Sudden Pool Responsibility

CatatonicShock · May 18, 2014

Hello Everyone!

I'm very glad to find this forum as I've suddenly (long story) become a pool owner. I have some very basic understanding of pool care but as I've found myself in a very urgent (green swamp) situation, I'm glad to find some support.

Richard320 · May 18, 2014

Welcome!

The first rule of Algae Fight Club is: Don't trust the pool store tests reults; get your own kit.

CatatonicShock · May 18, 2014

Thanks! and ty for the tip too.

Butterfly · May 18, 2014

Welcome to the forum :wave:

You've come to the right place to learn about taking care of your pool.

Seems we are getting quite a few new members from South Carolina

Maybe we'll catch up to the Texans :mrgreen:

pwrstrk · May 18, 2014

Welcome to TFP !?

CatatonicShock · May 20, 2014

Hi everybody and thanks!

Still fighting with the pool lol and very much losing.

BoDarville · May 23, 2014

Welcome to TFP! :wave:

CatatonicShock said:
Still fighting with the pool lol and very much losing.

The only way you will win is by investing in a good test kit and taking control of your pool. The two things you need to do are (1) Get a good test kit and (2) SLAM your pool, in that order. While you are waiting the 2-3 days for one of the good test kits to be delivered, use that time to stock up on plenty of liquid bleach (the plain, unscented variety).

Casey · May 23, 2014

Welcome to TFP. If you have not seen the test kits yet, please look here :lookhere: Test Kit Comparison. You do not have to lose this battle if you arm yourself with a reliable test kit you can trust (TF100XL) and the informational links in Pool School to get you through the process of clearing your pool and then maintaining it. All the information is here waiting for you to absorb it in your own time. Good luck with your pool.