Leebo, Author at Trouble Free Pool

Liquid Chlorine Tracker

In these uncertain times, We understand these times are making liquid chlorine VERY difficult to find. To help our users we are compiling a list of locations that carry liquid chlorine. We will update this list as frequent as possible to bring you the most up to date results.

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Swimming pools and COVID-19 Coronavirus

Getting to Know Us

Meet Bmoreswim

Meet One of TFP’s newest Moderators….. I’ve always noticed that Kurt tends to be one of the more silent Moderators, lets see if we can wake him up some to share some info about himself? Tell us about your pool This is our first pool. We visited a relative in Georgia years ago for a long weekend before we built and that planted the seed for our pool. It is a classic style 18’x38’ rectangle with an autocover and diving board with bluestone coping, set about 100’ away from the house and about 10’ below …

Getting to Know Us

Meet Mknauss

It’s all his fault! Let’s look at the one who’s luck found him on a cruise during this time of uncertainty. Describe your current pool. This is our very first pool. It’s a small pool just for us to cool down in our warm summers. Has been pretty simple to manage. We leave for extended trips and with little intervention it stays in good shape. The SWCG lets us do that. When I convinced my wife to move back to the desert when we retired, she said ‘only if I get a pool!’ So there …

Getting to Know Us

Meet Jimrahbe

Automation, Salt Water, electrical Oh MY! Jim is a huge part of TFP and how much he’s able to help users with their electrical issues. Over the years I’ve learned to step back and read whenever Jim answers, as there’s going to be something said that I never knew. Let’s take a few minutes and learn more about JimRahbe. What is your name and where are you from? My name is Jim Rahbe. It is a strange name and pronounced “Ray-Bee”. I was born in Bathgate Scotland and came to this country when I was …

Getting to Know Us

Meet AJW22

learn more about AJW22 A little known tid-bit about Allen, he’s been one of the main forces behind TFP creating our new Wiki. From making minor edits to coming up with whole new articles, Allen is clearly dedicated to helping homeowners everywhere. Tell us about your pool experience My current house has a 20’x50′ plaster pool with attached spillover spa. Came with the house and installed by the prior owner in 2001. My previous house had a kidney shaped plaster pool. Also came with the house. So I have been a caretaker of 2 pools …

Getting to Know Us

Meet BDavis

Enjoy learning about one of TFP’s building Experts. In 2014 this professional Firefighter and licensed General Contractor joined TFP while assisting a neighbor. As years went on he’s combined his humor with some amazing pool builds. Enjoy learning more about TFP Expert, Bdavis466 Describe your current pool My current pool was built to give a tropical look and to entertain the kids. It has a lot of waterfalls and places to jump. Its 7’ at its deepest, has a grotto and a built in spa. There’s a main circulation pump and 3 others that power …

Miscellaneous

Pool Furniture Buyers Guide

Selecting your pool furniture can make a huge difference from just a simple functional area up to an outdoor living area. Many think selecting furniture is as simple as selecting a blue cushion for the patio chair or a red rug for under the table. We at TFP however know there is far more to it than just that. While selecting the colors will always be up to you, here’s a few practical suggestions to help make buying pool furniture more enjoyable. First off, don’t feel you must rush out and get everything at once. …

Getting to Know Us

Meet Leebo

As a funny story, I’m likely the only member who’s here who doesn’t own a pool. I’ll now wait so you can ponder “why is he here??” I became a member of TFP much like many of you here, I had NO clue how to maintain pool water. Years ago my mother and father in-law built a pool while my wife was still living at home. The pool became a gathering point every year for the family and it’s something Sherry has always loved. After we got married we moved only minutes away from her …

Pool Care Basics

How long to wait between adding pool chemicals

Adding pool chemicals can seem like a daunting chore. From knowing the chemicals involved to applying them, wait times, appropriate swimming time, and more, it can be hectic. In this article, we will provide answers to some of the most nagging questions, how long to wait between adding chemicals and what are the dangers involved when adding pool chemicals.