Seeking advice on a new pool start up filled by well water. 20 foot round Intex above ground. Test kit on order. Water is filtering. Have test strips. What should I do while I wait on my kit to arrive?
2 - Add some regular bleach near a return jet with pump running for a day one FC target of about 3 ppm. Tomorrow add bleach each evening for a target of about 5 ppm. We'll update FC and CYA more later.To increase CYA via granular stabilizer, place the required amount as calculated by the Poolmath calculator into a white sock and place in the poolside skimmer basket. For those concerned about suction flow to the pump, suspending the sock near a return jet or from a floating device will also suffice. Best never to allow undissolved granules to rest directly against the pool surface. Squeeze the sock periodically to help it dissipate. Once dissolved, consider your CYA adjusted to that programmed (target) level. CYA test readings should show a rise in 24-48 hours, however some pools may experience a longer delay to fully register. Best to confirm final CYA in about 5-7 days before adding any more stabilizer/conditioner.
Got the drop test kit and added cya as suggested. Following other instructions as directed. Any other advice for now or wait on advanced test kit? Thanks to Texas Splash and PAGirl for the responses.
Still waiting on the good test kit. PH - 7.8. There is an orange goo that settles out on the bottom of the pool. Going to attempt to vacuum with a battery operated vacuum system this afternoon. Having owned a real pool for 16 years in my past and now messing with this Intex without a good way of vacuuming is a challenge. In the past I would have just shot the orange stuff to waste. Any suggestions?
PAGirl I checked out your photos. Looks really nice on the install. How do you vacuum? Do you have the Intex sand filter and if so do you recommend? I was thinking of installing a skimmer and getting a real filter system?