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With over 400,000 members, TFP is the largest and most influential pool spa website on the Internet The reason is simple: TFPC (Trouble Free Pool Care) is a methodology, not a product that you must purchase It is being practiced by thousands of pool owners just like you We are a registered 501(c)3 non-profit that is funded by user donations
- PoolMath - Trouble Free Pool
Discover the pool calculator behind the perfect pool, PoolMath Dealing with pools has allowed TFP to become the original authors of the best calculator on the net To help you better understand the calculator and keep your water clean and clear, you should also view the following: ABC's of Pool Water Chemistry
- Managing pH and Total Alkalinity - Trouble Free Pool
The Alkalinity of pool water is lowered using Acid Adding Muriatic acid is the best way to reduce your TA because alternative acids add other chemicals to your pool or negatively impact you or your pool Dry acid should not be used in plaster pools or pools with a SWG Adding acid lowers your TA, but it also lowers your pH
- CYA - Further Reading - Trouble Free Pool
An outdoor pool under a cage or cover does not need as much CYA as an outdoor pool in full sun What are the Correct CYA Levels for an Indoor Pool or Spa? CYA is not required in an indoor pool or spa It does two things: it buffers the harshness of chlorine and protects the Free Chlorine from the sun's UV rays Bathers can benefit from CYA
- CYA Chlorine Relationship - Further Reading - Trouble Free Pool
In fact, a pool with a 2 5:1 CYA:FC concentration has only 1 5th the active chlorine (HOCl) compared to a pool within the CDC's guidance for safe and ideal levels So a pool at SLAM level has only 1 5th the active chlorine (HOCl) as a pool that is within CDC guidance for safe and ideal More chlorine can be less harsh, one of the most difficult
- Copper in Pool Water - Further Reading | Trouble Free Pool
Problem corrected Drained the pool, performed an acid wash, and refilled it with copper-free water How to Test for Copper In Pool Water Taylor Technologies has the K-1264 test kit for copper and iron It is expensive if you are going to use it one time Find a pool store that can do a "total copper" test, not just a "free copper" test
- SLAM - Shock Level and Maintain - Trouble Free Pool
With over 400,000 members, TFP is the largest and most influential pool spa website on the Internet The reason is simple: TFPC (Trouble Free Pool Care) is a methodology, not a product that you must purchase It is being practiced by thousands of pool owners just like you We are a registered 501(c)3 non-profit that is funded by user donations
- Opening your pool- An easy to follow guide - Trouble Free Pool
Using the Pool Math program, determine the correct amounts of chlorine, CYA, acid or other chemicals needed and dose as instructed You can find more details on proper chemistry levels for your pool in our ABC’s of Pool Water Guide Lastly, many pool owners may open to green water and will need to “SLAM” the pool This involves adding
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