On my own.

[mhouser007]

The individual maintaining my pool quit. Going to go it on my own. Yellow algae in pool. Bought a test kit, went to Leslie’s lol. I’m off to the races. How complicated could it be?

 

[mknauss]

Welcome to the forum! What test kit did you get? I would suggest staying away from the Pool Store unless they are a good source for liquid chlorine.
I suggest you read ABC's of Pool Water Chemistry.
You may also want to get the Poolmath app.
Some YouTube videos to start with if you might be interested - Trouble Free Pool - YouTube

 

[mhouser007]

Been doing lots of reading. Decided to jump on here for some real help. I purchased the Taylor K-2006 test kit. Pool store said I need to drain the pool mainly related to TDS = 3200 and nitrates at 40. Just trying to figure out if that is really necessary.

 

[mknauss]

Start a thread in the Just Getting Started sub-forum. Post up your own test results from the K2006 kit in your new thread.

TDS is a meaning less value and nitrates do not matter to pool water chemistry.

 

[ajw22]

Welcome to TFP.

This may be helpful...

DIY Pool Care: The Benefits of Taking Charge of Your Pool Maintenance - Further Reading

(Redirected from Phasing out the Pool Guy)

www.troublefreepool.com

 

[kimkats]

Very good point by @Newdude I have seen it on the edge of my pool and on my car the last couple of weeks.