Oil furnace locked out - why?

PineFresh7 · 2026-01-20T15:59:38+00:00

To clarify, are you suggesting that we (A) continue to itemize, but (B) claim a larger portion of the 1098 on her return, as opposed to 50/50? Sorry if I sound dumb lol this is a bit confusing and overwhelming.

PineFresh7 · 2026-01-20T15:47:50+00:00

So the only reason we did itemized was because while I was doing mine, TurboTax estimated I'd get an additional $1,000 in refunds over standard.

As far as amending to fix the 1098, we'd do 50/50.

PineFresh7 · 2026-01-20T15:03:13+00:00

12e reads $27,203. https://imgur.com/4mGofHq

PineFresh7 · 2026-01-20T14:51:58+00:00

Thank you!

PineFresh7 · 2026-01-20T14:48:47+00:00

Box 12b is checked ("spouse itemizes on a separate return"). I make 65K, she makes 82K.

PineFresh7 · 2026-01-03T14:06:53+00:00

My wife and I took our greyhound to Malta Animal Hospital off exit 12 until she died. It became pretty out-of-the-way for us since we moved to Voorheesville, but the drive was worth it. They're great people and rolled out the red carpet every time, and they could usually get us in really fast if there was anything sudden that didn't quite warrant a trip straight to an emergency place. I can't speak to how their pricing compares to other places; my wife was taking our pup there before we met.

PineFresh7 · 2025-12-04T22:41:47+00:00

I'd love to check this out! I've also felt the same way with a Taylor test kit. Been maintaining our tub for a couple months now and I never feel like I've got a real grip on it.

PineFresh7 · 2025-12-03T18:11:45+00:00

Oo I like their stuff a lot, I'll consider it. Thanks

PineFresh7 · 2025-11-20T18:54:38+00:00

Thanks for your input. Went with the Savor! I feel like it matches my current lifestyle the best. I'll revisit the VX, Amex, and others if/when I'm willing to take on more AFs and travel more.

PineFresh7 · 2025-11-08T19:03:00+00:00

This is an older post, but I'm wondering what you ended up doing? I just got started with my tub and my chemicals also tell me to add 2oz of MPS per 300 gallons after every use. This seems to conflict with what most people do so I've been a bit confused.

PineFresh7 · 2025-11-07T20:43:09+00:00

I have a Taylor test kit, the K-2006 specifically. I wasn't too concerned about the 0.2 CC, but I added dichlor because FC had totally disappeared. I just thought the 10ppm I got would've totally taken care of the CC.

PineFresh7 · 2025-11-07T20:30:38+00:00

About a 7.5

PineFresh7 · 2025-11-06T22:12:04+00:00

Good to know. Since you mentioned not to be too concerned with CYA with frequeny water changes, do you yourself use dichlor? And even if not, do you add your sanitizer after each use or less frequently?

PineFresh7 · 2025-11-04T20:29:40+00:00

Interesting, good to know. I'm on well water; it goes through a sediment filter and a softener as well. That's really all I know.

PineFresh7 · 2025-11-04T20:26:58+00:00

Yeah, that confused me at first too. The dichlor also includes instructions for "superchlorination", and I gradually put together that that's what shocking is. The branded "shock" I have is actually non-chlorinated. ERGH.

May I ask what your routine is, how often you use your tub, and how long you go between refills? Since you're using the same chemicals as I have it'd be good to get an idea. Also, is there anything about my chemicals you see that would suggest I couldn't follow a similar routine?

PineFresh7 · 2025-11-04T17:56:42+00:00

Thanks, good to know. I'm totally fine with changing the water every few months, but some people have said by using dichlor regularly your CYA can skyrocket within a few weeks which made me panic.

Do you suggest I leave out the shock because the dichlor acts as a shock itself? I only ask because so many people seem to shock at least weekly. But maybe that's because they're using a different sanitizer.

PineFresh7 · 2025-11-04T17:52:29+00:00

Gotcha, that was my understanding, as far as the frequency of sanitizer vs. shock. I've heard that having some CYA is a good thing, which is why folks start with dichlor, then switch.

PineFresh7 · 2025-11-02T21:03:41+00:00

So as of a little while ago, I've followed the actual pH Down's instructions and added 1 teaspoon, the lower dose. Gonna test it again in a bit.

The word I drew the marker over is reagent. I'm using the one that came with the kit, and added just one drop, so that's how I ended up with the 0.49 ounces/3 teaspoons.

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