Water in the new pool

[RazorBill]

Hi,

We will begin filling our new pool in a few days and i was wondering if you had any advice on questions that i need to ask my PB tomorrow and Friday. I have never owned a pool so every question has the possibility to be a dumb question

 

[JohnT]

If you could fill in some details about your pool and equipment, it would help.

Have you tested the water you are using to fill for metals, CH and TA?

 

[techguy]

Welcome!

We recommend using chlorine to manage your pool's sanitation requirements. Pool School describes the methods we use to do this. Pool Builders have very different ideas about how to manage a pool but have different motivators. Our methods are designed to cost effectively manage a pool.

They are also frequently polar opposite to what pool stores and many builders recommend. That being said, I have managed my pool this summer with only liquid chlorine and muriatic acid, and a small amount of conditioner. I have bought the majority of my supplies from Wal-Mart or HomeDepot and have spend less than $200 this summer.

You will require a TF-100 test kit (my choice) to be able to effectively manage your pool. it's cost will be re=paid in your savngs over "free testing" and the chemicals they sell to "fix" your pool.

 

[jblizzle]

Order a Recommended Test Kit ASAP if you have not already.