Bought a house with a pool? Here are the 12 things to learn in month one.
Pool ownership is a long-term partnership with chemistry, equipment, and weather. The advice below comes from working technicians who service hundreds of DFW pools every week.
The 12 fundamentals
- Where is the equipment pad and what does each piece do?
- How long should the pump run daily?
- How do you test water chemistry?
- What do the 6 numbers mean?
- How often should you brush?
- When does the filter need cleaning?
- How do you read the salt cell display?
- What's the difference between chlorine, shock, and stabilizer?
- How do you adjust pH?
- How do you handle storms, freezes, and parties?
- What's your pool warranty status?
- When should you call a professional?
Read all 12 carefully. Then bookmark our blog. You'll need it.