First off, we might not have a new pool if not for this site. Discouraged by the conflicting information from pool builders, I wasn't willing to pull the trigger on a pool until I found this site and gained the confidence to go for it. I'll post some pics shortly, but first a more pressing issue...
The PB came this morning to start-up our new pebble finish pool, and it was not at all what I expected. I expected something like described in TFP pool school, but instead we got 1/2 gal of muriatic acid, some baking soda, to two trichlor tabs in the skimmer. I asked about follow-up steps...nothing, the PB is done and gone. I already knew we didn't see eye-to-eye on pool care when I politely turned down their preferred package of ozone, UV, PoolRx and in-line tab feeder.
So now I'm seeking advice on completing the start-up process. The pool finished filling ~24 hrs ago. The pump is running continuously on low.
Current TF100 test results:
FC: 0.5
CC: 2.0
TA: 70
CH: 150
CYA: 0
pH: 8.2
According to the Traditional Start-up procedure I would...
-Add metal sequestrant ASAP
-Brush daily and clean filter as needed
-Hold off on CYA and chlorine for another 48 hrs.
Correct?
What about pH and CH? Adjust ASAP or wait like with chlorine?
Any and all advice appreciated.
The PB came this morning to start-up our new pebble finish pool, and it was not at all what I expected. I expected something like described in TFP pool school, but instead we got 1/2 gal of muriatic acid, some baking soda, to two trichlor tabs in the skimmer. I asked about follow-up steps...nothing, the PB is done and gone. I already knew we didn't see eye-to-eye on pool care when I politely turned down their preferred package of ozone, UV, PoolRx and in-line tab feeder.
So now I'm seeking advice on completing the start-up process. The pool finished filling ~24 hrs ago. The pump is running continuously on low.
Current TF100 test results:
FC: 0.5
CC: 2.0
TA: 70
CH: 150
CYA: 0
pH: 8.2
According to the Traditional Start-up procedure I would...
-Add metal sequestrant ASAP
-Brush daily and clean filter as needed
-Hold off on CYA and chlorine for another 48 hrs.
Correct?
What about pH and CH? Adjust ASAP or wait like with chlorine?
Any and all advice appreciated.