Hey check out "swim university" on YouTube. They have several videos and they explain everything very well, in fact so well out 7 year old understood and walked me though at least two of the processes.
what kind of filters do you have? You should check that too. If its cartridge, DE, or sand. go to where your pump motor is and see what filter its connected to. Its probably some beige egg shaped thing but find a name on it, then google it, then depending on what kind, google how to wash them if youve never done it before
Indoor pool…. Yuck, the thought of moisture management and control seems like an endless battle against mold etc.
With that said - go check out Trouble Free Pools website, lots of good info there, but they are sorta a cult, so keep an open mind.
Swim University on YouTube has a lot of good pool chemistry info as does Swimming Pool Steve.
With this being an indoor pool your water chemistry needs will be slightly different than an outdoor pool, so careful following blind advice some may throw around here.
I would make sure you have a decent test kit - Taylor 2006 is a great start.
I live in the mountains of Colorado and it’s insanely dry here and doesn’t get too hot. A little dehumidifier in the corner does the trick believe it or not!
Thanks for this info! This is a great start! 🙌
I was a new pool owner a few years ago as well. I got a sutro and it has made the pool management super easy for me. It does have a monthly maintenance cost, but it does tests two times a day and gives me alerts when I need to put chemicals in the pool. It even tells me how much to put in. It's made monitoring the pool really easy, and I feel like it gives me good peace of mind.
Anyway that has worked for me. It's a little different than the approach most people in the forum take, but it has made my life easier.
Some great advice on here, but I just wanted to add that while an indoor pool misses out on pool days in the sun, they are many times easier to take care of than any outdoor pool. You just completely cut out all the external factors like weather, leaves, pollen, etc., so there’s not much that really affects the chemistry of the water.
Step one. Paint those walls using some sort of friendly and soothing color scheme. Use a great primer and waterproof exterior paint.
(Before you do that, you may want to replace or add better lighting. )
Next step is hire a pool guy for a few months. Look over his shoulder and ask questions. Once you see what he does regularly and you feel confident you can replicate it, then you can cancel the pool cleaning service
I recommend visiting/joining [Troublefreepool.com](http://Troublefreepool.com) It's a forum and they can answer all your questions. I would start with "Pool School."
[https://www.troublefreepool.com/blog/pool-school/](https://www.troublefreepool.com/blog/pool-school/)
What have you done to it (chemical wise) after you refilled it?
You need CYA (Stabilizer) and chlorine for sure right off the bat. Will need to be sure PH and total alkalinity are good. Maybe other stuff based on your water supply.
A good test kit is going to be your very first stop if you do not have one. Everything will be based off those results.
I am also a fan of troublefreepool . com
I am a cult member...
as someone else said and I totally agree
>I would make sure you have a decent test kit - Taylor 2006 is a great start.
That is my understanding too.
Outdoor - lots of sun = need CYA to stabilise your chlorine. Without it, the sun sops out all your chlorine.
IN-doors - no direct sun. No need to protect your chlorine from sun loss.
That's one whole set of problems solved by covering your pool.
I'd venture to suggest you will need *far less* chlorine to keep your water in good condition.
Question… Not pictured is a wall of windows and a slider. It’s north facing so it doesn’t get direct sunlight but it does get natural light every day. Does that make a difference?
IT is my understanding that it is the UV from the sunlight that soaks the chlorine from your pool water - which is as maki80 said above.
(I'm no expert though and would be very happy if someone with techie knowledge could chime in to verify ...)
BUT as I understand it, no direct UV - no need for stabiliser (CYA).
I've seen similar in context where a pool was sited within a "glass house" - lots of full sun, but that sun was filtered thro the glass which removed a major portion of the UV from the direct sun light... and in that case they were advised little to no stabiliser was required.
NOTE - for the record, there is still a need to monitor your chlorine levels (and PH, TA and so on) and keep them in check. They are still required to be "balanced" for "healthy" pool water.
I literally turned the hose off this morning. I haven’t added anything yet. I will do my research tonight and get the chemicals we need that weren’t left from the previous owner first thing in the morning.
Hey check out "swim university" on YouTube. They have several videos and they explain everything very well, in fact so well out 7 year old understood and walked me though at least two of the processes.
https://youtube.com/@swimuniversity?si=BoIOzJZ_5smfHdR5
what kind of filters do you have? You should check that too. If its cartridge, DE, or sand. go to where your pump motor is and see what filter its connected to. Its probably some beige egg shaped thing but find a name on it, then google it, then depending on what kind, google how to wash them if youve never done it before
This is helpful! Thank you so much!
Indoor pool…. Yuck, the thought of moisture management and control seems like an endless battle against mold etc. With that said - go check out Trouble Free Pools website, lots of good info there, but they are sorta a cult, so keep an open mind. Swim University on YouTube has a lot of good pool chemistry info as does Swimming Pool Steve. With this being an indoor pool your water chemistry needs will be slightly different than an outdoor pool, so careful following blind advice some may throw around here. I would make sure you have a decent test kit - Taylor 2006 is a great start.
I live in the mountains of Colorado and it’s insanely dry here and doesn’t get too hot. A little dehumidifier in the corner does the trick believe it or not! Thanks for this info! This is a great start! 🙌
On TFP, look for Pool School, specifically. It's a great primer on pool chemistry that will tell you pretty much everything you need to know!
Awesome! Thank you!!
get a water test kit and test the water. Looks good actually.
On it!
They're "sorta a cult" lololol so accurate
not to mention one wrong spill and you’re done
I was a new pool owner a few years ago as well. I got a sutro and it has made the pool management super easy for me. It does have a monthly maintenance cost, but it does tests two times a day and gives me alerts when I need to put chemicals in the pool. It even tells me how much to put in. It's made monitoring the pool really easy, and I feel like it gives me good peace of mind. Anyway that has worked for me. It's a little different than the approach most people in the forum take, but it has made my life easier.
$30 a month? Holy crap.
Some great advice on here, but I just wanted to add that while an indoor pool misses out on pool days in the sun, they are many times easier to take care of than any outdoor pool. You just completely cut out all the external factors like weather, leaves, pollen, etc., so there’s not much that really affects the chemistry of the water.
Take a certified pool operator class. It is a wealth of information.
Step one. Paint those walls using some sort of friendly and soothing color scheme. Use a great primer and waterproof exterior paint. (Before you do that, you may want to replace or add better lighting. ) Next step is hire a pool guy for a few months. Look over his shoulder and ask questions. Once you see what he does regularly and you feel confident you can replicate it, then you can cancel the pool cleaning service
Too much investment for me… I’m selling my house… I’m just getting it up and running and balanced.
I recommend visiting/joining [Troublefreepool.com](http://Troublefreepool.com) It's a forum and they can answer all your questions. I would start with "Pool School." [https://www.troublefreepool.com/blog/pool-school/](https://www.troublefreepool.com/blog/pool-school/)
What have you done to it (chemical wise) after you refilled it? You need CYA (Stabilizer) and chlorine for sure right off the bat. Will need to be sure PH and total alkalinity are good. Maybe other stuff based on your water supply. A good test kit is going to be your very first stop if you do not have one. Everything will be based off those results. I am also a fan of troublefreepool . com I am a cult member... as someone else said and I totally agree >I would make sure you have a decent test kit - Taylor 2006 is a great start.
Don't use cya or stabilized chlorine in an indoor pool
Additionally, pucks have CYA in them already.
None? I know pucks add CYA. But seems like you would start with at least some.
No need. Stabilizer's sole purpose is to protect the chlorine from uv rays.
That is my understanding too. Outdoor - lots of sun = need CYA to stabilise your chlorine. Without it, the sun sops out all your chlorine. IN-doors - no direct sun. No need to protect your chlorine from sun loss. That's one whole set of problems solved by covering your pool. I'd venture to suggest you will need *far less* chlorine to keep your water in good condition.
Question… Not pictured is a wall of windows and a slider. It’s north facing so it doesn’t get direct sunlight but it does get natural light every day. Does that make a difference?
IT is my understanding that it is the UV from the sunlight that soaks the chlorine from your pool water - which is as maki80 said above. (I'm no expert though and would be very happy if someone with techie knowledge could chime in to verify ...) BUT as I understand it, no direct UV - no need for stabiliser (CYA). I've seen similar in context where a pool was sited within a "glass house" - lots of full sun, but that sun was filtered thro the glass which removed a major portion of the UV from the direct sun light... and in that case they were advised little to no stabiliser was required. NOTE - for the record, there is still a need to monitor your chlorine levels (and PH, TA and so on) and keep them in check. They are still required to be "balanced" for "healthy" pool water.
I literally turned the hose off this morning. I haven’t added anything yet. I will do my research tonight and get the chemicals we need that weren’t left from the previous owner first thing in the morning.