I convinced the powers that be that we needed to drain and refill our pool to bring CyA and calcium levels down in our pool. I drained yesterday, and am almost done filling it up using three hoses. In any event, I have a couple questions regarding setting pool up once it's filled.
I know the first step is to test everything once it is filled. I just got my Taylor K-2006C so I will be using that once it's filled. Since my cya and chlorine levels will virtually be zero and I didn't want algae to grow, I put in my chlorine float with some pucks once the pool was halfway. That way I can get rid of the tablets and raise a little cya until I start using bleach. I also have two 1lb packets of Triclor powder that I use to use as shock. I plan to ditch the pucks and these packets, however i figured I could dump those in once the pool can be circulated to raise initial chlorine levels and add some more cya.Once I do that, I would then test and add any remaining cya I need from the stabilizer and exclusively use bleach.
Does this approach seem reasonable or should I still not add the triclor powder? Also, how long after adding triclor powder and using the pucks will my proper cya levels show up on my test? I want to make sure my reading is accurate before adding any extra cya.
Lastly, my pool does not have a return that I can tie the cya powder to. All my returns are in the floor cleaning jets. Is there another method of adding stabilizer other than placing it in a sock and putting it near the pump return? If not, I may just pay the extra and get the liquid version.
Thanks for for your feedback.
I know the first step is to test everything once it is filled. I just got my Taylor K-2006C so I will be using that once it's filled. Since my cya and chlorine levels will virtually be zero and I didn't want algae to grow, I put in my chlorine float with some pucks once the pool was halfway. That way I can get rid of the tablets and raise a little cya until I start using bleach. I also have two 1lb packets of Triclor powder that I use to use as shock. I plan to ditch the pucks and these packets, however i figured I could dump those in once the pool can be circulated to raise initial chlorine levels and add some more cya.Once I do that, I would then test and add any remaining cya I need from the stabilizer and exclusively use bleach.
Does this approach seem reasonable or should I still not add the triclor powder? Also, how long after adding triclor powder and using the pucks will my proper cya levels show up on my test? I want to make sure my reading is accurate before adding any extra cya.
Lastly, my pool does not have a return that I can tie the cya powder to. All my returns are in the floor cleaning jets. Is there another method of adding stabilizer other than placing it in a sock and putting it near the pump return? If not, I may just pay the extra and get the liquid version.
Thanks for for your feedback.