Howdy From Texas

[TopSpin80]

Closed on home in Katy, Texas Friday 06-June-2015. Previous homeowner has a pool guy at $40/week. I'm not only thrifty, but as an engineer I build/design/upkeep all my own stuff. TF-100 test kit should be here Monday, and we don't really move in until Wednesday of next week, although I will be doing some maintenance there Monday and Tuesday so I will have pool access. The main question is the Houston area is supposed to get another 6-15" of rain next week. What should I plan for in advance, what chemicals do I need to just have on hand for a situation like this. I like to be prepared. No test numbers will be available until next week.

Thanks,
Ernie

 

[jblizzle]

Welcome to TFP!!!

The only thing we know you will need is liquid chlorine / bleach at this point. But, you really need to run a full set of tests to know what the first step should be.

 

[pooldv]

Welcome to TFP. Congrats on the new pool. Rain does not have nearly as much impact on pools as people think.

Here is a little reading for you while you watch it rain.
Pool School - ABCs of Pool Water Chemistry
Pool School - Recommended Pool Chemicals
Pool School - Recommended Levels

 

[Texas Splash]

Welcome Katy, TX! Nice to hear you have the TF-100 on its way. Outstanding. Great choice, you won't be disappointed. Check back in with any questions.

 

[lefty51]

Welcome to TFP , you are in good hands with these folks. Geez.... another foot of water, you folks have really conquered your drought. There's nothing I can add to what these pros can tell you, except..............being an engineer, if you could design a way to get that rain water to California, there would surely be a Nobel peace prize in your future