New to this, just emptied and filled my pool with city water

[lmigoni]

I am using the sock method and this morning It was already showing up at around 20 ppm I will continue to add some more until I am in the 40-50 range.
The chlorine is looking stable and the pH is at around 7.4 today with a Chlorine level of 10+ ppm.

 

[triptyx]

I've been adding stabilizer to my pool as well after a fill. I've hung the sock in the skimmer and am squeezing/grinding it with my hands it until the cloudiness is all out of it then letting it soak longer. I'm also taking a day or so between applications to make sure I don't overshoot.

Take it slowly, you don't want to end up high!

 

[lmigoni]

Yes that is exactly my fear, to add too much and end up too high. The main reason I drained the water was because the CYA level was just off the charts, I don't want to start with high levels of CYA.

I will have to remind myself to be patient and continue testing until is completely stable after a few days. I just can't wait to jump in the water. I wonder if I can use the Pool while I am still balancing and finishing the SLAM.

 

[Mr Bruce]

Yes, if the water is clear and FC <= SLAM level go for it!

 

[lmigoni]

Thank you for the recommendation. I was able to spend a few hours this week end enjoying the crystal clear water of the pool and it felt great.