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Any comment on Q4? I have read that people say avoid Clorox. Not sure what products! TIA

That's a good point. Thanks.

A few questions about the SLAM process 1) The water is very clear and I have no signs of algae in the pool. In the spa however, I can see a bit green (prob 2 in x 2 in) at 2 corners of the walls. Do I still need to do the SLAM? 2) Should I start with clean filters? Again, the water is not...

Thanks. I will. I forgot to add CL one day. Regarding CYA: can't I keep the CYA at 30 or 40 instead of 50? And why the CYA of 20 is not recommended? Also, what is the best way to increase the CYA? Regarding pH: I tested the pH last week or so with another test kit and it was 8.0 and I added MA...

I added 1 gal bleach 10% (~5 ppm) on 19th-evening and here is the test result from 21st-morning: CL = 0 ( I added one gal after the test) pH = 8.2 CH = 500 (it seems high for 2 months old water) TA = 230 CYA = 20 (I could still see the black dot at 20, not clear though. Then I continued...

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Download the poolmath app, it calculates what you need. Please be aware, the amount you need depends on your CYA level too. PS: How did you get 360 in 15,360 gallons?

Thanks. My Walmart carries 1-gal ones (dated 2017) and 2-pack boxes (dated 2016). Which Walmart do you buy from?

This might help :)

Where do you guys get liquid chlorine in Las Vegas? Based on my research, lowes has the lowest price: Lowes: 10% - $7.48 for 2 gal or $0.292/oz Home Depot: 10% - $8.98 for 2 gal or $0.351/oz 10% - $8.08/e for 4+ box--> $32.32 for 8 gal or $0.316/oz Fresh Pool Supply: 10% - $9.99 for 2 gal...

I just want to thank mguzzy, magiteck, mknauss (why all start with an M?), Yev, and CRAD_oz for replying to this thread. The amount of information you guys share here is crazy and I appreciate it a lot. I learned so much in the last 48 hours when I started asking these questions. I should also...

Thanks, CRAD_oz. The label has been peeled off. It's prob a Hayward since the pump, pressure gauge, and heater are also Hayward. Any other way to find out?

Does anyone know what kind of filter this is? There are 4 Pleatco Pure cartridges inside and they are not very tall.

Anyone in Las Vegas, NV know where to get cheap CL? The lowest I could find is at Lowes for $7.48, a box of 2 gallons 10%. TIA

Thank you both for helping me out. I dont have a SWG. Can I chlorinate in the evenings but run the pump in the mornings? Or should pump run after chlorinating? I am going to order TF-100. As for stirrer, does this work? www.amazon.com/dp/B072K24X5P

Is liquid chlorine economical? It seems I need at least 12 gallons per month if not more. When is the best time to add liquid chlorine, in the morning or in the evening? Yes, water is already hard here. And I read here about the point you made about Cal Hypo that increases the calcium. We dont...

Yes, I have Muriatic acid for pH. So only this and liquid chlorine?? :love: Yes, I have noticed the pool stores just want to sell their products and the tests are not consistent. I have two Leslie's stores in the nearby intersection and I tested the water at both locations and the results are...

Thank mguzzy for your response. I replied above about the kit I have now. It seems I need a new kit as you recommended. Just a quick question about 5ppm that you suggested, so if the FC is zero now, I need to add whatever the app says to bring it to 5ppm, if it is 1, I need to bring it to 6...

Hi and thanks for your response. I have Poolmaster 5-Way Water Test Kit, it tests for Chlorine, Bromine, pH, Acid Demand, and Total Alkalinity. I bought it before knowing about TFP. Is that enough for giving advice? If not, I can test the water in the local pool store in the morning and update...

Hi, this is my first post so please bear with me. I have recently moved to a house with a pool and I wanted to learn how to maintain the pool. I had been reading, researching, and watching YouTubes to learn the tricks until one day, I read about the TFP by chance in another forum while people...