Hi everyone. We purchased a house with an in-ground pool last summer in the Austin, TX area. I've had a guy maintaining it for me, but he's planning to retire soon, and since I work at home anyway, maintaining the pool seemed like a good skill to develop. Thanks in advance for all the guidance I know that you'll provide!
Pool newbie - hi!
- Thread starter howarddierking
- Start date
- Jun 22, 2014
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- Pool Size
- 17888
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
Welcome to TFP! 
It's great you will be managing your own water. You'll see why soon. Just make sure to have your very own TF-100 Test Kit (or Taylor K-2006C). That will be a must for easy/accurate testing. If you can get the magnetic speedstir as well, you'll love it. Mix like the pros from home. Very easy. Have a great day.
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It's great you will be managing your own water. You'll see why soon. Just make sure to have your very own TF-100 Test Kit (or Taylor K-2006C). That will be a must for easy/accurate testing. If you can get the magnetic speedstir as well, you'll love it. Mix like the pros from home. Very easy. Have a great day.Test Kits Compared
ABCs of Pool Water Chemistry
FC/CYA Levels
PoolMath
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Yes learn how your pool system works, it will take away the mystery, save you money and improve your life. Realize you may never use a public pool or spa again though.