Once again, TFP +SWG + Automation (plus fall) for the win!

[Poolnerdgrandma]

So, I did a full set of tests almost 3 weeks ago. We haven't used the pool or spa much. Between knee pain, surgery, and recovery, I tested for the first time today. Chlorine is just north of ideal range, pH is in the ok range (7.8), and all I have to do is get the spa to the right temp and wait for the weather to clear to jump (ok, step carefully) in for some at-home therapy.
I am not recommending this kind of span between tests, but it's nice to know that when life happens a little benign neglect won't turn the pool green overnight, as long as you're following TFP practices, know your pool, and have the SWG and automation dialed in.

 

[Newdude]

I like to joke that I had a 2 week staycation from pool care. Every 2 weeks. I mean. I was there. And I triple checked the obnoxious sparkle everyday. But I basically just stood around waiting to be useful. At the 10 day mark I’d brush the pool just trying to do something……. *anything*….. to appease the pool gods to keep them happy.

 

[Poolnerdgrandma]

I like to joke that I had a 2 week staycation from pool care. Every 2 weeks. I mean. I was there. And I triple checked the obnoxious sparkle everyday. But I basically just stood around waiting to be useful. At the 10 day mark I’d brush the pool just trying to do something……. *anything*….. to appease the pool gods to keep them happy.

I don't even brush. I send our robot out for three runs. I did look at the sparkle. I'm exhausted.

 

[Newdude]

and all I have to do is get the spa to the right temp and wait for the weather to clear to jump (ok, step carefully) in for some at-home therapy

Move over Cannonball and Helloooooooo Can Opener. (Hold the bad knee while jumping with the good leg). Epic splash to follow, bad knee protected and therapy can begin.