I want to get off to the best start possible, no pool or water yet I looked up the most recent water report for my city and will be starting with:
PH 8.0 to 8.4
TA 93 to 120
Calcium 97 to 110 ppm
I know I will need to add the PH Down to get between 7.2 and 7.4 (level the ionizer says is optimal for it)
The ioziner say to run 4-6 hours a day but is designed for a 10,000 gallon pool, mine is just over half that so I will play around to keep copper at the recommended 0.3 to 0.5 ppm. I plan to run the pump longer and will be switching to a two speed pump as soon as it arrives.
Please advise about the chlorine. They sent Pooline Super Dichlor 56 which I am assuming is shock? They also sent a couple of tablets (no label or container). When I purchased the pool they said all I needed to do is add 1 tbsp of shock once a week and that is it. The ionizer says to use a floater basket with 2-3 dichlo tablets to keep the chlorine level at 0.5 ppm. I had to look up "dichlo"…I have no idea if that is what those tablets I have are or not. I really am very new to all of this!!
I am open to how I obtain clean, clear, safe water. Daily swimmers will include myself and my Labrador Retriever, weekly swimmers will include my son, daughter-in-law, and two year old grandson. I have a severe immune deficiency but am most susceptible to air-born illness. I appreciate all advice on the best way to keep my pool in the best shape from the beginning.
PH 8.0 to 8.4
TA 93 to 120
Calcium 97 to 110 ppm
I know I will need to add the PH Down to get between 7.2 and 7.4 (level the ionizer says is optimal for it)
The ioziner say to run 4-6 hours a day but is designed for a 10,000 gallon pool, mine is just over half that so I will play around to keep copper at the recommended 0.3 to 0.5 ppm. I plan to run the pump longer and will be switching to a two speed pump as soon as it arrives.
Please advise about the chlorine. They sent Pooline Super Dichlor 56 which I am assuming is shock? They also sent a couple of tablets (no label or container). When I purchased the pool they said all I needed to do is add 1 tbsp of shock once a week and that is it. The ionizer says to use a floater basket with 2-3 dichlo tablets to keep the chlorine level at 0.5 ppm. I had to look up "dichlo"…I have no idea if that is what those tablets I have are or not. I really am very new to all of this!!
I am open to how I obtain clean, clear, safe water. Daily swimmers will include myself and my Labrador Retriever, weekly swimmers will include my son, daughter-in-law, and two year old grandson. I have a severe immune deficiency but am most susceptible to air-born illness. I appreciate all advice on the best way to keep my pool in the best shape from the beginning.