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[RachelGcC]

Hello to all,
My husband and I bought our house about 10 years ago. It was built in 1986 and im not sure when the pool was installed. The pool is plaster and until recently, we have relied upon a pool guy for balancing, cleaning and maintanence. This year, summer in particular, we had a very hard time with the pool guy just not showing up. Pool turned green twice, black algea took hold so we started quad shocking and brushing like mad. We fired the pool guy. We are now in the process of a resurfacing with pebble, new plumbing, tile, deck, and heater for the spa. We are trying to learn as much as we can about balancing and cleaning ourselves. So, here I am!

 

[Rancho Cost-a-Lotta]

Welcome Rachel!

If you're ready to take control of your pool, we are ready to help. Take a look at the articles linked below. Get yourself a good test kit and post results. Will help making owning a pool and enjoyable experience.

Pool Care Basics Archives

Your one-stop shop for all things TFP to include: ABCs of Water Chemistry, Recommended Chemicals/Levels, Test Kits, Troubleshooting, and much more!

www.troublefreepool.com

 

[RachelGcC]

Welcome Rachel!

If you're ready to take control of your pool, we are ready to help. Take a look at the articles linked below. Get yourself a good test kit and post results. Will help making owning a pool and enjoyable experience.

Pool Care Basics Archives

Your one-stop shop for all things TFP to include: ABCs of Water Chemistry, Recommended Chemicals/Levels, Test Kits, Troubleshooting, and much more!

www.troublefreepool.com

Thank you! We are excited to work toward a beautiful clear and clean pool. I will say I'm a bit nervous to go at this full steam with a newly refinished pool.

 

[Brian PacNW]

Welcome to TFP. All the articles are well written and informative. Check out the SLAM process that's advocated here.

 

[Rancho Cost-a-Lotta]

I will say I'm a bit nervous to go at this full steam with a newly refinished pool.

We're here to help.

Start-up New Plaster

The first few months are the most criticle for a newly plastered pool. We're here to share best practices to ensure the plaster will last for many years.

www.troublefreepool.com

 

[drsipe]

Welcome to the forum, this is the best place to learn about all pool maintenance and care. No pool store voodoo here just good scientific methods.

I have been following the TFP methods since 2020, and I have not had any algae, I don't shock the pool and my water is sparkly clean.

 

[RachelGcC]

Thank you too all! We are reading up for sure