Hello all,
New to the forum and 1st post. We moved into a new house in the last month, with an inground pool, and have had the following story. I have included initial results, and recent results.
Inground pool Vinyl 22,000gal Huntington, CT
Initial test after moving in:
FAC 0.34 low
TAC 0.34 low
CH 66 low
CYA 104 high
TA 0 low
Copper 1.8 High
pH 6.5 low
TDS 770 OK
Pho Untested
As a result of the above test we were shocked and at a bit of a loss. The water looked beautiful (algae was building up quite a bit though). We had some advice and assistance, and initially drained some of the pool and then topped it back up again to reduce the CYA – this didn’t work. We were also quite concerned about the copper levels despite having no real intention to use the heater – it was a concern. So we went down some of the shocking route and a change in plan. The previous owners had used the trichlor tablets provided by Leslie’s which I understand lead to the high CYA levels, we are now using the poollife active cleaning caplets (a Calcium Hypo) and hope in the long run this will help increase calcium levels.
Our new results since the initial test 2 weeks ago are:
Inground pool Vinyl 22,000gal Huntington, CT
Recent test:
FAC 7.5 high
TAC 7.56 high
CH 179 low
CYA 63 High
TA 103 ok
Copper 0 ok
pH 7.7 high
TDS 930 ok
Pho 1000+
So the water is at a good level after a lot of work, and quite a bit of money, the CYA although high is better but the FAC remains high so hopefully they should fall into combined good categories. We got the copper out, and do not want to put any extra calcium in as we feel with the new caplets this will increase over time.
The water however is extremely milky and cloudy. I have cleaned the filters and they are good to go. We were suckers and got a phosphate reducer (only put in today) so we will wait to see what impact this has. Is there any advice anyone can give on what to do next to improve this?
Having a pool has been a new experience for us, and immediately been pretty expensive however, what I have learnt in these 2 weeks I would like to think will help me for the future but don’t want to go through this again. I guess I am looking for advice on anyone that can offer on getting the pool nice and crystal clear again, and advice on how best to proceed. I have only just found this forum (bugger – if only I found it 2 weeks ago). I am sure i will be on here a lot, so I thank you all now for your help and advice.
New to the forum and 1st post. We moved into a new house in the last month, with an inground pool, and have had the following story. I have included initial results, and recent results.
Inground pool Vinyl 22,000gal Huntington, CT
Initial test after moving in:
FAC 0.34 low
TAC 0.34 low
CH 66 low
CYA 104 high
TA 0 low
Copper 1.8 High
pH 6.5 low
TDS 770 OK
Pho Untested
As a result of the above test we were shocked and at a bit of a loss. The water looked beautiful (algae was building up quite a bit though). We had some advice and assistance, and initially drained some of the pool and then topped it back up again to reduce the CYA – this didn’t work. We were also quite concerned about the copper levels despite having no real intention to use the heater – it was a concern. So we went down some of the shocking route and a change in plan. The previous owners had used the trichlor tablets provided by Leslie’s which I understand lead to the high CYA levels, we are now using the poollife active cleaning caplets (a Calcium Hypo) and hope in the long run this will help increase calcium levels.
Our new results since the initial test 2 weeks ago are:
Inground pool Vinyl 22,000gal Huntington, CT
Recent test:
FAC 7.5 high
TAC 7.56 high
CH 179 low
CYA 63 High
TA 103 ok
Copper 0 ok
pH 7.7 high
TDS 930 ok
Pho 1000+
So the water is at a good level after a lot of work, and quite a bit of money, the CYA although high is better but the FAC remains high so hopefully they should fall into combined good categories. We got the copper out, and do not want to put any extra calcium in as we feel with the new caplets this will increase over time.
The water however is extremely milky and cloudy. I have cleaned the filters and they are good to go. We were suckers and got a phosphate reducer (only put in today) so we will wait to see what impact this has. Is there any advice anyone can give on what to do next to improve this?
Having a pool has been a new experience for us, and immediately been pretty expensive however, what I have learnt in these 2 weeks I would like to think will help me for the future but don’t want to go through this again. I guess I am looking for advice on anyone that can offer on getting the pool nice and crystal clear again, and advice on how best to proceed. I have only just found this forum (bugger – if only I found it 2 weeks ago). I am sure i will be on here a lot, so I thank you all now for your help and advice.