I'm a new pool owner in Northern Virginia, Fairfax County. From my pool inspection report, I know I have a Polaris vacuum with a significant leak, a pump that is leaking, broken timer, and a "good condition" FNS Plus 60 filter. I'm trying to read up here on this website to learn what I have to do initially as a new pool owner, and the first thing I need to do is buy one of the test kits mentioned here. I've scheduled a "Pool School" with Leslie's at a cost of $125. A pool tech will come to my house for an hour and show me what equipment I have, how to maintain/service it, clean the pool, and test. I think I'll have to ignore the testing/chemical part so I can follow the TFP methods, but at least someone can show me what valve does what as it looks like a confusing grid of pipes, levers and valves. I don't even know where I'm supposed to fill with DE and water for the filter. So as much as I think the tech will be wasting most of our $ and time, it seems I need the orientation to get going. I can't find any place cheaper than Leslie's to do this. Am I missing anything here about thinking a pool tech is the way to go to get started?
New Pool Owner in Northern Virginia!
- Thread starter div_0305
- 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 would bet you could take a bunch of pictures and post them (become a supporter for photo sharing space) and there are folks here that can guide you. But if you can absorb what someone quickly says and then goes into sales pitch of all the things you need to buy (mechanical or chemical) then have the Leslie's person come by.
As far as the pump and timer, take pictures of those specifically and folks can recommend repairs or if replacement is necessary.
Take care -- and Welcome!
I would bet you could take a bunch of pictures and post them (become a supporter for photo sharing space) and there are folks here that can guide you. But if you can absorb what someone quickly says and then goes into sales pitch of all the things you need to buy (mechanical or chemical) then have the Leslie's person come by.
As far as the pump and timer, take pictures of those specifically and folks can recommend repairs or if replacement is necessary.
Take care -- and Welcome!