JesseSchmidt, New House, New Pool!

[JesseSchmidt]

My wife and I have lived in a condo for the last 9 years but have been trying to sell for the last 3 to move into a house. In just over a week, we will be closing on both. The new house has a nice in-ground pool and I know nothing about maintaining it. So I'll be after guidance regularly this summer! I have already read through Pool School, ABC's and SLAMing your pool. Looks like there are plenty of knowledgeable people to help me along the way!

 

[jblizzle]

Welcome to TFP!!!

Have you order one of the Recommended Test Kits yet?

You are off to a good start by finding us and Pool School already

 

[woodyp]

Good test kit, good test kit, good test kit!

 

[pooldv]

Welcome to TFP and congrats on the new pool!

 

[BoDarville]

Welcome to TFP!

 

[ComputerGuyInNOLA]

Welcome to the forum! As others have advised you will need a good test kit so you can take control of your new pool. You should also consider getting the Taylor Speedstir which makes testing much faster and easier. I found this site three years ago and it is like finding the Holy Grail of pool care. It will save you time and money and make pool ownership a breeze. Good luck!

 

[duraleigh]

I know you have a lot of big fish to fry, but perhaps you can visit the pool a bit early and take a sample and post the test results for us.

 

[JesseSchmidt]

Thanks for the replies. I have not purchased the kit yet but I plan to get one soon. Now that the move is over, time to get the maintenance routine going. I have been trying to get and idea of how much the pump should be running as the previous owner has it set to ON! Any ideas?

 

[pooldv]

How are you chlorinating the pool? That probably makes the biggest difference. As far as skimming and filtering 4-6 hours is plenty. If you have a timer that can have two settings then 2-3 hours in the morning and 2-3 hours in the evening is good. To split up the skimming.