Hello - I stumbled across this site this afternoon when I was trying to educate myself about pool care, and first off let me say thanks to the folks that have built this site. I feel much more empowered to solve this issue myself so I can actually enjoy my pool over labor day weekend.
Here goes...I don't have a test kit. The previous owner of this home told me all I had to do is add salt and make sure the light stays green :lol: The water is nice and clear, but there is what appears to be some organic matter stuck in the small "pits" in in the bottom of the liner. I could get them out with my fingernail, but the pool brush and vacuum couldn't get it...I'm thinking algae. So, I went to Leslie's and got the water tested
FAC - 0
TAC - 0
Salt - 2300
CYA - 0
TA - 80
pH - 8
So it would appear that it is time for me to shock...(or SLAM) this pool. I'm sure it is here somewhere, but I have a few specific questions about how to tackle this...first, some background on the pool:
It is ~15k gallon 17x38 'eight' shaped pool with a Pentair SWG and a sand filter.
Leslie's didn't have any chlorine or CYA, so they told me to come back tomorrow. But, before I start this process should I also buy a good test kit? I saw a couple of recommendations on this site for test kits, but if I can get the process started today/tomorrow I can keep taking samples to Leslie's or just find a test kit to buy there.
Questions:
-What is shock level for my pool and how much chlorine do I need to add (I've heard bleach works too? Does it matter?)
-When should I add the CYA and how much should I add?
-Should I go ahead and add the salt too since I'm low?
-Should I worry about my pH being high at this point?
-Is there anything different I should do with this being a SWG pool? Should I pump the sanitizer output up to 100%?
-Should I buy some algaecide?
Thanks in advance!!
Jason
Here goes...I don't have a test kit. The previous owner of this home told me all I had to do is add salt and make sure the light stays green :lol: The water is nice and clear, but there is what appears to be some organic matter stuck in the small "pits" in in the bottom of the liner. I could get them out with my fingernail, but the pool brush and vacuum couldn't get it...I'm thinking algae. So, I went to Leslie's and got the water tested
FAC - 0
TAC - 0
Salt - 2300
CYA - 0
TA - 80
pH - 8
So it would appear that it is time for me to shock...(or SLAM) this pool. I'm sure it is here somewhere, but I have a few specific questions about how to tackle this...first, some background on the pool:
It is ~15k gallon 17x38 'eight' shaped pool with a Pentair SWG and a sand filter.
Leslie's didn't have any chlorine or CYA, so they told me to come back tomorrow. But, before I start this process should I also buy a good test kit? I saw a couple of recommendations on this site for test kits, but if I can get the process started today/tomorrow I can keep taking samples to Leslie's or just find a test kit to buy there.
Questions:
-What is shock level for my pool and how much chlorine do I need to add (I've heard bleach works too? Does it matter?)
-When should I add the CYA and how much should I add?
-Should I go ahead and add the salt too since I'm low?
-Should I worry about my pH being high at this point?
-Is there anything different I should do with this being a SWG pool? Should I pump the sanitizer output up to 100%?
-Should I buy some algaecide?
Thanks in advance!!
Jason