Store test results don't match mine

[lisa's pool]

The reason I haven't made the switch yet is I'm uncertain on the maintenance it would take to keep my pool with chlorine in it using bleach vs chlorine sticks. I don't want to feel attached to my pool everyday all summer long. Currently Bioguard is very easy and with little problems for me. A bit expensive yes, but I buy 90% of my chemicals on Poolgeek.com and usually get free shipping on all my orders. Right now I just keep chlorine sticks in my skimmer and check my chlorine levels every few day. It's very easy and my pool us usually very clear and problem free all season long. What I don't like is opening the following season because my CYA was high at closing. I'd need to drain and refill at closing in order to correct this and have a better opening. This is costly-- $500. I just figured this all out this year and that's why I'm here talking to you guys. I'm considering the switch to the BBB method but need some more information before I do so. I'm also concerned about how to handle my pool when I go on vacation on the BBB Method.

[PoolDoc]

The reason I haven't made the switch yet is I'm uncertain . . . Currently Bioguard is very easy and with little problems for me.

You can't mix and match the BBB method (what we teach) and the Bioguard method (what the store does).

Understandable.

Come back when you make up your mind, if you decide to go 'BBB'.

Good luck.