@mknauss I’m new to using a forum so pardon me if I’m not responding to comments properly. I’m learning. I will research “low volume sump pumps”. Might you have a recommendation? I’ll also search the forum for that info. Is there possibly a video that explains “adding water in the shallow...

mknauss Are there different sizes mknauss Okay. Thank you. I’m reading through your response of how to do the exchange and have so many questions I haven’t even been able to organize them yet.

PoolGate What term would I use to Google tarp exchanging pool water? Is that literally what I would look for? This is all so foreign to me.

Thank you for the response and for merging the threads. I was trying to figure out how to ask someone to do that but couldn't figure it out. I had hoped to have the threads moved to the "newbie" thread. I appreciate all the responses but am a little overwhelmed at the moment. I'll slowly read...

I’m a complete newbie at all of this and am grateful to have found TFP right away to guide me. We bought our house/pool on 6/27 and, although the numbers (Leslie’s) looked good at the time I’m making adjustments to their (previous owners & Leslie’s) instructions to follow the TFP method. Using...

Thanks for the update. I was just about to ask for clarification on that. ? I read, I believe on TFP because that’s all I read, that it’s not good for the pool to drain (especially 50%) while the temp is so high. Is this not the case? What does it mean to “test your fill water”? You mean...

This is my first post and first pool. I’ve been following TFP for a few weeks and scouring the forum for info. I’ve already learned so much! I recently received my new kit (TF-100) and am determined to care for my own pool. Levels from 8am today (8/10): FC 5.5 TA 155 pH 7.4 Levels from 7pm...