Can you avoid algae blooms and having to shock your pool?

[sandman98]

I always feel like I've missed out on some right of passage as a pool owner by never having to deal with either a pool store for water treatment of anything that would even come close to a algae bloom.

I was one of the lucky few that found this site before my pool was built and from day one have been doing things the TFP way. Going on my third year now and two winters being closed and it's always been crystal clear. I keep track of my CYA levels and pH and add chlorine as needed to keep my FC at the right level. It really can be that simple. In general I spend less than 30 min a week testing and treating my pool.

Same here. Second season with our new fiberglass pool. I'm so happy I stumbled upon this site during the build process, and have known nothing but crystal clear water. I probably test more than I need to, but who doesn't love chemistry???