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PoolMath - Trouble Free Pool PoolMath 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 FC/CYA Chart Recommended Pool Chemicals Recommended Levels For a more ...

Replacing pool light fixture/niche - Trouble Free Pool I've been replacing the lights in my pool, taking out the old incandescent bulbs and adding LEDs. I have 3 lights total, 2 in pool and one in attached spa. I replaced the 2 pool lights and they work fine, but when I went to replace the spa light I notice the fixture itself was full of water. The...

Above Ground Pools - Trouble Free Pool Special issues with operating and maintaining both permanent and seasonal above ground pools.

Calcium Hypochlorite - Further Reading | Trouble Free Pool Calcium Hypochlorite (Cal-Hypo) is a granular form of chlorine that adds both chlorine and calcium to your pool. For every one part per million Free Chlorine that is added using Cal-Hypo another 0.71 parts per million of Calcium is also added to the water.

Water Testing Instructions - Further Reading - Trouble Free Pool Water Testing Instructions For kits using Taylor reagents, e.g. K-2006 or TF100, based on posts to TroubleFreePool.com. [1]

Expansion Joints and Coping - Further Reading - Trouble Free Pool What are Pool Expansion Joints? Expansion joints – more appropriately called isolation joints – are essential to constructing a structurally sound pool and deck. Concrete (and similar decking options) expand and contract with temperature changes, making an expansion joint necessary to prevent the deck from applying pressure on the pool shell.

Simple Scoop by Pool Day - Trouble Free Pool Simple Scoop by Pool Day is a community discussion on pool maintenance, tips, and experiences for trouble-free pool ownership.

Gravel Around Pools - Further Reading | Trouble Free Pool Gravel for Drainage Around a Pool If a concrete pool, put perforated rigid pipe around the base and backfill with clean gravel, then drop to a 10" sump pit and pipe it underground.

Ascorbic Acid Treatment - Further Reading | Trouble Free Pool Tips When Doing an Ascorbic Acid Treatment for Pool Stains Putting the filter on RECIRCULATE or removing the filter cartridges helps avoid the slight chance of coating your filter media with metals, which might force you to replace your filter media.

Free Chlorine - Further Reading - Trouble Free Pool How Important is Free Chlorine in Pool Water? Maintaining an appropriate FC level is the most important part of keeping your water clear and sanitary. Free chlorine is the primary sanitizer for pool water and one must maintain a proper residual concentration of chlorine in water at all times (it gets used up and must be replenished constantly).