I have a new pool going up next week! 27' round, 54" deep above ground. I'm going with salt water and the pool installer told me it's a complete set-up. I'm so clueless about testing, maintenance, etc. Do I need to get special test strips to start up, what else do I need to know - HELP!
New pool owner
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HI and welcome to TFP 
We recommend good accurate testing at home to control your own pool instead of letting a pool store control your wallet. Check this link out for our reccomendations
Pool School - Test Kits Compared
Also start here for maintenance chemistry
Pool School - ABCs of Pool Water Chemistry
Use the pool school link at the top of the web page for even more informative articles when you think it's all starting to sink in.
and ask questions
We recommend good accurate testing at home to control your own pool instead of letting a pool store control your wallet. Check this link out for our reccomendations
Pool School - Test Kits Compared
Also start here for maintenance chemistry
Pool School - ABCs of Pool Water Chemistry
Use the pool school link at the top of the web page for even more informative articles when you think it's all starting to sink in.
and ask questions