Recent content by Dieffenbach

I wanted to follow up on this comment. Our pool is officially open for the season and I couldn’t agree more about vacuuming while in the pool with a snorkel mask. Loads of fun and way more efficient. Thanks for even mentioning it!

Thank you @Jimrahbe! A character flaw of mine is that all too often I allow perfect to be the enemy of good. I agree that the pool can perform without a functioning main drain; as you so kindly pointed out it’s been operating that way for quite some time now without any obvious problems. I’m...

Correct, just two. I’ve attached a photo for reference. Nope (not that I can tell). Nope. Correct, just one. I’ve attached a photo for reference (don’t judge 😔). I’ve had to replace a lot of missing elements since I’ve moved in, it wouldn’t surprise me if I should have some movable flap or...

Good afternoon TFP, Apologies in advance if this has been asked previously, but my search did not yield exactly what I was looking for. To preface my question: I’m a new pool owner (with an old pool). I don’t have a dedicated suction pipe and had been relying on a Vac Mate in my skimmer basket...

Newdude, I appreciate your feedback and I completely agree. I was excited to see the pool respond so predictably. Now that my CYA has increased, I will increase my FC towards the high end of target range.

Brief update. After NaOCl and CA additions yesterday evening, I retested FC and CYA this afternoon. FC @ 3ppm and CYA ~30. This is consistent with what Pool Math predicted based on my additions (it works 🤣). Plan moving forward is to retest pH and TA tomorrow, add MA as recommended by Pool...

Thank you Mknauss! I’ll plan to add the NaOCl and CA this evening and retest tomorrow afternoon. Appreciate your help.

Good afternoon TFP, Good news. I just received my new TF-Pro test kit and it’s glorious. Bad news. Pool chemistry not ideal. Just completed my first round of results (not sure if they’ve uploaded to my signature). FC: Did not register pink with addition of R-0870. I added a second scoop...

Good morning TFP! New pool owner here (plaster pool isn’t new 😂). Recently drained and acid washed; came here to learn how to better care for our investment. I’ve already consumed hours of information; thank you to everyone who so generously share their expertise and experience. I’ve ordered a...