New pool “manager” in Louisiana

[Jesusfreak]

Our family has had a ~26,000 gallon freshwater pool for about 6 years. My wife has always done the pool management, and her typical routine is to wait till something goes awry, sample the water, and do whatever the local pool supplies store says. I am a newbie and need to learn how to manage our pool. I hope I can learn a lot from you guys, and appreciate any all help.

Thank you!

 

[justinc]

Welcome, welcome. Yes, better to test first and prevent problems. Have you ordered your kit to do so?

 

[Jesusfreak]

Welcome, welcome. Yes, better to test first and prevent problems. Have you ordered your kit to do so?

Not really. We have an old, small blue box that only tests pH and chlorine. Thank you for replying, as that was going to be my first question. I was actually just researching this forum for test kits. I’m guessing the TF-100?

 

[Bama Rambler]

Welcome. Stick around do some reading while your TF-100 ships and learn the ABC's then you will be on your way to a Trouble Free Pool.

 

[DorsalSpine]

Read up in Pool School. It's a real eye opener compared to what pool stores will try to sell you on.

 

[YippeeSkippy]

Hey there... one thing that's helpful to us answering you is if you'll fill out a signature line. Just a description of the pool (size, finish, equipment) and how you chlorinate and test.

Thanks

Maddie

 

[mknauss]

Welcome to the forum!
I suggest you read ABC's of Pool Water Chemistry and consider reviewing the entire Pool School eBook.

 

[Jesusfreak]

Hey there... one thing that's helpful to us answering you is if you'll fill out a signature line. Just a description of the pool (size, finish, equipment) and how you chlorinate and test.

Thanks

Maddie

I’m sorry, have I not done this?

 

[mknauss]

I’m sorry, have I not done this?

No.
If you are on a phone, turn it sideways to see our signatures.

 

[Jesusfreak]

Oh, OK. So where do I go to do this?

 

[mknauss]

https://www.troublefreepool.com/account/signature

 

[Jesusfreak]

Signature should be updated.

 

[Teald024]

Hello and Welcome to TFP!!

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YES, get the TF-100 from TFTestKits.net. And if you are trying to clean pool with algae you should get the XL option as well.
Please start a thread in the appropriate section if you are having any specific issues or questions.

 

[Jesusfreak]

The only issue I’m having now is keeping my chlorine levels up with all the sun and rain. I have a chlorinator tower. Should I leave it maxed out? No algae, but I do have a dull film on my vinyl liner and brown pool steps.

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[RMcGirr83]

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[justinc]

I have a chlorinator tower. Should I leave it maxed out? No algae, but I do have a dull film on my vinyl liner and brown pool steps.

How long have you been using said chlorinator tower and tablets?

 

[Jesusfreak]

Ever since we have had the pool. I’m guessing I have a metal problem. We have had to add water to the pool recently, as we have not had any rain, that is until today (2” of rain).

 

[Jesusfreak]

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I had email notifications off. On now. Thank you

 

[DorsalSpine]

A pool store might be able to help you with a metals test. That's about the only test I'd use them for. If all you are using is pucks your CYA level may be very high. A better test kit would let you check that. If your CYA is too high and you have a metals problem a partial change of water might solve both.

 

[Jesusfreak]

Here’s what I have. As you can see, my wife, under previous management ?, dumped something from the pool store over the steps. The liner is clean/clear only in that area.