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Don't worry, it will all fall into place. Simply listen to the moderators, study up on the TFP method, read pool school and watch as everything comes back to center..

I have a simple above ground pool, 12 x 24. But pool care is pool care, 8500 gallons or 20,000 gallons. If you want clear/clean/sanitized pool water that is safe and you can enjoy the entire season, then TFP can do that for you. One of the moderators replied to a post of mine when I first...

I'm a civilian employee of a SoCal police department and work primarily as an upholsterer. However, part of my duties include cutting the vinyl letters, decals and numbers that are placed on police vehicles to identify them from the air. We print or cut various vinyl decals and signs as well. If...

Richard...I'm sure you've been by there. I will try the pool store on Barranca. Back in the day, my dad used to go to a pool store in that location. Borjis....yep, nothing like being slapped in the face with the smell of chemicals late in the day. Thanks to all who took the time to respond...

Against my better judgment I stopped by the local pool store. It was late, didn't want to travel cross town to Walmart. It was an odd place. All the glass windows that faced the street were painted bright blue, so no natural light could enter. When I walked in, half the lights were turned off...

I'm a newbie as well, with a small above ground pool. At first the advice from the membership seemed overwhelming and too simple at the same time. Liquid chlorine, acid, baking soda and limited use of cya. But I bought the recommended test kit, followed the plan religiously, tested daily, asked...

MissKatherineA: Do not worry. I'm a newbie who started asking questions and setting up a pool this past July. The help and advice given here has been amazing. Everyone is more than willing to share all their knowledge and experience so we can really enjoy our pools. You will see in the answers...

Numbers still all pretty consistent. As of tonight at 6:00 PM PST: FC: 3.5 (10% Liquid chlorine) PH: 7.7 TA: 150 CYA: <30 Crystal Clear I've been adding between 22 & 33 oz chlorine each night to maintain a FC of 3.0 to 3.5 by 6:00 pm every night. Added two pounds stabilizer first week on...

Crystal Clear...

Just finished filling my pool about 5:00 PM PST and have my first test results with Taylor K-2006. How do I proceede.:confused: FC- 2 ppm ( after this reading I added 24 oz 10% based on how I ubderstood the Taylor Tables..OK?) PH- 8 ppm ALK- 140 ppm CH- 170 ppm CYA- No reading (could not hide...

Looking at a pool store site for chemicals...Holy Moly there are's a lot of product out there :crazy:. The TFP way seems easier to understand...I'm new to the terminology, so, may I ask :confused:, is Stabilizer CYA? (From the WalMart website)

Yep. Just purchased a Taylor K-2006. Testing the water source, city water, tonight to determine a base line. May post results and ask for help with initial treatment. Ground is level and ready for Setup and Filling which commences on Friday. My wife is very excited.....Thanks

I think I'll upgrade to th 1 HP so I don't have to be concerned about the distance. I really appreciate the input. I've been visiting TFP for about two months. I can't believe the amount of information and verifiable advice that comes from all of you. I should be up and running in about 2 weeks...

About 25 feet.....I can always sell the 1/2 HP and upgrade. It's still in the box...Thanks for the help..

I have questions about the distance a Pump/Filter combination can be placed from the pool. Just purchased an Intex 12 x 24 Ultra Frame Pool and Filter as a set. The listed GPH of the pump was 2100, but when it arrived I came to understand that the System GPH was only 1600. The pump is 1/2 HP...