Hay all, sitting here watching it get greener by the minute. Spent Friday getting pool up and running 18x 36 oval with slid and board. Yes we do play in the sun up here in Minnesota, and once she starts to show her face there is plenty to play in. Bought this house 7 years ago and was trilled with the thought of having a pool, and after 7 years I still am. I know that isn't always the story but that came with the realization that the pool shops are in the business to sell, sell sell. Over the years I have found that it can be pretty easy to care for a pool if you don't panic. Look forward to reading and contributing what I can.
Hello from thawing Minnesota
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Welcome to TFP, fellow Minnesotan! 
We're vastly outnumbered by Texans around here but everyone's great at helping you learn to take control of your pool. Good luck and be sure to check out the ABCs of Pool Water Chemistry and ask questions!
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We're vastly outnumbered by Texans around here but everyone's great at helping you learn to take control of your pool. Good luck and be sure to check out the ABCs of Pool Water Chemistry and ask questions!
EDIT: Be sure to update your forum signature!
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Welcome to TFP! Glad you are thawing out from that deep freeze winter we had! Sounds like you are a TFPC kind of person!
Get one of the Recommended Test Kits, I use the TF100 from tftestkits.net.
Here are some of my fave Pool School articles in case you missed any of them.
TFPC for Beginners
ABC's of Pool Water Chemistry
Here are the Recommended Levels for your pool.
Here is the Water Balance for a saltwater pool.
Here are the Recommended Pool Chemicals and how to add them.
Use PoolMath to figure out how much to add.
Get one of the Recommended Test Kits, I use the TF100 from tftestkits.net.
Here are some of my fave Pool School articles in case you missed any of them.
TFPC for Beginners
ABC's of Pool Water Chemistry
Here are the Recommended Levels for your pool.
Here is the Water Balance for a saltwater pool.
Here are the Recommended Pool Chemicals and how to add them.
Use PoolMath to figure out how much to add.
Hey Jim! Welcome to TFP!!!
Pretty soon you'll be in the swim I hope.
Good to have you aboard.
Pretty soon you'll be in the swim I hope.
Good to have you aboard.
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You're in a wonderful place Jim! How I miss Minnesota...
You've wandered into a great resource here - one that will cut your cost of pool operation. Read it and stay the course!
You've wandered into a great resource here - one that will cut your cost of pool operation. Read it and stay the course!