I just took a sample of pool water to Leslie's, and this is and they came up with, with their preferred ranges in parentheses.
FAC 5.01 ppm (1-4)
Total Chlorine 5.01 (within 0.2 of FAC)
PH 7.6 (7.2 - 7.8)
Total Alkalinity 56 ppm (80-120)
Calcium Hardness 147 ppm (200-400)
CYA 44 ppm (50-100)
Iron 0 ppm (0 - 0.2)
Copper 0.3 ppm (0 - 0.2)
Phosphates 340 ppb (0 - 100)
Salt 2245 ppm (3000-4000)
So, first and foremost they said I gotta do 17 Oz No Metal around the edge of the pool and 1 Culator Powerpack in the skimmer,, which I've done both, but added probably 24oz No Metal by accident. In 24 hours, they said to bring another sample in to ensure the copper is coming down.
The second most important thing to do was to get the Phosphates down after getting the copper down. Then, of course, they've recommended Alkalinity Up, Hardness Plus, Conditioner, and salt. I bought everything at Lowe's (except the No-Phos which I guess I have to go back to Leslie's to get when I retest for copper tomorrow).
I say all this to say the pool has been looking great except some iron/copper looking stains on the pool floor but not a lot, and what looked like black/Grey staining on the whole pool floor but that went away on its own the past week after adding salt. Is all this recommended needed? And, does everyone's pool attract worms, salamanders, etc, or is that because it's unbalanced and creatures think it's the water they live in?
Thanks in advance!
FAC 5.01 ppm (1-4)
Total Chlorine 5.01 (within 0.2 of FAC)
PH 7.6 (7.2 - 7.8)
Total Alkalinity 56 ppm (80-120)
Calcium Hardness 147 ppm (200-400)
CYA 44 ppm (50-100)
Iron 0 ppm (0 - 0.2)
Copper 0.3 ppm (0 - 0.2)
Phosphates 340 ppb (0 - 100)
Salt 2245 ppm (3000-4000)
So, first and foremost they said I gotta do 17 Oz No Metal around the edge of the pool and 1 Culator Powerpack in the skimmer,, which I've done both, but added probably 24oz No Metal by accident. In 24 hours, they said to bring another sample in to ensure the copper is coming down.
The second most important thing to do was to get the Phosphates down after getting the copper down. Then, of course, they've recommended Alkalinity Up, Hardness Plus, Conditioner, and salt. I bought everything at Lowe's (except the No-Phos which I guess I have to go back to Leslie's to get when I retest for copper tomorrow).
I say all this to say the pool has been looking great except some iron/copper looking stains on the pool floor but not a lot, and what looked like black/Grey staining on the whole pool floor but that went away on its own the past week after adding salt. Is all this recommended needed? And, does everyone's pool attract worms, salamanders, etc, or is that because it's unbalanced and creatures think it's the water they live in?
Thanks in advance!
