I have not been on this board long, but long enough to know a couple of things! I'm still waiting for my "real" pool next summer!

First, if adding 1.25 gal weekly is fine, why not save even more time and add 25 gallons when you open for the season? I mean, what is the difference in adding it all at once or a little at a time?

Secondly from what I have read, I do not think the water has to be gross for stuff to be growing in it or it to be undesireable from a chemistry standpoint.

Finally, I agree you should let him do it his way. Then if all goes awry, well, you would not want to say "I told you so", but..... However, I might restrict my swimming to early in the week

(and kudos for your submission in this feminist world!)

Grace