first pool opening..when to do chems?

[tookiesmom07]

I work 11 hour days, 6 days a week. We are about to get the water to level in our pool. Should I test the water before I leave at 5 a.m. and add chemist then? I cant be home til about 6 p.m. to do anything else. And the pump should be running during all this for a few days at least right? Should I adjust chemist again if I retest when I get home? All of this is slightly confusing, especially due to our working hours. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

 

[duraleigh]

First and foremost, you must test the water. You may or may not need anything but only valid test results will tell you that. Once you have interpreted your test results (post them here for assistance) you can then determine what and how much should be added.

 

[tookiesmom07]

Thanks! The pool is still filling. Hopefully I can test soon and post here about it.

 

[duraleigh]

Post 'em up. We'll all help you get started right.

 

[Sapo]

I'm right there too. going to setup Pump and Filter tomorrow
TF-100 Kit arrived yesterday. Already, dumped a gallon of liquid chlorine because I knew the water
was going to be stagnant for a day. I'll post my results this weekend.

 

[Sapo]

Hello I don't have a chlorine reading yet to measure after dumping a gallon of 10% two days ago.
Had a high level immediately adding so I thought I should wait a day or two first. Ph is approximately 7.5
No CYA also.Haven't tested for TA yet. My question is do I get the FC up first then test every thing else afterwards?
Also, how soon do I check FC after adding and how long o I run the pump? Do you check while pump runs?
Need help please reply

 

[Sapo]

Here's my readings after first week
FC..5
CC 1.0=TC 1.5
PH 7.5
TA 150
CH 80
CYA 30

1st time checked CC a little alarmed alot of activity this week. It has been over 100 everyday
Starting to get comfortable with test kit now

 

[Smykowski]

Your FC is too low and your CC is too high. Probably time to shock it. How does the water look?

 

[Sapo]

Thanks for quick reply
Added 1/2 jug 10% liquid chlorine last night
FC up to 3 now 12 hrs later will recheck tonight for CC hopefully
It falls. Pool still looks good running pump
8-10 hrs a day

 

[Sapo]

At 7:45 PST

FC 1.5
CC 0.5

Nice to see CC fall to. 5, a lot kids in pool today . Temps here in Sacramento are staying well
above 100 degrees for a week now. dropped another 1/2 gallon jug 10% tonight we'll see tomorrow
if CC is gone. Hopefully shock treatment won't be needed.

 

[Sapo]

6:45am

FC. 8.0
CC. 1.0
TA. 170
CH. 60
CYA 40
PH. 7.7

Time to add 21oz muriactic acid :|
As per pool calculator wish me luck.

 

[Sapo]

I'm glad I waited tested again at 8:45 pm

FC 2.0
CC 0
TA. 140
CYA. 30
PH 7.8

I'll take for now. TA a little high and pH creeping up