New Owner - Old Pool

[Dale in Bay City]

Origins Story:
Never maintained a pool before.
My spouse and I met in an apartment building with a pool (very well maintained pool I've come to understand in hindsight).
We had good memories about that pool, so when we found a home that checked all the boxes AND had an in-ground gunite pool, we bought it.
The pool is not leaking. The plaster is old (and the inspector says problematic). It's suffering from no chemical maintenance for at least a month. We don't really know how to address this out-of-control pool.

 

[reggiehammond]

Good news - we have all the resources you need.

Test Kits Compared— Proper test kit is paramount to success. Order now.
Pool Care Basics — while you wait, read up on the simple TFP methods for pool care.
SLAM Process - once you test, post results. As long as CYA or CH are ok, you’ll need the SLAM process to clear the pool.

 

[wireform]

Not a big deal if only a month. The links above are a good start. Plaster doesn't have to be pretty to get a good swim season in after the chemistry is perfected.