Hi all,
Up till now my wife has been doing most of the upkeep on the pool, except opening and closing, and she has been using a local pool store, although they are different than most, they are independent and don't preach any of the "name brand" products and they use a Taylor kit for all their testing.
They (or my wife) have had us on EZ-Pool the last 2 or 3 years.
Also using 3” Chlorine pucks (99% Trichloro-s-triazinetrione, 90% Avail Chlorine)
When Shock is needed, it is 73% Calcium Hypochlorite (Min 70% Chlorine Available)
They buy the following in bulk and sale us what is needed in zip lock bags:
Calcium Chloride to increase Calcium Hardness
Sodium Bisulfate to lower PH
Granular Cyanuric Acid Stabilizer
Sodium Bicarbonate for Alkalinity
I Was late closing the pool this year, and unfortunately before I could close it the 7yo pump died, can't complain.
It took over a week to get a new one, and Algae has taken hold. Evidently the pool wasn't in as good condition as we thought.
I know I can do this myself, with help from TFP, and it be a lot cheaper than EZ-Pool and Chlorine tabs.
But first I need to get it cleared up and either close it, or leave it open for the winter, which we have never done.
I have already ordered the TF100 XL kit + magnetic stirrer, it should be here tomorrow or Thurs.
I have already bought 8.25% Bleach, Baking Soda, and Borax.
This is my plan:
Get good readings for all the tests
Adjust CYA if needed
Adjust PH if needed
SLAM
Just wanted to make sure I am on the right track and welcome any advice, I will post my test results when I get them.
Thanks in Advance
Chris
Up till now my wife has been doing most of the upkeep on the pool, except opening and closing, and she has been using a local pool store, although they are different than most, they are independent and don't preach any of the "name brand" products and they use a Taylor kit for all their testing.
They (or my wife) have had us on EZ-Pool the last 2 or 3 years.
Also using 3” Chlorine pucks (99% Trichloro-s-triazinetrione, 90% Avail Chlorine)
When Shock is needed, it is 73% Calcium Hypochlorite (Min 70% Chlorine Available)
They buy the following in bulk and sale us what is needed in zip lock bags:
Calcium Chloride to increase Calcium Hardness
Sodium Bisulfate to lower PH
Granular Cyanuric Acid Stabilizer
Sodium Bicarbonate for Alkalinity
I Was late closing the pool this year, and unfortunately before I could close it the 7yo pump died, can't complain.
It took over a week to get a new one, and Algae has taken hold. Evidently the pool wasn't in as good condition as we thought.
I know I can do this myself, with help from TFP, and it be a lot cheaper than EZ-Pool and Chlorine tabs.
But first I need to get it cleared up and either close it, or leave it open for the winter, which we have never done.
I have already ordered the TF100 XL kit + magnetic stirrer, it should be here tomorrow or Thurs.
I have already bought 8.25% Bleach, Baking Soda, and Borax.
This is my plan:
Get good readings for all the tests
Adjust CYA if needed
Adjust PH if needed
SLAM
Just wanted to make sure I am on the right track and welcome any advice, I will post my test results when I get them.
Thanks in Advance
Chris