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Several years ago I took over the maintenance of my in-laws pool as they too were getting up there in age and maintaining it was growing increasingly difficult. While some of the maintenance I’ve been doing aligns with TFP other parts doesn’t.….so take the advice I give knowing the advice is...

What’s the calcium level in their fill water? There’s several items it appears that mirror my situation and I’ll gladly give some of my methods.

@RookiePick May I ask two really quick favors from you? First, can you send an email to [email protected]? Just drop any text into the chat and I’ll know what’s up. I’d mainly prefer chatting in private so any personal details like emails aren’t shared in the public. Second, can...

Just backwashing is fine for most the conversion. Once completed it’ll be a good idea to give a good soak, but for now a backwash is perfect.

Odds say you’ll be low on Baquacil as fresh water from the Winter likely has diluted most. If it were I and I had the pool size you do I’d pass on the Drain/refill. Now had you owned a smaller pool the answer maybe different. Rather than stocking up on chlorine I’d put my focus on locating a...

Seeing how you’re in New York I’m guessing there’s been no Baquacil added since last fall, is this assumption correct? Main reason I ask……. Because of the price of liquid chlorine right now it’s sometimes cheaper to just preform a water exchange. You’re kinda on the larger end of pools…..but...

May I ask how large is your pool?

Can you email us at [email protected] and include your Google email address? I’ll get things merged but can’t just yet as I don’t see your Gmail address to access the account.

May I ask how the pool looked before adding phosphate remover? Did the water change almost right away?

How often May I ask do you need to add acid to lower your pH?

Have you added anything besides peroxide to the water in the past? Anything else that may resemble Baquacil?

Can you drop me an email at [email protected]? I’ll get things merged but I’ve got a few questions and I doubt you’ll wanna share your email address in the public 👍 Lee

First and foremost, Welcome! May I ask a few quick questions, How many cells have failed over what period of time? What all have you tried that they suggest? How large is your cell?

May I ask, what exactly is your calcium level currently?

Keep in mind also that even Taylor admits their kit maxes out at 100 for the CYA so there’s a good chance your 110ppm is even higher. I agree with @ajw22 drain it.

So let’s recap since I’m lazy and didn’t read everything. 😂 Are these all true? Your pool is stubborn and won’t clear up There’s been a ton of stuff dumped in Water there is expensive You’ve already replaced a lot of water You’ve ordered a TF-100 kit arriving Friday Does this look right?

That’s actually great news!

I couldn’t remember for sure what Baquacil called their sanitizer line verses what they called their algaecides. If in fact there has been phmb used in the pool it’s possible that’s the root cause of the weird colors. Regardless, the more I contemplated things the more my gut screams, From the...

This last one concerns me but I can’t remember for sure what it is. I think it’s a polyquat, which is good, but can’t remember for sure. Do you have a bottle by any chance? Either way the end answer is the same, CHLORINE……and lots of it! That said, how expensive is water in your area?

Right here a TFP! Ask away and we’ll be glad to help you!

Have you by any chance preformed an to date? Even though you’re using a cover I personally would suspect this test will give you a clear picture what’s going on.

May I ask we slow down a bit here as I worry we’re starting overload the OP. Let’s give them an opportunity to post and give us an update

First and foremost……WELCOME TO TFP! Not a great first impression now is it. 🤦🏼‍♂️ I’ve already sent a text to the owner of TfTestkits about the issue and am gonna see what’s up. Hold tight. 👍

I’m gonna assume he’s around Houston. Looking at the weather it appears temps will be back around 75° in a day or two. If it were I I’d first cover the pad in a tarp and add a heat lamp. This will protect the vital parts and keep things out of the elements. Underground pipes are a pain to freeze...

Dirk, Are you able to talk him through draining his pad? It sounds like he’s maybe in a jab and a partial winterization may help.

https://www.troublefreepool.com/wiki/index.php?title=Pool_Test_Kits This article discusses many of the common kits we see, including some digital ones.

We’ve seen multiple times in the past unrealistic results from major chains that have caused many to totally disregard them. As you take control over your own pool I would highly suggest investing a few bucks into your own quality kit. $70 can really help you maintain the investment that cost...

First and foremost, WELCOME TO TFP! To start I must ask, where did these results come from as I’m slightly skeptical of some of them. Next, metal will not be corroded by low calcium levels so no worries there however your plaster can be damaged if you let the calcium stay low. You mentioned...

Sending you a PM now to assist. 👍

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