I haven't had to add any chemicals yet this year. I'm sure will tomorrow when I check it. Previous owner was using 3in chlorine tabs last year(I was planning on using what he left).Because the swg is out and maybe the board to. I've been reading up on a tfp recommended way. I was gonna make a post about it tomorrow when I do my testing and get some advice on that.
This reply says a lot for us. While a larger filter will provide some ease in recurring maintenance, please remember that no type/size of filter will resolve potential problems with chemistry. Also remember that algae isn't always visible (at first). I'm surprised to hear you have no algae and haven't added any chemicals this year. Perhaps the chlorine tabs are holding algae off for now. But they are also increasing stabilizers (CYA) at the same time. I would recommend using just regular (plain) bleach to maintain your FC level.
You mentioned testing soon. Can you confirm which test kit you have? Hopefully you already have a TF-100 or Taylor K-2006C test kit. I love the TF-100 (link below in my sig), but either of those are highly recommended here at TFP. Before TFP and my TF-100, I was cleaning my C1200 filter almost everyday. No kidding. It was always green and collecting all kinds of organic material, much that I didn't see in the water. Now that my pool is chemically balanced with a TF-100, I can go a month or more without rinsing-off the filter. When I do, it's brown/grey in color with just dirt and some small bugs that made it past my skimmer sock.
Don't get me wrong, a larger cartridge or sand filter may still be a great move for you. But TFP is all about proper water care which makes pool life much easier on you and usually saves you money. So before you invest in a new filter for about $300-$500, please make sure you are testing your own water with a TF-100. Ensure your water is balanced according to the TFP Recommended Levels (link below) and use a skimmer sock at the poolside skimmer. You might be surprised at the improvements you see based on those changes. Then, if cleaning intervals are still too frequent for you with the C1200, upgrade to a 4-cartridge or sand filter like Woody noted above.
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