I finally was able to get the pump and filter hooked up and pool filled the rest of the way Friday night. Started adding chemical. So far I have added about 400 oz of 6% bleach, (I did this over two days since I did not have any CYA and FC dropped during the day Sat), 12 pounds of Borax, 6 pounds of powder CYA, and due to cloudy water 5 oz of Aqua Chem super water clarifier. I did the over night chlorine drop test and did not lose any, plus my cc is at or about 0, so I am quite certain I don't have an algae problem. Also one of my wonderful children accidentally got about a shovel full of dirt in the pool which I think explains the cloudy water. I have been using my Polaris 65 (which needs constant attention since it loves to coil up on itself) and vacuuming some to get the dirt out. I know I tested too early for the CYA, but I am happy with the results so far. Anyway here are my numbers, and yes I am concerned about the high TA, but I might wait a few days to see what it does. The pool was filled 100% with well water.
Before Chem
FC 0
CC .5
TC .5
PH 6.8
TA 20(I think)
CYA 0
Temp 70
Today
FC 5.5
CC 0
TC 5.5
PH 7.6
TA 130
CYA 45
Temp 72
Before Chem
FC 0
CC .5
TC .5
PH 6.8
TA 20(I think)
CYA 0
Temp 70
Today
FC 5.5
CC 0
TC 5.5
PH 7.6
TA 130
CYA 45
Temp 72
