Just got done filling tonight. Now what?

[evergreen61dc]

Hello guys/gals,

We just got done filling our pool tonight at about 1045pm. Needless to say I didn't do much after that besides grab an initial water sample and throw the cover on the pool. I was hoping to run the filter but its about time to hit the sack.

Here are my initial test results from a kit I purchased -

Tot. Cl2 - .5
PH - 7.2
Alk - 150
Hardness - 130

As for my next step I'm assuming add chlorine. I did pick up a couple gallons of liquid Cl2 the 10% sodium hypo flavor. On those jugs it tells me to dump the 64 oz per 10,000 gallons, so I would use roughly a half gallon of it and make sure the filter is running. Is this the proper procedure for start up or what are your suggestions?

 

[911medic]

Someone else will be along to give you more specific responses, but in the meantime, post #3 in this thread is a good place to start: First pool setup HELP

 

[MarianParoo]

Good link above!

Buy some stabilizer, available at Walmart, etc. Look for close to 100% cyanuric acid (CYA).

Then add 3 cups by volume.

For now, add 1/3 gallon of bleach every day until you OWN a testkit that can measure CYA.

You need to get a testkit that measures stabilizer, (CYA). For your sized pool, an HTH 6-way (Walmart carries them- NOT the strips, the drops kit) will do, but a recommended testkit Pool School - Test Kits Compared
would be even better if you have the bucks.

 

[evergreen61dc]

Yep I actually have that kit you speak. I think it says it only has two tests for the cya though. Do you can you buy just the cya at wallyworld too, or is this test not a weekly or daily thing?

 

[Casey]

Please refer to Pool School and read the ABC's of Pool Water Chemistry.

 

[MarianParoo]

The CYA, yes. The CYA test alone? No.

Once you have your CYA where you want it, most people test CYA once a month or less. 2 tests isn't enough. I didn't realize the 6-way had so few.

Here is a link to the article Casey mentioned:
Pool School - ABCs of Pool Water Chemistry