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Trouble free pools success stories
Posted on 9/1/22 at 12:19 pm
Posted on 9/1/22 at 12:19 pm
For those who use this method, how do you like it? What are the pros and cons you've noticed?
I'm getting tired of constantly bringing samples to the store, getting upsold on expensive chemicals, and still having weekly algae blooms. Thinking about switching over.
I'm getting tired of constantly bringing samples to the store, getting upsold on expensive chemicals, and still having weekly algae blooms. Thinking about switching over.
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Posted on 9/1/22 at 12:31 pm to indytiger
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For those who use this method, how do you like it? What are the pros and cons you've noticed?
It's easy and my water is always crystal clear. There's not much to it though. Be mindful of CYA and keep free chlorine at appropriate level. Keep some tabs on hand for vacations or raising CYA when needed.
Posted on 9/1/22 at 12:32 pm to indytiger
I have a Salt Water pool and it's a great resource, pool is sparkling clean. You will still have to get your water tested, initially, and invest in a good test kit to compare the results from the store test to what your reading are. Once you get the hang of it, you'll be good to go.
Posted on 9/1/22 at 12:40 pm to indytiger
Easy peasy
Posted on 9/1/22 at 1:06 pm to indytiger
I read a little on TFP. Haven’t in a couple years, though. All I really took away was the importance of testing yourself. This was certainly eye opening. Now I could not imagine owning a pool and having to get others to test the water for me.
When I was having frequent algae blooms, it was because I was not keeping up with my salt, chlorine. This sometimes just means that CYA is low, though. CYA management has probably been the biggest impact for me.
When I was having frequent algae blooms, it was because I was not keeping up with my salt, chlorine. This sometimes just means that CYA is low, though. CYA management has probably been the biggest impact for me.
This post was edited on 9/1/22 at 1:37 pm
Posted on 9/1/22 at 1:21 pm to indytiger
Where do you bring it? I bring mine to Russell Pools on Airline and although I’ve bought some stuff from them just because it was easier, they have never tried to sell me a bunch of things.
Posted on 9/1/22 at 3:23 pm to indytiger
I’ve had salt water pool for two years and never once bought a sample to get tested. I only test ph and cl, water is alway clear.
I only put salt, bleach, and acid in on occasion. Spent $80-$100 on that this year
Even after IDA had it looking like a swamp, cleared up in 2-3 days after I got power back.
I only put salt, bleach, and acid in on occasion. Spent $80-$100 on that this year
Even after IDA had it looking like a swamp, cleared up in 2-3 days after I got power back.
This post was edited on 9/1/22 at 3:25 pm
Posted on 9/1/22 at 3:41 pm to indytiger
Salt water pool. I test the PH regularly and almost always need to add acid. I test the chlorine periodically and it is almost always in a good range. I try to test the other stuff about once a month. (CYA, Total Alkalinity, calcium hardness)
I'm about a year and a half in and water is always clear and clean. Never once have I brought a test vial to a store. Just a taylor kit and 5 minutes a week max.
I'm about a year and a half in and water is always clear and clean. Never once have I brought a test vial to a store. Just a taylor kit and 5 minutes a week max.
Posted on 9/2/22 at 12:28 pm to indytiger
I learned a lot from TFP and used to use bleach for the chlorine, but now that bleach is sky-high, I use tablets for the convenience factor. I have a chlorinator that I can put 6 or 7 in and not have to worry about it for 3 weeks or more.
I test once a week with the strips and haven't added anything but tablets for 2 months.
I test once a week with the strips and haven't added anything but tablets for 2 months.
Posted on 9/3/22 at 6:12 pm to indytiger
I've had a saltwater pool for say about last 10 years. I use the Clorox pool app on my phone. You can test your water and call them for advise ( I like calling ). Water always been good to go!
Posted on 9/3/22 at 7:34 pm to indytiger
Copper or rare earth is the way to go....
Posted on 9/4/22 at 11:26 pm to indytiger
Maintaining your water is easy to do. Get a good test kit.
Posted on 9/5/22 at 11:13 am to indytiger
I would not make the change to salt. We had the algae blooms most of the summer and could not figure it out until a couple weeks ago. We were testing PH and Chlorine weekly but not alkalinity. When tested it it was really low, added 10 pounds of soda ash and also put sprinkled some yellow out in the yellow areas and it was all gone in 10 minutes.
Now back to just monitoring ph and chlorine. Only use liquid chlorine.
Now back to just monitoring ph and chlorine. Only use liquid chlorine.
Posted on 9/7/22 at 8:02 am to indytiger
TFP since day 1 and I have never had an algae bloom in 3 years. Always crystal clear, no stains on my white pebble plaster. Buy a Taylor test kit and take control of the process.
Posted on 9/8/22 at 5:39 pm to indytiger
I slam at beginning of season and use the strips to maintain for rest of the season(specifically AquaChek 7-in-1, really is the best brand of strips don’t cheap out).
I used to use the professional Taylor kit, but it really is not necessary IMO once you get a feel for it.
I also use borate in my pool, and highly, highly recommend using them.
If you’re gonna DIY it then trouble-free is great.
I used to use the professional Taylor kit, but it really is not necessary IMO once you get a feel for it.
I also use borate in my pool, and highly, highly recommend using them.
If you’re gonna DIY it then trouble-free is great.
Posted on 9/8/22 at 5:57 pm to indytiger
that is how we ran our pool. The trouble free method is easy, the mistake was having a pool on a heavily treed lot. If I ever did a pool again it would have to have a HUGE no tree zone around it.
Posted on 9/17/22 at 2:58 pm to indytiger
where do y'all buy your pool chemicals?
up until last week i've been bringing samples to the pool store that built my pool and buying chemicals there. obviously i was spending a bunch of money, way more than needed.
for example a 27 lb bag of bioguard mineral springs beginnings is 40 bucks and a 40lb bag of mortons swimming pool salt from lowes is 10 bucks.
what about the other chemicals needed?
up until last week i've been bringing samples to the pool store that built my pool and buying chemicals there. obviously i was spending a bunch of money, way more than needed.
for example a 27 lb bag of bioguard mineral springs beginnings is 40 bucks and a 40lb bag of mortons swimming pool salt from lowes is 10 bucks.
what about the other chemicals needed?
Posted on 9/18/22 at 8:55 am to indytiger
I spend a couple hundred bucks on chemicals each year. Bleach, cya, borax, and muriatic acid. Salt water and you never smell chlorine. How much did you spend this year?
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