Our pool was installed in the fall but never opened and equipment never turned on. We just opened it for the spring yesterday so I am getting started today. The builder said they added some salt and chlorine and I did my first run of tests today. Just looking for some support as I work through this. I'm cleaning out the remainder of leaves and vacuuming this afternoon then plan to add chemicals.
Here are my test results:
FC: 0 (i'm guessing the PB didn't add much or was all used up by sun/leaves/junk in the pool.
CC: 0 (didn't test as FC was 0)
pH: 7.5
TA: 140 (not 100% sure I did this correct. Do I keep adding R-0009 until I see a flash of red? Until it turns pinkish and stays that color? Or until it turns red and stays red? I based my results on the latter)
CH: 400 (Do I keep adding R-0012 when the color is purplish or wait until it's definitely blue? I based my results on the latter)
CYA: 0
Salt: 2000 (tested using Taylor K-1766)
Water temp: 58 degrees
Not sure what order I should tackle adding the chemicals or if I should just add them all at once. If I add them this afternoon, how long do I need to wait before re-testing?
Here are my test results:
FC: 0 (i'm guessing the PB didn't add much or was all used up by sun/leaves/junk in the pool.
CC: 0 (didn't test as FC was 0)
pH: 7.5
TA: 140 (not 100% sure I did this correct. Do I keep adding R-0009 until I see a flash of red? Until it turns pinkish and stays that color? Or until it turns red and stays red? I based my results on the latter)
CH: 400 (Do I keep adding R-0012 when the color is purplish or wait until it's definitely blue? I based my results on the latter)
CYA: 0
Salt: 2000 (tested using Taylor K-1766)
Water temp: 58 degrees
Not sure what order I should tackle adding the chemicals or if I should just add them all at once. If I add them this afternoon, how long do I need to wait before re-testing?