water chemistry for fiberglass

  1. J

    Keep the pool open during winter

    Hello, I'm a new pool owner and planning for my first winter in Raleigh, NC. Even though I have a pool heater I am not planning to use the pool but still keep it open during the winter. Since I'm new to pool I have been getting a regular pool service. Since I will not be using the pool I want...
  2. Mark IT

    Muriatic Acid and Baking Soda

    Hi - I am a first-time pool owner. We broke ground Feb 18 and we began swimming in mid-March this year. I am trying to follow the TFP methodology. It seems that I am going through about a quart or two of Muriatic Acid per week and several pounds of Baking Soda a month. Not sure if this is...
  3. M

    Pool Platform & Safe Materials for Pool

    Recently I was looking into purchasing a swimming training platform to put into an existing fiberglass pool, to raise the floor for younger kids to go into a more shallow area of the pool (see image). Turns out they are rather expensive and I am wondering if I might build one myself. They...
  4. J

    Fiberglass Pool Gelcoat Chalking

    I have an older fiberglass pool that was refinished 2 years ago. The sides of the pool are chalking. You rub your hand on the surface and a creamy white chalky material comes off on your hand. I have been told that it is do to low calcium and I’ve also been told you need to use a sequestering...