New Plaster

[snichols1219]

We replastered our SW pool yesterday & pool is just about full. We are doing to startup on it and I just want to clarify about adding acid. In the blog post it says to balance the water before swimming ~ does this include adding acid to bring pH down at this point in time, or we need to wait a certain period before doing that like with the salt? We are in Houston if that makes any kind of difference.
Thanks for your help!
Shannon

 

[Texas Splash]

Generally, a newly plastered pool will come with start-up instructions from the contractor. Didn't they give you any guidance? It is normally required for the warranty. As far as salt, you can't add that for 30 days, so you'll balance the CYA and FC together (to prevent algae) as a non-salt pool as noted on the FC/CYA Levels. Acid will be required as new plaster causes the pH to rise rather quickly until it fully cures, so add acid periodically to keep the pH around 7.7-7.8. Pour the acid slowly and carefully near the return jets. Hope that helps.

 

[snichols1219]

Generally, a newly plastered pool will come with start-up instructions from the contractor. Didn't they give you any guidance? It is normally required for the warranty. As far as salt, you can't add that for 30 days, so you'll balance the CYA and FC together (to prevent algae) as a non-salt pool as noted on the FC/CYA Levels. Acid will be required as new plaster causes the pH to rise rather quickly until it fully cures, so add acid periodically to keep the pH around 7.7-7.8. Pour the acid slowly and carefully near the return jets. Hope that helps.

But I don't add any chlorine or Stabilizer for 72 hours?

 

[Texas Splash]

But I don't add any chlorine or Stabilizer for 72 hours?

That's true. Very common. But as soon as you hit that mark, have the liquid chlorine and stabilizer in a sock (ready for soaking) to go into the pool.

 

[snichols1219]

That's true. Very common. But as soon as you hit that mark, have the liquid chlorine and stabilizer in a sock (ready for soaking) to go into the pool.

I have never used anything but liquid stabilizer ~ Natural Chemistry. Should I not use liquid in this case?
Thanks for your help!

 

[Texas Splash]

Liquid stabilizer (conditioner) is just fine. More expensive, but fine to use.

 

[snichols1219]

Liquid stabilizer (conditioner) is just fine. More expensive, but fine to use.

Thank you! One more question ~ this is what they gave my husband at Leslie's to use for chlorine ~ is this way to use or I should be using something else? The word "shock" on it concerns me.

 

[Texas Splash]

It's liquid chlorine (sodium hypochlorite), the same as regular bleach just at a higher 12.5 % strength. It's very good.

 

[Texas Splash]

They use the term "shock", but don't let that throw you off. It's just chlorine. Now that you know you have one good source for chlorine, shop around. Home Depot has their 3 pack of HDX chlorine. It used to be $9.98, but mine went up to $12.98 this year. But any liquid pool chlorine (sodium Hypochlorite) will do just fine. Walmart also has 10% chlorine called Pool Essentials. If you are forced to use regular bleach (not as strong), just make sure it's regular and nothing scented or splashless. Also avoid the Clorox brand bleach.

 

[TexEdmond]

FWIW Home Depot had the 4-packs of the Pool Essentials Chlorinating liquid in stock up here in OKC this weekend. $4 per bottle of 10% is a better deal long-term. It's about $10 more per case at Leslie's.

Pool Essentials Pool Chlorinating Liquid (4-Pack) 26489355392 - The Home Depot

Pool Essentials Chlorinating Liquid is used for everyday swimming pool water sanitization. This easy to use liquid chlorine pool chemical effectively cleans pool water and kills bacteria. The fast acting

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