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Just sad the cooler weather is arriving ?

I just wanted to pop in and say I followed the TFP Method all summer and my pool has been crystal clear, great levels and just so much fun. Thanks again to this forum and those who helped me get started. I feel so bad for those who are not using this method. Not only because our water has been...

Re: No Electric & Adding Chemicals Thanks for the link!! That's what I assumed from the manual. Just wanted to make sure. Love the vacuuming tip! I'll def get my girls to do that before we vacuum.

Aren't we supposed to be adding chlorine daily? Just wondering after reading every 3-4 days. If it's supposed to be every 3-4 days, I need to tweak something and get on that plan. ?

No Electric & Adding Chemicals Just tested my CYA and I'm going to say it was 20 still. If I'm not supposed to see that black dot at all, def 20. If I pretend I can barely see it, 25. Ha!!! Getting my chlorine down. Let it hit 1.5 today, but getting better at keeping it above 2. So, other...

Re: No Electric & Adding Chemicals Thanks!! I'm getting the hang of it. Gotta say my water looks beautiful!!

Re: No Electric & Adding Chemicals Thanks Abigail. I changed my Target to 4 for FC. I just tested everything (including CYA, I figured I'd practice) FC: 1.5 CC: .5 TC: 2.0 pH: 7.8 CH: 150 TA: 120 CYA: 20 (I kept 30 in the pool math calculation since I am still waiting the week for...

No Electric & Adding Chemicals Whoo hoo!!! Just tested chlorine, which is normally zapped in three hours, and it was at 1. That's a success for me. I added bleach yesterday evening, so it made it through this hot sunny day. Just added three cups. Question, if I'm shooting for a chlorine level...

Re: No Electric & Adding Chemicals Yea, I'll just test Monday. Good plan.

Re: No Electric & Adding Chemicals I thought it takes a week to get an accurate reading?

Re: No Electric & Adding Chemicals Stump, that's exactly what I used. I guess how fast or slow it dissolves does not really matter?

Re: No Electric & Adding Chemicals Definitely not as boring as mine.

Re: No Electric & Adding Chemicals I just double checked and I did pour stabilizer in the measuring cup. Made me nervous for a sec. Well that went quicker then I expected. So, now I wait until Monday to test and hope I hit it right. I'm going to let the filter run through the night. Try out...

Re: No Electric & Adding Chemicals I think this is my last question about this boring sock. I put it out in front of the return and it's all ready half way gone, maybe more, like 2/3 gone. Is it supposed to go that quick?

Re: No Electric & Adding Chemicals Ha!!! Yep. I used a good sock too. Can't have it falling apart.

Re: No Electric & Adding Chemicals Ha ha!!! Yes, a boring white sock from the bottom of hubby's sock drawer. So, I should squeeze my boring sock each day? Test for CYA Friday maybe?

Re: No Electric & Adding Chemicals OK, if someone gets a chance and confirm real quick for me it would put me at ease. Just tested again at 7:00 pm. Chlorine gone again and at zero. Added 37 oz of bleach at the return. Now, I thought I'd shoot lower on the CYA so I don't over shoot...

Re: No Electric & Adding Chemicals Found it. It said Stabalizer/COnditioner. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Re: No Electric & Adding Chemicals QUICK HELP! At Walmart now. Does Stabalizer go by a different name? Can't find it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

No Electric & Adding Chemicals I saw Stabilizer at Walmart the other day. Should have grabbed some then. Oh well, I'm getting some this evening. I didn't look close enough to see if it was liquid or granular. I'm thinking since the pool sat over a week with no power, I should just let the...

Re: No Electric & Adding Chemicals Thanks bridgman! Wow, so put the cya in like a white tube style sock? It really is that literal huh? Ha. Yes, I can do that. The CYA IS the stablizer, right? So, I guess I'll see what I find tonight. Being so new, I don't think I trust myself with...

Re: No Electric & Adding Chemicals Pump and filter are running!!!! I think I am answering my own questions. Ha! Please confirm. I am thinking I'll just not mess with the dichlor. I am going to add some bleach now at the return (37 oz to get to 3 FC). I know it's going to still get eaten...

Re: No Electric & Adding Chemicals Pump and filter are running!!!!

Re: No Electric & Adding Chemicals I HAVE ELECTRIC!!! I can finally get my pump and filter running. :whoot: Here is the pool sample I just got: TC: 0 PH: 7.5 TA: 140 CH: 300 CYA: 0 Here was my include chemical package items: Ortex Algae Pool Shock (says it contains no Cyanuric Acid)...

Should I be using the dichlor for chlorine and have it raise CYA? Just tested. The chlorine is back at .5. Guess I'll add more bleach?? MermaidMama 18' Round x 52" Doughboy AGP Powerline XP Pump 1.5 HP Aquaview 20"Sand Filter 8200 gallons ~ TF-100 Test Kit

Jblizzle, I've been scared to add CYA since I have no electric and filter/return running. I've been swimming to disperse. Should I have? Too late now. MermaidMama 18' Round x 52" Doughboy AGP Powerline XP Pump 1.5 HP Aquaview 20"Sand Filter 8200 gallons ~ TF-100 Test Kit

Yes, I've been testing and did have TA set. I think with 0 CYA it's just eating up the chlorine. If you see above, I added and it's testing FC at 4 so I'm good now. Should I add a little more bleach before the picnic? Or just add it after? MermaidMama 18' Round x 52" Doughboy AGP...

I just added 15 oz pH reducer and 62 oz bleach. Three of us swam and made a whirl pool, lots of kicking for 45 minutes. pH test just said 7.5!!! Too good to be true? FC = 4 CC = 0 TC = 0 TA = 110 I can't wait till electric goes in tomorrow! (Fingers crossed) MermaidMama 18' Round x 52"...

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I added the pH Increaser exact amount it said. Mixed it in a big bucket and added it throughout the day yesterday, last being 9:00 at night. Swam at least 30 minutes every time to distribute. (We have no electric) Now my pH is at 8.2 and chlorine is back at zero. We are having a Fathers Day...