Re: Why so much hate on pool store's water test?
For what it's worth my local pool store staff is all kids with extremely limited knowledge and experience. They would take my water sample and test it then give me the computer generated results and suggestions. It's what led me to this site and I couldn't be happier now that i understand the various aspects of the chemicals i add (or don't add). My pool is crystal clear and all i add is stabilizer when i open, a little liquid LC every day or two and muriatic acid once or twice a year.
I do agree that the pool stores don't intentionally skew the reports to sell product and i also see how newcomers get put off with the instant instructions to buy a test kit and i admit to being reluctant to spend $100 right off the bat. However the concept of accurate results being mission critical makes complete sense.
My two cents.... now i'm going to go test my water and vacuum my pool so i can come home and jump in after my doubleheader in my old man's baseball league
For what it's worth my local pool store staff is all kids with extremely limited knowledge and experience. They would take my water sample and test it then give me the computer generated results and suggestions. It's what led me to this site and I couldn't be happier now that i understand the various aspects of the chemicals i add (or don't add). My pool is crystal clear and all i add is stabilizer when i open, a little liquid LC every day or two and muriatic acid once or twice a year.
I do agree that the pool stores don't intentionally skew the reports to sell product and i also see how newcomers get put off with the instant instructions to buy a test kit and i admit to being reluctant to spend $100 right off the bat. However the concept of accurate results being mission critical makes complete sense.
My two cents.... now i'm going to go test my water and vacuum my pool so i can come home and jump in after my doubleheader in my old man's baseball league