First time pool owner, just moved to Grand Rapids Michigan. When we moved in I made the mistake of opening the pool, taking sample to Leslie’s… dumped random product into the pool following the recommendations… retested a week later, was told something different and sold more chemicals… retested a week later and now told something different again. After 3 weeks of this I still had a green pool and spent around $500 in pool chemicals.
So I finally did some of my own research, drained the pool and refilled yesterday. Now I’m starting fresh with the TFP method. I just ordered my Taylor test kit and I hope to never have to go back to a pool store again.
Looking forward to getting to know some of you! I am a veterinarian and former PGA teaching professional.
-David
**I know I need to make a signature, so for now: 25000 gal chlorine vinyl pool with sand filter
So I finally did some of my own research, drained the pool and refilled yesterday. Now I’m starting fresh with the TFP method. I just ordered my Taylor test kit and I hope to never have to go back to a pool store again.
Looking forward to getting to know some of you! I am a veterinarian and former PGA teaching professional.
-David
**I know I need to make a signature, so for now: 25000 gal chlorine vinyl pool with sand filter
You did right to order a good test kit. 
Once you receive it, feel free to start a new thread and we can walk you through any questions. Enjoy the forum. 
