Pool start up wetedge signature matrix ( day three) cloudy, bubbles on surface

[Tom09]

Added a gallon , I bought dry stabilizer but need a scale to measure it out. I’ll do that tonight.

Re-tested ph right now and I’m at 7.6 I’m going to drop it to 7.4

 

[ajw22]

Re-tested ph right now and I’m at 7.6 I’m going to drop it to 7.4

Why?

 

[Tom09]

Why?

To get my lsi/csi in line , If my ch is 320ish I’m over +30

 

[ajw22]

The normal CSI guidelines is not applicable to new plaster finishes under 30 days old. It is actually necessary, to achieve a smooth and dense surface, to have about a +0.5 CSI during the first 30 days. This is because the plaster (cement paste) surface contains about 20% calcium hydroxide, which is somewhat soluble in balanced and slightly positive CSI water and can be dissolved away. The plaster surface needs to be "carbonated" before the CSI should be lowered to the acceptable and balanced range. And that generally is achieved during the first month under balanced water.

 

[Tom09]

The normal CSI guidelines is not applicable to new plaster finishes under 30 days old. It is actually necessary, to achieve a smooth and dense surface, to have about a +0.5 CSI during the first 30 days. This is because the plaster (cement paste) surface contains about 20% calcium hydroxide, which is somewhat soluble in balanced and slightly positive CSI water and can be dissolved away. The plaster surface needs to be "carbonated" before the CSI should be lowered to the acceptable and balanced range. And that generally is achieved during the first month under balanced water.

That’s Wetedge startup guide, although appears they only have one that covers their plaster/pebble finishes. What should I do?

 

[ajw22]

First of all Wetedge is talking LSI and we use CSI. They are calculated a bit differently. Mixing then causes confusion.

CSI of 0.31 is fine. I would not micromanage your pH and lower it. Keep your CSI in the +0.3 to +0.5 range.

CSI and LSI - Further Reading

www.troublefreepool.com

 

[Tom09]

First of all Wetedge is talking LSI and we use CSI. They are calculated a bit differently. Mixing then causes confusion.

CSI of 0.31 is fine. I would not micromanage your pH and lower it. Keep your CSI in the +0.3 to +0.5 range.

CSI and LSI - Further Reading

www.troublefreepool.com

They came out the same that’s why I referenced TFP.

For chlorine is it a problem to add more than the range since my CYA is low and I can’t manage it until later?

 

[ajw22]

For chlorine is it a problem to add more than the range since my CYA is low and I can’t manage it until later?

How much FC do you have and how much do you want to add?

 

[Tom09]

How much FC do you have and how much do you want to add?

2.4 idk maybe to get over 3 but I guess I have it at 3 it should last for 7-8 hrs with cya at 21, high of 90 today. Not as bad

 

[ajw22]

I would keep your FC below 4.

 

[Tom09]

I would keep your FC below 4.

This darn ch test keeps throwing me off, I tested today again and maybe it’s around 250-275, I really don’t know. Should I add CH?

There’s not much I can adjust with a low CH.

TDS on Orenda actually plays a part, I don’t have an actual tester to ensure accuracy. I was playing with the tds and if it’s high it will throw the totals negative.

 

[ajw22]

Relax. Your startup water is fine.

There are too many variables to hit a perfect number. Stop micromanaging it.

Keep your FC around 3 and your pH in the high 7's for the first 30 days and your pool will be fine.