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A friend gave me some. He used to have his own pool business, and gets it from a place that doesnt serve the public. He just gave me 8 gals to start out. Not sure if I'll be able to re-up regularly, or if I'm gonna have to go with bleach or 10% at home Depot (hdx). Do you have any...

Ok that was a pretty short read :). Thanks again mknauss!

Thanks for the link! I'll have to read up on that. I also found a YouTube video that walked me through the menu and I understand it now. Just gotta figure out runtimes now by reading your link :)

Yup - about 48-60 oz of 12.5% a day - does that seem right for 13k gallons in Phoenix heat? I did download the manual, but couldn't really make heads or tails of getting the schedule figured out or set. Is there a good baseline to start with for runtime? Like enough runtime for 1-2x pool...

So, first off, a big thanks to you guys for helping me figure out my chemicals. Now that I drained/filled, everything's pretty stable. That said - I have no idea what the current schedule for my Pentair pump is, or how to modify it. I tried reading the manual, but couldn't really make much...

sorry about the ambiguity! (edited original post to replace the, in hindsight, horribly worded statement) what I was trying to say is there was no algae or cloudiness of the pool. It was crystal clear. I just drained due to high CH & CYA readings. The pump did run overnight. Thanks!

Just tested this morning. Looks like I passed the OCLT. FC 10, CC 0. I'll see how much chlorine I go through at this CYA. The pool does get quite a bit of shade. Thanks so much for guiding me through all this.

A few hours later (just after dark) FC 10.5 (I put in enough for 10, as that's what the poolmath app said) CC - 0 CYA - 30 Note The pool didn't have any direct sunlight after I added the chlorine

Thanks!! MA, CYA, and bleach added per poolmath! Pump running & I brushed just for good measure. I'll test in a few hours and update.

So next steps, if someone would be kind enough to confirm... Pump running for all steps 1) add muriatic acid (I have 31.45%, but not sure what the 20° Baume means in the app?) 2) wait (how long?) 3) add cya 4) brush to aid in mixing/dispersion 5) wait (how long? Have a gallon liquid instant...

Oh yeah I was getting it every 15 minutes :) It's all full now, and did a test...results below FC/CC both 0 pH 7.6 TA 130 CH 225 CYA test stops at 30, so less than that. Was absolutely clear, so 0 or very close to it.

Ok thanks for the help and the tip! I'll.post back later tonight once it finally finished filling and I can run the pump and add cya. Thanks!

Hey there! I'm a new pool owner in Gilbert too, and just found this forum about a week ago when we closed on our house. Doing a drain/fill today! Welcome!

For liquid cya, do I just pour it in? I already have it - a friend gave his supplies to me.

Since my CH and CYA we're through the roof, I went ahead with draining yesterday afternoon, and started my fill last night. I expect it to finish the fill in the next 6 hours (roughly). So, while I wait for my pool to fill, I figured I should plan my steps out once it's done filling. I have...

thanks! I'm a bit worried about the plaster now, so I think I'll give the replacement strategy a try. I saw another post essentially about putting a bucket on the steps, and filling with supply, while pumping out from the deep end. My supply would be warmer than the pool. What CYA level would...

So, instead of going back to sleep when I woke up at 5am, I've been reading through most articles on here, and think I'll do my tests again, with the extended direction I found. When I did my CH test, I think I was reaching the fading endpoint, but was unaware of that possibility. As for the...

Thanks for the warning. Would it be correct to assume that the pump speed it typically adjustable? In regards to backing up into the house, would I just need to keep an eye on my toilets/sinks? How frequently would I need to check to make sure I catch a backup before it's too late?

Hah...I thought you meant spraying it in a sense of some sort of product or coating, not just to keep it wet. Thanks! Looks like in my area I can just drain to the sewer clean out, and it should take roughly 4-5 hours to drain, and another 25 to fill.

Thanks I appreciate it! As for spraying the plaster, is that something pretty easy to DIY, or is that something typically recommended to hire out? What am I looking at in terms of cost, and is there a general age at which it should be done? I still have to research the age of the pool. Right...

Also, in regards to the equipment & valves...I don't really know how to use any of the controls. Is that something the forum can help me with, or should I have a pool company come out and show me the ropes, inspect, and label everything for me? If so, what would be a reasonable price range for...

So, presumably I would just call the city (water/sewer utility) to determine that... I'll give them a call when they open tomorrow... As for drying out...it's going to hit the mid 90's this week for the high...how long should I expect it to take to drain and fill, and would that time be enough...

Ok, so the line he gave me about not using liquid chlorine above 85° is...basically inaccurate then? So, being completely unfamiliar with how to drain/fill the pool, how would I go about that? Would it be feasible to drain just half, or should I do a complete drain/fill? Can you point me in...

So, first off, I'd like to thank the community for what I've already learned from reading the helpful articles. I have a ton of questions about the pool that came with this house I purchased, so I'll try to keep it organized. The previous owners always rented out the property, and didn't share...