Hi, my name is Melissa and I’m considering managing my pool independently due to the recent price hike by pool cleaners in my area. I know nothing about managing my pool but think with some help I can get it figured out. My first question is about the 3 basic questions this app asks about your pool. It asks how many gallons, what material it’s made of (vinyl, plaster, or fiberglass) and what type of sanitizer I use (SWG or bleach). This is what I know: 10000 gallons, my guy uses chlorine, and it’s a pebbletec interior. How do I answer these questions?
Setting things up
- Thread starter Scott & Melissa Nelson
- Start date
- May 3, 2014
- 63,161
- Pool Size
- 6000
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
Welcome to the forum!
So your pool volume is 10000 gallons, you will be using Liquid Chlorine (bleach), and you have a Plaster pool.
Have you purchased your proper test kit yet?
I suggest you read ABC's of Pool Water Chemistry.
www.troublefreepool.com
So your pool volume is 10000 gallons, you will be using Liquid Chlorine (bleach), and you have a Plaster pool.
Have you purchased your proper test kit yet?
I suggest you read ABC's of Pool Water Chemistry.
DIY Pool Care: The Benefits of Taking Charge of Your Pool Maintenance - Further Reading
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www.troublefreepool.com
Welcome! You can absolutely do this and ditch the pool service. Definitely get that test kit - if you have a saltwater pool, make sure you account for that in your test kit but it doesn't sound like you do. Also, update your signature with all the details - pool size, equipment, water source (well or city water), robot, etc. This will help the experts help you.
LoneWolfArcher
Bronze Supporter
Welcome Melissa. After the initial learning curve (click on the Pool School link towards the upper left of your screen), you'll find (especially with a SWG) that your pool maintenance is very easy. Get yourself a robot vacuum and it becomes even easier!
clambert1273
Gold Supporter
- Jun 13, 2013
- 1,513
- Pool Size
- 12000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool Edge-40
Hi Melissa, lots of us from the area here so you have semi local help too
- Jan 26, 2010
- 99
- Pool Size
- 39000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-60 Plus
Hi Melissa! I've been managing my pool by myself since day 1, just because I have trust issues. Your test kit is going to be your best friend and will make things so much easier. I have the Taylor TF100 and just order refills every spring. You can do this 
On down the road, you might want to consider a SWG, just to make things even easier to manage. The good people on this site are so nice and eager to help, and no question is a dumb question.
On down the road, you might want to consider a SWG, just to make things even easier to manage. The good people on this site are so nice and eager to help, and no question is a dumb question.I will get right on it. Thank you so much for the supportWelcome to the forum!
So your pool volume is 10000 gallons, you will be using Liquid Chlorine (bleach), and you have a Plaster pool.
Have you purchased your proper test kit yet?
I suggest you read ABC's of Pool Water Chemistry.
DIY Pool Care: The Benefits of Taking Charge of Your Pool Maintenance - Further Reading
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