New Tennessee member with vinyl pool & SWCG

[PoolDoc]

Probably the key to successful SWCG use is to learn to run the pool WITHOUT the SWCG. Then you can use the SWCG as a reliable continuous feeder . . . which is what they are really good at . . . and not as a replacement for an involved and knowledgeable pool owners . . . which is what a lot of salespeople imply.

Probably the 2 most important steps toward be becoming successful at easy pool management are learning to test accurately, and to manage the chlorine / stabilizer relationship correctly. Reading the testkit & Best Guess pages linked in my signature will get you started.

Welcome to the forum!

[CarlD]

Welcome.
Ben put it succinctly.

BTW, No matter HOW nice the pool store is, I will bet dollars to donuts they are selling you a bill of goods. And, the worst part is, they probably don't know it.

We have proven, effective, easy, and inexpensive methods of pool care. My SWCG has been super-successful for me for last season and this, because I had long mastered what we call the B-B-B method of pool care that Ben developed. B-B-B stands for Bleach, Borax and Baking Soda as three key ingredients to pool care. Add CYA (Stabilizer) and dry acid or Muriatic Acid and you have EVERYTHING you need.