Thank You TFP!

[mShark]

The old pool was a big hit over the 4th of July celebrations. Family was in town with grandkids and we all had a blast. Thank you for your guidance and patience putting up with newbies like me with all our bad habits and baloney theories of pool maintenance. I've still got problems, but worrying about my pool isn't one of them anymore. I found TFP just over a month ago with a nasty pool I didn't believe was recoverable, but that was just 31 years of being "pool stored" and assuming I couldn't afford the chemicals that were going to be recommended. I'm still trying to find my zen regarding testing and adjustments. I have been learning a lot reading through the forum with other folks expressing similar problems, or imagined problems that I am thinking about. I especially appreciate those on the forum who seem to be so understanding of those of us who want all the answers before we even know the first legitimate question.

Shark attacks grandkids in salt-water pool


Things I would do different if I were starting over a month ago:

1. Build a time machine and go back and re-live my pool life doing it the right way.
2. Install a variable speed pump. I was always under the impression that the vs pumps were for Polaris pressure side cleaners. Now I know better.
3. Use pool valves rather than ball valves. I had never been exposed to pool valves, all the pools I've seen used ball valves.
4. Plan my plumbing more than 30 minutes prior to installing. Install plumbing during daylight.
5. React in panic, test for confirmation Test first, react after spending at least a few hours reading TFP for guidance.

 

[Newdude]

LOVE to hear it Shark !!!!

I have a love/hate relationship with old threads. There's so much great info out there but not all of it aged well. Or the newb doesn't fully grasp how the other OPs situation is different and the advice doesn't apply to them.

Feel free to ask at any time and we got you.

Also THANKS for helping keep the lights on longer. We're all volunteer here and really have no dog in the fight, but none of us wants to have to find a new hobby either.


Oooooooo. Another thing. The TFP Wiki is in the left sidebar and also towards the bottom of any forum page. Read through anything relevant in your free time. The info overload was like trying to drink from a fire hose when you first got here, but it all makes more sense once you have a grasp on the basics. Again, ask away and we'll happily fill in any blanks if need be.

 

[Texas Splash]

 

[PoolStored]