Had 18' round above-ground installed last Thursday. Hayward EC40AC with Spec-X Pump. Circulation seems good.
Filled through next day, waited for rain to pass through. Added DE on Saturday per instructions, along with water conditioner. Floated some Chlorine pucks. At dusk, shocked pool with packet provided. Just have test strips right now, but FCI was good. Alk and pH were low. Cya was low -- not sure what these all mean or what to do next (aside from a better way to test).
Need basic (treat me like I'm 5) advice: My understanding is I should run the filter 12 hours during the day, and float chlorine pucks daily. Shock every 1-2 weeks? What should I be testing for and adding on regular basis moving forward? How often do I add DE?
Anyone who can help me establish a healthy routine with what I'm working here, I would greatly appreciate it -- there's so much information on the web/this website that I'm feeling overwhelmed.
Filled through next day, waited for rain to pass through. Added DE on Saturday per instructions, along with water conditioner. Floated some Chlorine pucks. At dusk, shocked pool with packet provided. Just have test strips right now, but FCI was good. Alk and pH were low. Cya was low -- not sure what these all mean or what to do next (aside from a better way to test).
Need basic (treat me like I'm 5) advice: My understanding is I should run the filter 12 hours during the day, and float chlorine pucks daily. Shock every 1-2 weeks? What should I be testing for and adding on regular basis moving forward? How often do I add DE?
Anyone who can help me establish a healthy routine with what I'm working here, I would greatly appreciate it -- there's so much information on the web/this website that I'm feeling overwhelmed.