New from Southeast Kansas

I am hoping to learn the proper ways of keeping a pool. The ones we have had in the past were either the blow up ring type or the Intek. We have been given an 18ft above ground that I bet we will enjoy. I run a construction business full time and farm part time. I won't have as much time for it but my wife and 6 children will. thanks for having me here.

1. Get a K2006 test kit (link to Amazon in my signature).
2. Read the Best Guess page (also, link)
3. If you have well water, read about the metals bucket test here: http://www.poolforum.com/pf2/showthread.php?16946