Desperately seeking to swim :)

SnlvngRN

New member
Jun 20, 2024
4
Southeast Michigan
Pool Size
24000
Surface
Vinyl
Hello all, I'm Tiffany. I purchased an AB 24000 gal pool a few years ago. I have two high school boys who love to swim and a very human like Cavapoo named Ollie. I grew up with a huge IG pool and did the basic maintenance year to year. This is the first pool I've owned in my adult life. I guess when they say go big or go home, I got the message. Not only did I not fully understand the cost of running a pool this size but missed the message about how much work it would be. I am on a medical leave from work as a RN and would love to be able to relax and actually use my pool this summer. I bought the pool with hopes of spending quality time with my boys reliving and sharing some the most joyful times from my youth. My mom of the year status is quickly dropping as I haven't been able to get the pool functional (I kid of course, they've been so patient). I am in Michigan and our summers are very nice. I am at my wits end this summer however and am seeking guidance. As this is an area for introductions, I will move over to the forums to seek help with my issues. It's a pleasure joining the group and I hope to get to know you all better. Feel free to reach out to me if you're in the Metro Detroit area and would graciously offer in person expertise.

TTFN,
Tiffany
 
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Welcome to TFP.
Please read Pool Care Basics
It would be best to upgrade your test kit. Let us know what you have (5 way drop test) and maybe you can add to it.

Is the pool clear? If not, start a thread in the other forum for basic testing and we can guide you through it
Nope! It’s not at all. That’s my biggest issue. I’ll run over to that forum. Thanks for the info. I have a 5 way drop test.
 
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Dear Tiffany,

I’m not in your area, but I’m happy to help, if I can be helpful. I recently came into pool ownership and have learned how tk turn a swamp into a beautiful blue pool.

Can you describe the 3 most significant challenges you have at the moment, and perhaps we can offer some pointers?