My name is Cathi and I welcomed the Bestway Power Steel Frame 31’ x 16’ x 52” pool to my home this weekend. It is currently filling with water from the well! I am from Idaho and have 2 amazing kids and an awesome hubby to play in the water with! I’m a little nervous about keeping pool chemicals balanced, but so excited! We plan to use chlorine with our flow clear auto chemical feeder and we have a sand filter.
First time pool owner
- Thread starter Cathielliott
- Start date
- May 3, 2014
- 58,563
- Pool Size
- 6000
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
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I suggest you read ABC's of Pool Water Chemistry.
How to Chlorinate Your Pool
Before chlorinating your pool, you should know these simple tips. Learn the best way to add chlorine to your pool.
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That's a big above ground pool! I guess about 16,500 gallons?? A pool that size is an investment in water, chemicals, pool itself and should be protected in the best way possible. You need a reliable test kit. We only endorse two on the market-
1) The Taylor K-2006C which can be ordered online (must be the 2006C version to compare with other option) or the
2) TF-100 from tftestkits.net This one is by far a favorite, and its cheaper than the above.
You also will find having a Speed Stirrer type device *very* handy as it makes it easier to let it twirl the test tubes while you add drops of reagent.
Holler if you have any questions on testing-
Maddie
1) The Taylor K-2006C which can be ordered online (must be the 2006C version to compare with other option) or the
2) TF-100 from tftestkits.net This one is by far a favorite, and its cheaper than the above.
You also will find having a Speed Stirrer type device *very* handy as it makes it easier to let it twirl the test tubes while you add drops of reagent.
Holler if you have any questions on testing-
Maddie