Hello from New Pool Owner in Kansas

Hello, everyone! Hubs & I bought an 18'x48" Intex inflatable-ring pool this summer (our 8yo and I spend about 5hrs a day in it). While I waited for it to arrive, I decided to research pool maintenance tips, which brought me here. Not only am I new to responsible pool ownership (in past years, we had a teensy inflatable-ring pool we filled and emptied...no "maintenance" to speak of), I am also new to forums. I've read the "Read This First," so I hope not to breach forum etiquette too substantially. :)

I have been voraciously reading about BBB and lots more here. I clicked the PF affiliate link to order the recommended test kit and hope to become a pool-maintenance pro because the less cost and trouble, the more likely Hubs will agree to a bigger, better pool in a couple years!

Thanks so much for sharing your wealth of knowledge!

Welcome, Merideth! Good decision to buy the good kit. It will make it easier to maintain your pool. While you are reading, be sure to go to our sister website www.poolsolutions.com and read there as well.

Hope you enjoy the forum!

Thanks! I've been there ever since posting the above "hello." :)