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Re: Test kit or no test kit? Depends on how much is used...

Re: Test kit or no test kit? I have never claimed that I know all the answers. I don't have anything against anyone and I'm here to learn just as much, but if you firmly believe that having an expensive test kit makes you a professional then I don't really know how to respond to that. I don't...

Re: Test kit or no test kit? Most companies do not do this. When you have over 20 pools to maintain that day, 5-10 minutes extra at each pool is a lot of time. Also, most companies do inform the client about adding conditioner or even doing phosphate treatments. I noticed your pool is a salt...

Re: Test kit or no test kit? I'm for testing your pool water and understanding what needs to be added. I never said that she shouldn't use a test kit at all. My point is, she doesn't need to purchase a $50 test kit to check for chlorine levels. I can easily purchase separate test kits and...

Re: Test kit or no test kit? The test kit isn't what makes the professional. You can easily get by without having a $50 test kit. Look, I'm just speaking from experience and I've never had a pool go green. But I don't spend all my time testing the pool water. You can add a little extra...

Re: Test kit or no test kit? No professional calls it bleach. The majority of the chlorine sold at pool supply stores (Not big box stores like Home Depot, Costco, etc.) carry chlorine with a level of 12.5%. the chlorine in the jugs actually comes out at a higher percentage when poured at the...

Hi Laurie, I've been around the pool industry for almost my entire life. These are just a few things I've picked up along the way: -Salt cells tend to last anywhere from 4-5 years (From what you mentioned, it seems like it might be time to replace that one unfortunately) -Never trust the...