Hello all!
After 2 years without a pool (that we lost from damage during an awful storm) we have decided to once again take the plunge into pool ownership.
This time we opted for an Intex XTR 26x52 pool that I got a killer deal on in December (Merry Christmas to me!)
We live in the country and use a well.
We set up the pool on Saturday and slowly started the process of filling with our well (delivery of water is not an option so we take it very slow to be safe).
We used the Pleatco PPS6120 Filter Cartridge on the end of our hose to filter our well water this time, hoping that will help with any of the metals and such we fought for so many years.
Our pool will be filled by later this afternoon so we can begin running the pump.
We have our old skimmer/pump/filter from our last above ground pool but will be using the provided filter/pump from Intex for this season (altho we know adding the skimmer is a good idea the hubby is NOT fond of cutting into our brand new pool so I am agreeing to use what was provided, for now). So the sand filter that Intex provides is what we have.
In the past we have followed the BBB method but it's been a while since we set up a new pool from scratch.
I do have the fancy test tube water test kit (can't remember the name, again it's been 2 years) that's recommended on this site.
Do I need to test the water now as it stands and then add bleach or should I plan to add bleach right away as we know it'll need at least that (I assume)?
I'd like to pick up the chemicals I need on my home from school day.
Thanks for any help you can provide. We are excited but nervous, our well water has always given us grief...
After 2 years without a pool (that we lost from damage during an awful storm) we have decided to once again take the plunge into pool ownership.
This time we opted for an Intex XTR 26x52 pool that I got a killer deal on in December (Merry Christmas to me!)
We live in the country and use a well.
We set up the pool on Saturday and slowly started the process of filling with our well (delivery of water is not an option so we take it very slow to be safe).
We used the Pleatco PPS6120 Filter Cartridge on the end of our hose to filter our well water this time, hoping that will help with any of the metals and such we fought for so many years.
Our pool will be filled by later this afternoon so we can begin running the pump.
We have our old skimmer/pump/filter from our last above ground pool but will be using the provided filter/pump from Intex for this season (altho we know adding the skimmer is a good idea the hubby is NOT fond of cutting into our brand new pool so I am agreeing to use what was provided, for now). So the sand filter that Intex provides is what we have.
In the past we have followed the BBB method but it's been a while since we set up a new pool from scratch.
I do have the fancy test tube water test kit (can't remember the name, again it's been 2 years) that's recommended on this site.
Do I need to test the water now as it stands and then add bleach or should I plan to add bleach right away as we know it'll need at least that (I assume)?
I'd like to pick up the chemicals I need on my home from school day.
Thanks for any help you can provide. We are excited but nervous, our well water has always given us grief...