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I know PH and water temperature have a huge part on CSI along with TA. I finally did full test yesterday and realized the TA is 50. Playing with the calculator for the colder temps the water would have been aggressive when I dropped PH to 7.7. Even right now as temperatures fluctuate 7-8...

Hi, I am trying to recall but I don’t remember but is the plastic float valve suppose to have water in the bulb? For some reason I don’t remember this and I was adjusting it yesterday and noticed it.

I had my pool installed in august and every time I clean the robotic cleaner I get pebbles. I cleaned the filter after start up and had the drain plug full of pebbles which was expected. I cleaned my filter today for the second time and again I had a cup full of pebbles. What could be causing...

I have a clean and clear cartridge filter which was installed 08/23, I cleaned it once after start up. Today I’m cleaning it and looks like rust in the inside ring. What would cause this and should I notify Pentair?

It looks like pentair has two cleaning kits, the 520670, https://lesliespool.com/pentair-intellichlor-acid-washing-kit/620917.html And the 523103, https://lesliespool.com/acid-wash-cleaning-stand-pentair-ichlor/951013.html It looks like the 523103 is the newer version which is more of a stand...

Hi, I reviewed the recommendations on utility pumps, however I came across https://www.lowes.com/pd/Superior-Pump-Utility-1-HP-Stainless-Steel-Submersible-Utility-Pump/1000737636 The question I have is the recommend ones have a plastic suction cover like this...

As others here, I have a hard time determining between 7.8-8.0, today I used a white background and I feel it’s 7.8, I did an acid demand one drop which brought it to 7.6, according to pool math that’s 8.1 due to 13 oz of 31.45% being added according to the Taylor guide. One thing I learned...

Ace 1/2 HP 4080 gph Aluminum Vertical Float Switch AC Sump Pump is on sale for $29.99 Ace 1/2 HP 4080 gph Aluminum Vertical Float Switch AC Sump Pump - Ace Hardware Is this something good to have incase of a pump failure? I’ve read utility pumps are favorable over these but is this decent to...

I’ve had my swg up since Saturday and based on pool math I had it generating 1 ppm my typical loss, I did increase it yesterday when I lost 2.25 ppm. I still been adding LC daily to get it to 7.5 and I was hoping the swg would sustain my loss, but it’s not. I just checked it again and I’m down...

I’m trying to get my levels balanced as I’ll put my SWG in this weekend. I put my salt at 3500 ppm but it’s probably about 3,000 I will be increasing it once I get up and running. My PH is about 7.7 right now I am currently adding 3lbs of stabilizer to increase to 50 ppm, I know the...

There’s a million posts on this topic and still a variety of opinions. Sorry for starting another one =( I’m trying to figure out the best salt to buy to convert pool over. I am looking to purchase 400 lbs+ I do see this one posted frequently...

I am finally out of the startup phase. Questions on going forward, what should be my next steps to prepare for salt? I’m thinking should I put the swg in now or wait until next year since it will be getting cooler weather, thoughts? My ph has drifted up to 8 but I bring it down to 7.8, 7.7...

When I did my initial cya increase, I added 20 ppm liquid and then I did the other 10 with dry stabilize, however I am on day 28 and decided to clean my filter, I noticed about half the drain cap of the filter with the dry stabilizer from what it appears. It was full of rock, plaster and the dry...

Hello, I am probably posting in the incorrect thread, not sure which one would be better. I need help to get rid of surface debris, I can’t really tell what it is. Here is a picture from last night and this morning. Some areas look like oily but with debris. You can’t not see it unless...

I am going on week three of pool start up for new pebble finish. Wetedge wants the oh around 7.2-7.6 I keep it around 7.5-7.6, my TA has dropped due to the constant acid doses and is around 100 now versus 130-160 previously. If I bring it to 7.5 my lsi is slightly negative -.03-.05, What’s the...

I can not figure out why the concrete appears wet above my sheer descent. The wetness appears on the last two but really affecting the middle one. It appears to start to dry but next morning looks wet. When it’s on, it doesn’t appear to hit the concrete which makes it even more concerning. When...

Hello, I added liquid conditioner which consisted of about 20 ppm on day 4 of my start up, test confirmed at pool store on a few occasions. This weekend I added enough based on the dry stabilizer’s container and TFP for the extra 10 ppm. I did the sock method on Sunday and fully dissolved in...

I’ve tested CH several times and is one of the most difficult tests. I used the fading test where I added 5 drops r-0012 to begin. Here is some pictures, it’s hard to see, there was color particles floating around when stopped. After the test , it changed back to purple. Not sure if this is...

Hello, I was looking at wetedge’s startup guide, https://wetedgetechnologies.com/files/28_Start_Up_Instructions_07_16_1.pdf It’s stating to use orenda sc-1000 chelating agent. looking online there isn’t a place that I can find to get it in time. Amazon has it by a third party which should...

Hi, wanted to install a water softener for our hardness before our build. Further research I’ve found is high CH causes extra work in cleaning the SWG. I took a water sample from my house to have Leslie’s test it and it’s pretty much aligned with my CH test. With that being said, would I need a...

Hello, thank you for taking the time to assist. I am new to water chemistry and this is my first time doing testing. My dad is away at the moment and he told me to take care of the pool. I purchased a Taylor k-2006c test kit to utilize. I got it from a third party so hopefully it’s good? Based...

Hello, I’ve browsed TFP for a little bit and the more I read and learned the more I do not want to have a pool. I’ve read about the pool chemistry and that’s right over my head. There’s so many moving parts in building a pool and the more I dive in the confusion sets in and stresses me out...

Hi, i have browsed TFP for a bit to better understand the pool building process, unfortunately it hasn’t helped me. It has me even more confused than ever and stressed!! =( We’ve tossed the idea around a bit to building a pool had some people come out but decided to finally landscape the...