Just moved in to a home with a pool, and purchased a new pool filter as well. Having been new to the process and awaiting renovations to complete, the pool was neglected and required a pool guy shortly after moving in. Am not thrilled with the added costs of a pool guy which seems to be about 5 minutes of work weekly for a lot of money. I am interested in learning a bit more about pool care so that I am more equipped to handle the maintenance. Thank you all in advance for your help.
First time pool owner
- Thread starter poolguppie
- Start date
- Jun 22, 2014
- 52,117
- Pool Size
- 17888
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
Welcome, this is the place to learn how to take care of your own pool so you can fire the pool guy and the pool store. Start with a proper testing kit and follow the included links.
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- Oct 25, 2015
- 5,842
- Pool Size
- 28000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-60 Plus
Guppie,
Welcome to TFP! You've found the best place in the world to learn how to take care of your pool and get help with anything pool. What sets us apart is we have bonafide experts plus very experienced pool owners here to give you free advice and we sell nothing. Nada! So you never get conflicted advice. We also do things a LOT different than pool stores since we use generic chemicals not expensive pool store potions and your pool will be crystal clear always. Only thing you need to know is you need one of our approved test kits. We've tested most kits available and find these to be the best for average home owners and at a reasonable price. You can buy them at many outlets. Check out the link below for more details.
We'll need photos of your pool to give you the best advice and anything you can find on the chemicals that were used previously. Also if you can fill in your signature it will help us both get answers to you quickly and be efficient with our volunteer experts time. It's easy and here's how.
I hope you decide to use our methods. I did back in 2015 and some of the same people that helped me get started are still on here. Many people seem to join and stay 'till they sell their house. No matter what you do I'd strongly recommend you go through Pool Care Basics to understand our methods before getting the "free" pool store tests. Many people come here after they get "Pool Stored" and one of our experts even carries that name on her.
Hope this is helpful!
Chris
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Welcome to TFP! You've found the best place in the world to learn how to take care of your pool and get help with anything pool. What sets us apart is we have bonafide experts plus very experienced pool owners here to give you free advice and we sell nothing. Nada! So you never get conflicted advice. We also do things a LOT different than pool stores since we use generic chemicals not expensive pool store potions and your pool will be crystal clear always. Only thing you need to know is you need one of our approved test kits. We've tested most kits available and find these to be the best for average home owners and at a reasonable price. You can buy them at many outlets. Check out the link below for more details.
We'll need photos of your pool to give you the best advice and anything you can find on the chemicals that were used previously. Also if you can fill in your signature it will help us both get answers to you quickly and be efficient with our volunteer experts time. It's easy and here's how.
I hope you decide to use our methods. I did back in 2015 and some of the same people that helped me get started are still on here. Many people seem to join and stay 'till they sell their house. No matter what you do I'd strongly recommend you go through Pool Care Basics to understand our methods before getting the "free" pool store tests. Many people come here after they get "Pool Stored" and one of our experts even carries that name on her.
Hope this is helpful!
Chris
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