Hello - New to TFP and soaking in all this great information! This is our third season with a pool and already had it with running to Leslie's for water testing so hoping to learn how to maintain it myself. We are also looking to convert to SWG soon so any recommendations for a good unit for a 38k gallon, plaster pool would be appreciated. Thanks to everyone sharing their knowledge!
Here from NJ
- Thread starter khia
- Start date
- May 3, 2014
- 62,711
- Pool Size
- 6000
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
Welcome to the forum!
I suggest you read through Pool Care Basics - Trouble Free Pool and even look at a few of our videos TFP-TV - Trouble Free Pool
I suggest you read through Pool Care Basics - Trouble Free Pool and even look at a few of our videos TFP-TV - Trouble Free Pool
- Jun 22, 2014
- 52,034
- Pool Size
- 17888
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
- Jun 22, 2014
- 52,034
- Pool Size
- 17888
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
I just read your signature. Be sure to consider cutting the cord from the local pool store for testing and advice. Simply unreliable. We recommend owners use a TF-100, TF-Pro Series, or Taylor K-2006C test kit. Makes a world of difference.
tftestkits.net
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What pool test kit should I buy? Why shouldn't I use test strips? Our recommended test kits will pay for themselves in no time!
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Since it is easy for us to spend your money, I'd STRONGLY recommend getting the TF-Pro from the tftestkits.net link above. It has everything you need, and a really helpful magnetic stirrer that makes mixing stuff fun. Get the salt add on (I greatly prefer the drops version vs the strips) if you have a salt water chlorine generator (SWCG).
Download and install the PoolMath app to your phone. Use it to log the test results from the kit - it does all of the tracking and calculation for you for what to add. Plus if you need advice, you can link it to your user account here for us to look at. But that part is not critical, if you worry about sending data out to the wide world.
You know how to edit your signature - so add in the details of your pool there. Size, vinyl/plaster/other, make and models of equipment, features, etc. as others have done, so we don't have to repeat asking questions about those.
For a SWCG - I only have experience with my newish RJ-45+ from Circupool. Works well, and no issues. Their warranty applies even if you install it yourself - many others don't.
Easy to put in. I did need an electrician, but many do not. Use the search function here to find out what others have said about the various brands. Your other equipment, and whether you will have a pool guy install it, may tip the balance to a particular brand/model.
Download and install the PoolMath app to your phone. Use it to log the test results from the kit - it does all of the tracking and calculation for you for what to add. Plus if you need advice, you can link it to your user account here for us to look at. But that part is not critical, if you worry about sending data out to the wide world.
You know how to edit your signature - so add in the details of your pool there. Size, vinyl/plaster/other, make and models of equipment, features, etc. as others have done, so we don't have to repeat asking questions about those.
For a SWCG - I only have experience with my newish RJ-45+ from Circupool. Works well, and no issues. Their warranty applies even if you install it yourself - many others don't.
Easy to put in. I did need an electrician, but many do not. Use the search function here to find out what others have said about the various brands. Your other equipment, and whether you will have a pool guy install it, may tip the balance to a particular brand/model.