Hi there!

Welcome to TFP! Your best bet right now is to get acquainted with the vital links you see below, and/or the Pool School page. Also, if you don't have one already, the best thing you can do for your pool is get the right test kit. Please see the TF-100 link below for options. That should be priority #1.

Golden rule - Avoid the pool store for testing, advice, or products. You simply won’t get the advice/service you deserve and you will waste money on products your pool doesn’t need. Do not add anything to your pool other than what is advocated by the TFP site or its experts. You’ll have a happier pool, spend less time maintaining your pool, and probably save some $$ in the process. The following are short articles from this site that you will see linked in my signature below: Pool School, Recommended Levels (for YOUR pool), PoolMath Calculator, SLAM, and the Chlorine/CYA Chart.

We're happy to have you with us.