Hello All,
First time IG pool owner. Just purchased a new home with a 16x32 rectangle, 3ft shallow 6ft deep. Pool was closed for 3 years! (it was professionally closed) no filtering, no chemicals, winter cover never removed. I was ready to find my very own black lagoon. So I peek into the skimmer when we were shopping the house, looked ok, figured it was just rain water or something. so Im finally ready to have it opened and BAM! Clear as day! I can see some dirt on the bottom of the pool but overall very clean. (see pics). Hayward Perflex extended cycle DE filter and pump. The previous owners agreed to pay to have it professionally opened so I agreed. I did a quick strip test (my Taylor K2006 is on the way) and found all the measurable levels to be non-existent. The company says they will add some liquid chlorine but thats it. what am I looking at in adding chemicals? Should I add some shock? Thanks in advance and Im looking forward to a trouble free pool.
First time IG pool owner. Just purchased a new home with a 16x32 rectangle, 3ft shallow 6ft deep. Pool was closed for 3 years! (it was professionally closed) no filtering, no chemicals, winter cover never removed. I was ready to find my very own black lagoon. So I peek into the skimmer when we were shopping the house, looked ok, figured it was just rain water or something. so Im finally ready to have it opened and BAM! Clear as day! I can see some dirt on the bottom of the pool but overall very clean. (see pics). Hayward Perflex extended cycle DE filter and pump. The previous owners agreed to pay to have it professionally opened so I agreed. I did a quick strip test (my Taylor K2006 is on the way) and found all the measurable levels to be non-existent. The company says they will add some liquid chlorine but thats it. what am I looking at in adding chemicals? Should I add some shock? Thanks in advance and Im looking forward to a trouble free pool.