New pool, filtered water?

[FloridaRes]

Hi all,

we are about to have the plaster installed (Stonescape) in our new pool. Where we live (Central FL) the water is notoriously known to be super hard, which is also why most houses here have water softeners.

Now filling a new pool, I would like to use our hose (which is non-treated water), but have considered to use a "hose filter" from Amazon. Any experiences with that? In that case, then which filter?

Below is a picture of two different tests from both our tap (water softener) and the outdoor hose (non-treated). And as one can see the total Hardness is waaay high.

Thanks

 

[ajw22]

Stabilizer does not occur naturally in any water. The fact that you read a value for stabilizer shows how inaccurate and worthless test strips are.

Take your test strips and toss them in the garbage.

Order a proper test kit. Taylor K-2006C or TFT Test Kits

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The TFT with the Speed Stir is the best value. And get the salt test if you will chlorinate your pool with a SWG.

Once you get your test kit post the results for pH, TA and CH. Chances are your CH specifically is not as high as you think.

A hose filter will not remove calcium from the water.

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[Texas Splash]

Coupled with all the info provided above, now is also a good time to ensure you download the PoolMath APP and start proacting with it. Pay attention to the section called "Effects of Adding" as that will be very important to help you determine how much of a product to add to the water to achieve a specific chemical level. Once you practice it a bit, you'll see it's easy and very useful.

One final tip - When the builder returns to do more work or begin the start-up process, take note of ANY chemicals products they add to the water. Names and amounts. That can be important later.

 

[FloridaRes]

So nobody have experience with a garden hose filter. Many of them claim they remove calcium and soften the water.

For example this one:

Amazon.com

or this is specifically for pools:
Hydro Life XL Pool and Spa Calcium Block Filter

 

[wireform]

Even if it works as they claim how many would you use to treat 10k gallons