Moving to house with pool in 2 weeks!

[craftyerin]

Hey all!
I'm on here researching since we move in 2 weeks to a home with a pool, our first. We currently have arranged for a pool company to maintain for us so that it's ready the day we move in (kids will be DYING to swim!), but I was surprised at how expensive that is, and want to learn to do it myself. I'll post all the specs of my pool, equipment, etc, once I get out there and get familiar with it. Just saying hi for now.

 

[tim5055]

Welcome to TFP!!

We generally recommend new members read these articles to get the basics of our recommendations.

ABCs of Water Chemistry
Recommended Pool Chemicals
How to Chlorinate Your Pool

Order a TF100 test kit That will probably enough reagents for a couple of years normal use.

The only other real option for a test kit is a Taylor K-2006-C. Be careful comparing prices because the K-2006 comes in sizes, designated by a letter. The basic K-2006 has .75oz bottles. You need to get the K-2006-C to get the larger bottles that you want. Even then it is a little short on the reagent & powder for the FAS/DPD test.

I also have the SpeedStir and Sample Sizer. They speed testing and accuracy.