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I filled the test tube to the top. It was faint, but I could still barely see the dot

We had our first pool party yesterday with a lot of kids, so I decided to try out my new TF-100 kit. My results: Quick results were Cl=2 (that was hard for me to tell for sure) and pH=7.5....FC=2, CC=.5, TA=130 or 140, CH - started changing to purple at 13 drops was blue after 16 drops...not...

I had decided on a Dolphin Nautilus but a few of the reviews stated it put tiny pin holes in the liner. What is the best robot for a vinyl liner pool?

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We just installed our pool last year and only used it for 3 weeks before we closed it. We opened it the beginning of this month and I'm overwhelmed! The test strips are terrible for testing the chemicals. I want to purchase one of the kits you suggest, but the TF-100 has a bunch of optional...

We want to build our own pool. Local companies look at me like I'm crazy when I ask about purchasing just a kit. So, I think we'll use an online source like poolwarehouse.com. Thinking 18x36 with automatic cover and diving board. But I have no idea what pumps, filters, etc we would want to...

Thank you for responding! What are the reasons I should insist on saltwater? Thanks!

I think I finally have my husband talked into getting a pool!!! We live in West Central Ohio and want to build our own inground pool. I have been pricing the different options for kits to purchase and have talked with some locals who have pools on their opinions. What do you consider when...

I would love an inground pool, but want to keep costs as low as possible. A friend said her parents put a pool in 20 years ago using a pool kit and installing it themselves. My husband is very handy and I think he can do it, but it still makes me nervous! Has anyone purchased a kit online and...