What's one thing about pool maintenance that most people don't realize, but really should?

[Josh_Is_Me]

Here’s a question for you—what’s one thing about pool maintenance that most people don’t realize, but really should? Let’s all share and discuss!

 

[PoolStored]

The one thing that *MOST* people don't know about pool maintenance is that TFP is the best source for accurate pool care advice...

I take that back...the one thig that *MOST* people don't know about pool maintenance is that you should become a TFP supporter...TFP is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit supported by user donations. Support from our members keeps our site online and keeps all of our content free of advertisements. All of us "MODS/EXPERTS/GUIDES" are volunteers.

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[Sodium Chloride]

Pool maintenance can be expensive unless you're a die hard do it yourselfer

 

[kimkats]

@Sodium Chloride I don't think you need to be "a die hard do it yourselfer" to maintain your own pool. Once you get a good test kit and find a good source of chlorine (SWG or liquid chlorine) you are good to go. Yeah in the beginning you spend a few more minutes while you learn the tests and such. But once you do the tests a few times AND you learn your pool's needs it can take only minutes each week.

Kim

 

[JJ_Tex]

Your chlorine is too low.

Its not rain, pH, improper circulation, TA levels, moon phase, old water, old sand, and especially not what that Leslie's clerk told you... you are keeping your chlorine too low. That would solve 95% of the issues posted on here.

 

[Gambit80]

That it is sooo easy. Just have to do the research and really NOT overthink. Finding this website BEFORE I had a pool built was the greatest thing to happen. I am now helping other family members come around to the TFP methods as they comment on how clear my pool is and the lack of effort I have to put in to keep clean.

 

[Homebrewale]

Magnetic stirrer makes testing so much easier and more consistent.

 

[TinFoilHat]

Pay attention to what you put in your pool and it's reaction with your good test kit. Be one with the pool. And SWG for the win.

 

[JamesW]

Most people do not know that all of the different parts of a pool can be related by a single equation.

The values include all of the chemistry values, flow rates, temperature, equipment performance etc.

I believe that most people should use it, but no one seems interested or takes it seriously.

Below is the equation:

 

[ajw22]

Most people do not know that all of the different parts of a pool can be related by a single equation.

The values include all of the chemistry values, flow rates, temperature, equipment performance etc.

I believe that most people should use it, but no one seems interested or takes it seriously.

Below is the equation:

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You are using the incorrect Einstein constant in step 3.

Recheck your work.

 

[Mdragger88]

That’s it’s kinda like everything else in life-
Home/car maintenance, your health, your finances.
A little simple attention on a regular basis generally prevents a mountain of possibly more complicated & expensive work later.
Or As Benjamin Franklin says,
“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”.
Oh & that every package recommendation is probably lying to you
Actual Ingredients are what matters. Know what they will do before using them.

 

[JamesW]

You are using the incorrect Einstein constant in step 3.

Recheck your work.

Ok, fixed it, thanks for the help.

 

[gkw4815]

Every leaf on every tree in the vicinity will find its way into an uncovered pool during leaf drop season.

Seriously, I must be a slow learner...we bought our house in Spring 2021 and it came with a pool cover that I never bothered installing until a couple of weeks ago. During the worst weeks in November, December and January I was emptying the skimmers multiple times a day because so many leaves were getting into the pool.

Covering the pool has reduced my "off season" workload by 90% or more. I'm surprised that more folks with pools in neighborhoods with mature trees don't cover theirs (according to Google Maps, my next door neighbor and I are about the only residents of our village who cover our pools in the winter).

 

[hexabc]

Most people do not know that all of the different parts of a pool can be related by a single equation.

The values include all of the chemistry values, flow rates, temperature, equipment performance etc.

I believe that most people should use it, but no one seems interested or takes it seriously.

Below is the equation:

View attachment 619735

I ran your equation through AI and it coredumped

 

[JamesW]

I ran your equation through AI and it coredumped

This is an example of a Lagrangian density, a mathematical construct used in theoretical physics to describe the dynamics of a physical system. Specifically, the one in the image appears to describe a particle physics model, potentially an extension of the Standard Model (SM).

Breaking it down:​

1. What is a Lagrangian?
   • In physics, the Lagrangian is a function that summarizes the dynamics of a system. For field theory, the Lagrangian density, L\mathcal{L}L, is used, and the dynamics of particles, fields, and forces are derived from it.
   • Using the Euler-Lagrange equations, the equations of motion for fields and particles can be derived.
2. Structure in the Image:This Lagrangian appears to be written for a system with:
   • Gauge bosons: Terms involving Wμ±W^\pm_\muWμ±, Zμ0Z^0_\muZμ0, and AμA_\muAμ describe the gauge bosons associated with the weak and electromagnetic forces.
   • Higgs boson: Terms with HHH (and sometimes ϕ0\phi^0ϕ0, ϕ±\phi^\pmϕ±) describe the Higgs field, including its self-interactions and coupling to other particles.
   • Fermions: Terms like u†u^\daggeru†, d†d^\daggerd†, e†e^\daggere†, and ν†\nu^\daggerν† refer to quarks, leptons, and neutrinos, describing their masses and interactions with other fields.
   • Mass terms: Parameters like MMM, mum_umu, mdm_dmd, etc., represent mass terms for various particles.
   • Yukawa interactions: The interactions between the Higgs field and fermions are captured here, responsible for generating particle masses.
   • New fields or extensions: The terms involving X0X^0X0, X±X^\pmX±, and related quantities suggest an extension of the Standard Model, possibly introducing new particles or symmetries.
3. Key Physics Concepts Represented:
   • Electroweak symmetry: Describes the unification of the electromagnetic and weak forces.
   • Gauge invariance: Ensures that the theory respects the symmetries of the Standard Model (like SU(2)L×U(1)YSU(2)_L \times U(1)_YSU(2)L×U(1)Y).
   • Higgs mechanism: The Higgs field provides mass to other particles via spontaneous symmetry breaking.
   • Beyond Standard Model physics: If X0X^0X0 and X±X^\pmX± are not standard SM particles, this could include extra symmetries, dark matter candidates, or other exotic physics.
4. Why it's important:
   • A Lagrangian like this is the starting point for calculating measurable quantities in particle physics, such as cross-sections, decay rates, and scattering amplitudes. Physicists use it to predict how particles interact and compare these predictions to experiments.

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[JamesW]

Let me break down this Standard Model Lagrangian density systematically:

This is the mathematical formulation that describes all known fundamental particles and their interactions (except gravity). Let me divide it into its major components:

1. GAUGE BOSON KINETIC TERMS (First few lines):

• The terms with ∂_μ W_ν - ∂_ν W_μ represent the kinetic terms for the W± bosons
• Similar terms with Z_μ represent the Z boson kinetic terms
• The F^{abc} terms are the structure constants related to the SU(2) gauge group

1. HIGGS SECTOR (Middle section):

• Terms with H represent the Higgs field
• φ⁰ and φ± terms describe the Goldstone bosons
• Terms like (H² + (φ⁰)²) represent the Higgs potential
• The M² terms give mass to the gauge bosons through the Higgs mechanism

1. FERMION KINETIC TERMS (Later sections):

• Terms with γ matrices (γ^μ) represent fermion kinetics
• ν^λ terms represent neutrinos
• e^λ terms represent electrons
• The d and u terms represent down and up quarks respectively

1. YUKAWA COUPLINGS (Final sections):

• Terms coupling the Higgs field to fermions, giving them mass
• These include electron-Higgs, up quark-Higgs, and down quark-Higgs couplings

1. INTERACTION TERMS:

• g_s terms represent strong interactions (QCD)
• g terms represent weak interactions
• Mixed terms between gauge bosons and fermions represent various interactions

1. GAUGE FIXING TERMS (Last few lines):

• X and Y terms are gauge-fixing terms
• These make the quantum field theory calculations well-defined

Key physical aspects this Lagrangian describes:

1. Electroweak unification
2. Quantum Chromodynamics (strong force)
3. Mass generation through the Higgs mechanism
4. All fundamental particle interactions
5. Conservation laws and symmetries

The remarkable thing about this Lagrangian is that it successfully describes almost all observed particle physics phenomena with extraordinary precision. It's the culmination of decades of theoretical and experimental work, encapsulating our best understanding of particle physics in a single (albeit complex) mathematical expression.

Would you like me to elaborate on any particular aspect? For instance, I could:

• Break down specific interaction terms
• Explain the symmetry principles
• Discuss how specific particles get their masses
• Detail how it predicts specific particle interactions

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[JamesW]

I ran your equation through AI and it coredumped

You need to get smarter AI.

Maybe try claude.ai and not clod.ai.



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[RayLovesPorkKebab]

Magnetic stirrer makes testing so much easier and more consistent.

Wow, this is new to me. I've never heard of a magnetic stirrer before. Could you please explain in more detail how it works and how it helps with testing?

 

[Gambit80]

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