Just wanted to swing by and say howdy to everyone and introduce myself. I am the proud owner of a new above ground pool that will be installed tomorrow morning. We decided on purchasing an above ground pool first to learn the ropes and make sure we understand how to maintain a pool. If anyone has any first timer advice please feel free to speak up. I am kinda nervous about taking care of a pool so any help is appreciated. Please, if anyone would let me know on what I may need to do for initial maintenance, meaning adding chemical I would be thankful.
Advice? ... here's the most important we see all the time here at TFP. The proper test kit (i.e. TF-100 or Taylor K-2006) is the foundation of your pool care. Why these kits? We've learned through extensive practice that you cannot reply on pool store testing, test strips, or simple over-the-counter kits. Personnel training, lighting, and product sales influence accurate testing too much. In addition, simple test kits do not read Free Chlorine (FC) or Cyanuric Acid (CYA) levels accurately or to the high levels we need. If you do not have a TF-100 or Taylor K-2006 test kit, it should be your #1 priority.
