Per suggestion on the intro forum posting here:
Purchased the house in January so pool was closed and I've no pool experience whatsoever.
Been reading on here for a week or so now and have developed a plan to begin - I guess some confirmation that I'm on the right track would be awesome!
1. Read though Pool School articles
2. Ordered TF-100 Test Kit
3. Had already scheduled the pool opening after moving in (per recommendation from a friend as they book up fast), they're coming next week. As I know nothing I am planning to have them open the pool and I will maintain it per TFP methods thereafter. Is there anything I should have them do/not do when they open?
4. I plan to get a solar cover, we have a lot of trees in the yard hoping it helps with leaves etc.
5. Once opened I plan to SLAM the pool using liquid chlorine per the article and then follow the Pool Math App to maintain levels going forward.
Am I on the right track - any advice appreciated!
For my TFP signature (see pics):
I don't know anything about the pool or equipment I have (in ground).
A. There is a big brownish Hayward box (which I am guessing is a heater, and looks like there's a gas line running to it)
B. A Barrel shaped device beside it which says its a sand filter.
C. A smaller cylinder inline of the pipe running into that.
D. A small pump in front.
E. There is some vinyl in the garage that looks like it could be left over cuts from relining the pool, so I am guessing that is the liner I have.
F. As for size I guess I will measure it and calculate the volume once the cover is off - is that what people do?
Thanks for all the info on there!
M
Purchased the house in January so pool was closed and I've no pool experience whatsoever.
Been reading on here for a week or so now and have developed a plan to begin - I guess some confirmation that I'm on the right track would be awesome!
1. Read though Pool School articles
2. Ordered TF-100 Test Kit
3. Had already scheduled the pool opening after moving in (per recommendation from a friend as they book up fast), they're coming next week. As I know nothing I am planning to have them open the pool and I will maintain it per TFP methods thereafter. Is there anything I should have them do/not do when they open?
4. I plan to get a solar cover, we have a lot of trees in the yard hoping it helps with leaves etc.
5. Once opened I plan to SLAM the pool using liquid chlorine per the article and then follow the Pool Math App to maintain levels going forward.
Am I on the right track - any advice appreciated!
For my TFP signature (see pics):
I don't know anything about the pool or equipment I have (in ground).
A. There is a big brownish Hayward box (which I am guessing is a heater, and looks like there's a gas line running to it)
B. A Barrel shaped device beside it which says its a sand filter.
C. A smaller cylinder inline of the pipe running into that.
D. A small pump in front.
E. There is some vinyl in the garage that looks like it could be left over cuts from relining the pool, so I am guessing that is the liner I have.
F. As for size I guess I will measure it and calculate the volume once the cover is off - is that what people do?
Thanks for all the info on there!
M