I just wanted to try to help some people who may be "on the fence" with listening to this site and using these methods versus the pool store...I know it can be scary and feel like you are making a wrong decision either way you go....
I am a new pool owner due to the purchase of a home last fall. So, this is my first season with the pool. After being "pool-stored" by not one, but TWO pool stores, I finally listened to the advice of my auto pool cover guy and read like crazy on here! I buried myself with the articles and printed them out, made a folder and everything... The pool stores had me spending upwards of $1000 on chemicals and new sand for my filter and new laterals because they were "broken" - and I STILL HAD A CLOUDY POOL! When I started my TFPC method and testing my water myself, it took about 2 days for me to see results with bleach. I'm happy to report that my pool is CRYSTAL CLEAR (after my SLAM) and I feel more in control than ever of my pool! I understand it all so well and feel like I have my own little network of professionals helping me out! And what's even better is that if I DO get into something over my head or need someone to come and do something with my equipment, liner, filter, anything - I have a pool company that supports and uses the methods here so I know I'll be supported and not criticized!
Thank you ALL for all your help and encouragement. And I recommend this way of pool care completely! You won't be sorry!!!!!
I am a new pool owner due to the purchase of a home last fall. So, this is my first season with the pool. After being "pool-stored" by not one, but TWO pool stores, I finally listened to the advice of my auto pool cover guy and read like crazy on here! I buried myself with the articles and printed them out, made a folder and everything... The pool stores had me spending upwards of $1000 on chemicals and new sand for my filter and new laterals because they were "broken" - and I STILL HAD A CLOUDY POOL! When I started my TFPC method and testing my water myself, it took about 2 days for me to see results with bleach. I'm happy to report that my pool is CRYSTAL CLEAR (after my SLAM) and I feel more in control than ever of my pool! I understand it all so well and feel like I have my own little network of professionals helping me out! And what's even better is that if I DO get into something over my head or need someone to come and do something with my equipment, liner, filter, anything - I have a pool company that supports and uses the methods here so I know I'll be supported and not criticized!
Thank you ALL for all your help and encouragement. And I recommend this way of pool care completely! You won't be sorry!!!!!