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[Bruceinga]

I retired and bought a foreclosed home about four years ago rehabbing it for my daughter and her family. There is a pool but it need total renovation, from liner to pump and who knows what else. My wife and I have decided it's time to start thinking about this. Of course we have plenty of questions from what time of year is best to salt or chlorine.
There is a lake close by and would like to catch the Bullfrogs in the pool and release them in the lake. I'm thinking that is the making of a memorable weekend!
Any tips and advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Bruce

 

[Texas Splash]

Hello Bruce and welcome to TFP! Biggest piece of advice right now .... The proper test kit (i.e. TF-100 – link below) is the foundation of your pool care. Why this kit? We've learned through personal experience that you cannot reply on pool store testing, test strips, or simple over-the-counter kits. They simply do not read Free Chlorine (FC) or Cyanuric Acid (CYA) levels accurately or to the high levels we need. If you do not have a TF-100 or Taylor K2006 test kit, it should be your #1 priority.

Aside from that, spend some time reading the links you see below in my signature. They contain much of the information you will hear on this site. Welcome again!

 

[Bruceinga]

Thanks, I'll check out the test kit and your links.