I dunno, I never found any need to find a second opinion! I stumbled onto this forum when we bought a house with a pool, never had any experience myself prior to this pool. I have been amazed and overwhelmed by the patience and knowledge offered here to keep my pool running smoothly.
It took awhile for me to realize that I had to get a REAL test kit, not the strips I had inherited, in order to keep the pool looking good. The forum helped me through some issues with leaks and pool cleaner problems. Most of all I got to understand how chemicals in the pool work and to really know how to adjust them when necessary.
Now, some 7 months later, I have become a bit of a pool snob. My pool is bright and sparkling and I don't want to dip a toe into one that isn't. You'll catch it too... SparklyPoolitis.