New Pool in Florida (Well Water)

[Gambit80]

 

[JessBlount617]

We might have to work with this return. Does that piece come off? Could you secure a flexible tube to it to run through the bucket back into the pool?

 

[Gambit80]

It does come off, but I don't seem to have anything that will attach.

 

[Gambit80]

I do have a sump pump, not sure how long that may take, though

 

[JessBlount617]

The sump pump may be your best option - let's not take apart your brand new pool just to filter the water. I would get that pump going ASAP - drop it in your pool, cycle the water through the bucket. Do you have a way to balance the bucket so it dumps back into the pool? I use my ladder and a combo of ratchet straps/rope/bungee cords.

 

[Gambit80]

I will be doing so as soon as I get home today. Pool is now full. I should also start the main pump for circulation, as well, correct?

 

[JessBlount617]

Yeah if your water has reached your skimmer it's good to kick on your pump

 

[Gambit80]

Bucket method started.

 

[Gambit80]

I am sure I am overthinking, but am I waiting until iron is removed before adding salt? Starting to balance the water?

 

[JessBlount617]

Bucket method started.View attachment 594857View attachment 594858View attachment 594859View attachment 594860

YOU NAILED THIS!! Nicely done!!

 

[JessBlount617]

I am sure I am overthinking, but am I waiting until iron is removed before adding salt? Starting to balance the water?

If your water is at skimmer level - you can begin the chemical balancing now. The bucket isn't going to take away any of the chemical factor of the pool - it's simply to catch the iron.

 

[Gambit80]

2 days of bucket method, still pulling iron from the water.

 

[Gambit80]

Woohoo! Looks like it's getting there...

 

[Gambit80]

Thank you @JessBlount617 and @PoolStored! Water has been crystal clear since Friday. I am currently running the bucket one more time (overnight last night), but I anticipate it will be the last time needed. This has been an immense help getting our pool first opened up.

 

[JessBlount617]

It looks WONDERFUL!

Post up a full panel of chems (unless you have Pool Math linked and we can check your latest run) to make sure you're in good balance!

 

[JessBlount617]

Update - I just pulled your logs - everything looks great!! Keep up the awesome work!!

 

[Gambit80]

Update - I just pulled your logs - everything looks great!! Keep up the awesome work!!

Thank you! Should I be concerned about TA being so high? I plan on picking up Muriatic Acid today to lower PH, which if I understand correctly, will help lower TA (with aeration).

 

[Gambit80]

Whew....is a 4.5 drop of FC expected on a extremely sunny day in Florida? High of 94, felt like 106. Working to dial in my SWG and daily average loss.

 

[PoolStored]

Whew....is a 4.5 drop of FC expected on a extremely sunny day in Florida? High of 94, felt like 106. Working to dial in my SWG and daily average loss.

Yep, particularly in summer.

 

[Gambit80]

Thanks. Should be shooting for a 8 to 10 every day to make it up?