Opening my pool and want to do it real nice this time

[monsterman]

It will be different for every pool because it is based on how many gallons your pool volume is. That’s why you use the Pool Math app, enter your pool volume, then tap the “+” sign at the bottom of the main screen, and tap “log test results”. Enter whatever you can about the water for that day then tap “” at the top of screen to accept/record. Then, back on the main screen tap the FC reading. The amount you logged will be under “current”. Enter “5” in the “Target Free” field and then at the bottom select the 10% liquid bleach. Below that it will show you how much you need for 5ppm.

I get that - but my strips are really confusing to read- there are 4 pads and the diagram on the bottle has only 3 graphs-- so what I guess I am asking- is just off the cuff- I need to put "some amount" of liquid bleach in my 11,000-gallon pool- what is a safe amount to get it on the right path if you will? I know we are flying blind BUT we have to do something?
because if I enter values on that log test results- I will be "fibbing" anyway- so that is not good either.

 

[monsterman]

No advice. You're in excellent hands I'll try to offer a little encouragement though.

I know it seems overwhelming. It's easy to sit back and say trust us and the process. Very difficult to actually trust sometimes. I'm very much a "why" person. The "why" is here on the site. It's confusing at first but once you understand the simple reasoning behind the TFP method, the science makes sense.

Last summer was my first swim season with a pool. I was "sold" before that. Not just because what they offer here is simple, cheap and highly effective, but because I knew EXACTLY what was going to be in the water I was swimming in and how much of it. I also knew it WASN'T going to be a chemical stew of unknown "stuff".

That beautiful grandchild of yours will thank you for all the effort you're putting in now. You'll love how easy this really is and all the extra worry free time you'll have to play in the pool and not work on it.

? still filling the pool - getting there-- I need to know how much liquid chlorine I should ATTEMPT to put in, to begin with since I am really flying blind here- and the water is JUST OK- I would love to attach a pic- but the pic I take with my iPhone keeps saying the file is TOO BIG?? How do I fix that as well so I can send you guys a pic

 

[RLP]

Put in 5 PPM (parts per million) of chlorine per day. This is just maintain the water untill the test kit arrives and you can determine what you need.

The pool math app will tell you the quantity you need to add to reach 5 PPM.

 

[Mdragger88]

I get that - but my strips are really confusing to read- there are 4 pads and the diagram on the bottle has only 3 graphs-- so what I guess I am asking- is just off the cuff- I need to put "some amount" of liquid bleach in my 11,000-gallon pool- what is a safe amount to get it on the right path if you will? I know we are flying blind BUT we have to do something?
because if I enter values on that log test results- I will be "fibbing" anyway- so that is not good either.

Adding 5ppm per day is the safe amount. It is the only “something” you need to do besides vacuuming & the other physical labor/mechanical things. You don’t need to add any logs. Just your 5ppm additions

 

[Mdragger88]

? still filling the pool - getting there-- I need to know how much liquid chlorine I should ATTEMPT to put in, to begin with since I am really flying blind here- and the water is JUST OK- I would love to attach a pic- but the pic I take with my iPhone keeps saying the file is TOO BIG?? How do I fix that as well so I can send you guys a pic

Turn of “live” pics

 

[Newdude]

I need to know how much liquid chlorine I should ATTEMPT to put in, to begin with since I am really flying blind here

Reread post #98.

(70 ounces of 10% chlorine is 5ppm for you)
(One small glug past 1/2 gallon)
(We got you)

 

[monsterman]

Reread post #98.

(70 ounces of 10% chlorine is 5ppm for you)
(One small glug past 1/2 gallon)
(We got you)

THANK OU_- This is finally the answer I have been waiting for-- an actual amount of liquid- because as we all know I have no idea what 5 PPM means in an actual quantity of .liquid- you have saved my day. I can do this daily until I get the test kit? probably on Thursday or Friday?

 

[Newdude]

I can do this daily until I get the test kit?

Yes. Add 1/2 gallon a day. Close enough is close enough. Don't go crazy measuring.


Reread the above posts and start playing with pool math. There are several explanations above on how to use Poolmath and all it takes is for you to understand *1* of them. You will need to use it for the other parameters also. It's a great tool and very easy to learn. We'll even help, but you have to take the first steps.

 

[Mdragger88]

THANK OU_- This is finally the answer I have been waiting for-- an actual amount of liquid- because as we all know I have no idea what 5 PPM means in an actual quantity of .liquid- you have saved my day. I can do this daily until I get the test kit? probably on Thursday or Friday?

PoolMath effects of adding

Yes- add this every day

 

[Kaylee34]

Yes. Add 1/2 gallon a day. Close enough is close enough. Don't go crazy measuring.

This. Try to do it in the morning. Until your test kit shows up, don't put anything else in the pool except water.

 

[monsterman]

Reread post #98.

(70 ounces of 10% chlorine is 5ppm for you)
(One small glug past 1/2 gallon)
(We got you)

hello again- I started all- but I have one more hardware question- I started the filer and the basket that is near the inlet valve from the backwash area- where the water flows from this unit INTO the pump etc- when I remove that cap- I thought the water violently flows OUT But as you can see from the video- it is not_ I removed that clear cap and the water is flowing thru into the pump- does that look OK- with the pressure valve reading and all. I think the only times that this water violently flows out f this is when I have it in backwash mode. Do you know? Just wanted to make sure all looks good- trying to refresh my brain.

 

[Newdude]

I think the only times that this water violently flows out f this is when I have it in backwash mode.

Sounds like it. Get a wide angle picture so we can see the whole.story.

does that look OK- with the pressure valve reading and all.

Probably. The returns (jets) are flowing well ?

Just wanted to make sure all looks good- trying to refresh my brain

It's rough for all of us that take 5 to 8 months off.

 

[monsterman]

The pic on the right is the basket I am asking about- When I loosen those rings with the filter on and in filter mode the water is entering that basket and goes thru to the pump-- what I though was that when I remove that see thru cap- that the water flows over that basket out of it?? But I think that happens ONLY in backwash mode. Correct? I tried to take a video- but again it cannot send it or find it on my iPhone. It shows on my iPhone photos app but when I try to send you the video- that folder does not have that video in it-- so many obstacles. UY

 

[Newdude]

Above ground pool equipment is gravity fed. You need to turn this valve closed (providing it still works) or water will dump out the clear lid area when you open it.



You would also need one on the return side plumbing to stop backwards flow from dumping out of the pump when you remove the basket lid.


You could also plug the return and skimmer with winterizing plugs / gizmos instead of the valves.

 

[monsterman]

Above ground pool equipment is gravity fed. You need to turn this valve closed (providing it still works) or water will dump out the clear lid area when you open it.

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You would also need one on the return side plumbing to stop backwards flow from dumping out of the pump when you remove the basket lid.


You could also plug the return and skimmer with winterizing plugs / gizmos instead of the valves.

if u look at the way the arrows are on the red cap- that shows the water is flowing from the skimmer into this valve and into and thru this basket with the clear lid on it. When I loosen those black knobs- the water is flowing from that valve where the arrows are and into that basket where it catches any junk(leaves and such) and the water continues into the pump and so on. So I think that is right. The only time that the water gushes from that clear-lidded basket are when the valve is turned s that the arrows are pointing perpendicular to the pipes. I think the way it is now is correct for proper water flow.?I am trying desperately to send you better pics- but not allowing me to? Says too large and I turned off LIVE PICS-- there has to be a way?

 

[monsterman]

if u look at the way the arrows are on the red cap- that shows the water is flowing from the skimmer into this valve and into and thru this basket with the clear lid on it. When I loosen those black knobs- the water is flowing from that valve where the arrows are and into that basket where it catches any junk(leaves and such) and the water continues into the pump and so on. So I think that is right. The only time that the water gushes from that clear-lidded basket are when the valve is turned s that the arrows are pointing perpendicular to the pipes. I think the way it is now is correct for proper water flow.?I am trying desperately to send you better pics- but not allowing me to? Says too large and I turned off LIVE PICS-- there has to be a way?

and the jet where the water shoots into the pool is quite powerful and the PSI on the meter shows about 17-- so I think everything is hooked up right. I believe as stated before the only time water gushes over the top of that clear-lidded basket before the pump is when I am doing a backwash- OR when the knob is turned perpendicular to the valve thus the water cannot flow through anymore and goes out the top of that basket when uncovered?

 

[Newdude]

So I think that is right

Sounds like it.

The only time that the water gushes from that clear-lidded basket are when the valve is turned s that the arrows are pointing perpendicular to the pipes

OK. So the valve stops it flowing from the skimmer side, but the return side backflows through the pump because it is also higher, and gravity. You can plug the return jet to stop that anytime you want to clean the pump basket.

 

[monsterman]

and the jet where the water shoots into the pool is quite powerful and the PSI on the meter shows about 17-- so I think everything is hooked up right. I believe as stated before the only time water gushes over the top of that clear-lidded basket before the pump is when I am doing a backwash- OR when the knob is turned perpendicular to the valve thus the water cannot flow through anymore and goes out the top of that basket when uncovered?

this pic shows the water flowing- a video I cannot get to upload.sorry

 

[Newdude]

That's ok. Don't open the lid with the pump running.

Anywho, It's working, and you have flow at the jets Congrats on another successful opening.

 

[monsterman]

That's ok. Don't open the lid with the pump running.

Anywho, It's working, and you have flow at the jets Congrats on another successful opening.

Thank u-- and now for the chemical balancing. Once that is good- I will be so so so Happy.... this is HOW she LOOKS at least