Ok so our new pool will be here Thursday. What do I need to do chemically. I've got the ground prepped, i just want to have the chemicals here to put them in and swim as soon as possible! Thanks in advance
- Day 1, increase FC to 2-3 ppm with regular bleach, then on day 2 and beyond maintain FC around 4-5 ppmTo increase CYA via granular stabilizer, place the required amount as calculated by the Poolmath calculator into a white sock and place in the poolside skimmer basket. For those concerned about suction flow to the pump, suspending the sock near a return jet or from a floating device will also suffice. Best never to allow undissolved granules to rest directly against the pool surface. Squeeze the sock periodically to help it dissipate. Once dissolved, consider your CYA adjusted to that programmed (target) level. CYA test readings should show a rise in 24-48 hours, however some pools may experience a longer delay to fully register. Best to confirm final CYA in about 5-7 days before adding any more stabilizer/conditioner.
So that holds about 7600 gallons. That's getting up there in size, so make sure you get one of the recommended test kits and read/follow all about pool care. That's a lot of water to dump and refill if you don't do it right.Sorry its a Summer Waves Elite 18 x 48. With an intex 16" 3000 GPH Sand filter and pump combo. Since everybody seems to upgrade lol
Short answer: NO. The pool $tore is not your friend. They exist by removing money from your wallet to pad their bank account. Plus, they are VERY unreliable on their testing methods. There is no guarantee that the person testing your water is trained in any way. Searching around on this site, will find that many people here have confirmed this. Get the recommended test kit and learn how to care for your own pool. And only put in chemicals that you understand by using the Pool Math.Im thinking of taking a water sample to the local pool place for the first few times to make sure I do it right, good idea?
If you would go into the water as if it were your bathtub, then yes. But the sooner you treat the water with chlorine bleach, the sooner it will kill off anything bad that gets in the water.Lastly, should i be able to swim the first day once we get it filled or no?
Somebody needs to write a new setup manual. Lol. Ok so fill it up, test the water and just use the pool calculator to tell me what to add?
Here's a very down & dirty version of what to expect when pool is full of water:
- Add granular stabilizer for a minimum CYA target of 30.
- Day 1, increase FC to 2-3 ppm with regular bleach, then on day 2 and beyond maintain FC around 4-5 ppmTo increase CYA via granular stabilizer, place the required amount as calculated by the Poolmath calculator into a white sock and place in the poolside skimmer basket. For those concerned about suction flow to the pump, suspending the sock near a return jet or from a floating device will also suffice. Best never to allow undissolved granules to rest directly against the pool surface. Squeeze the sock periodically to help it dissipate. Once dissolved, consider your CYA adjusted to that programmed (target) level. CYA test readings should show a rise in 24-48 hours, however some pools may experience a longer delay to fully register. Best to confirm final CYA in about 5-7 days before adding any more stabilizer/conditioner.
- Adjust pH to about 7.5-7.7
That's a very basic intro without covering some other items like TA and CH. Once you have your test kit, you can post a full set of results and we'll be glad to get more detailed with chemical adjustments. Hope that helps.