Low salt and chlorine - Help

[Xenon]

Had water tested at a local shop today (9:30 am sample):

TA: 120
pH: 7.2
Ca: 350
CYA: 77
FC: 0.0
NaCl: 2100

Since the testing, I added 3 bags of salt. I want to get the level up to at least get the SWG operational. Right now it is giving me the check salt light. I added 240lbs over the weekend which didn't do enough. Trying to add slowly as I don't want to drain and come back down.

Since my FC is at 0, should I add bleach to the pool or let the SWG try to catch up once it becomes operational? If I add bleach, do I bring the level up to 3-5 for the SWG or to 4-7 for the bleach recommended settings?

Should I go ahead and correct the pH now? I know TA is a little high... I think this may auto correct with aeration once the SWG gets going?

I think the remainder is ok for now. Once I get my tester in the mail and get the SWG and FC balanced, I think I can fine tune those a little. Agreed?

Lady at pool shop tried to sell me Clear Water Algae control to add with the granular chlorine she wants me to add. Is this a recommended product? Necessary? I didn't think it was, so I didn't buy.

Whew...I hope that's all. Nope, I do have algae growth on the steps which I brushed off and a polaris running which should help stir the salt.

 

[dmanb2b]

PH is good since TA is a bit on the high side for a SWG. Add enough Bleach to get to the 4-7 range, untile the SWG can kick back in.

 

[Xenon]

Do I need to bring it up to shock FC level? Should I keep it there until it clears up? 30 seems awfully high to me, but it is pretty cloudy

 

[duraleigh]

Yes, you need to shock the pool. Don't do it as a one time dose but do it (with liquid chlorine) by following the step by step directions found in the article in Pool School "How to Shock Your Pool".

30ppm chlorine is not too much with your CYA where it is.

 

[JasonLion]

Remember that the SWG can take 24 to 48 hours to fully settle down and display the salt level correctly after you add salt.

 

[Xenon]

I will be out of town for the weekend. Should I wait to "shock" until after that or go ahead and treat it now, trying to hold it at 30 through Friday night then giving it attention again Sunday night?

 

[anonapersona]

I'd wait. Too easy to have FC go low and all the progress made is undone. Give the SWG a chance to get going with salt as well if it is on now.

 

[Bama Rambler]

It may be too late, and not to contradict Anona's advice because it's good, BUT, if the swg is operating now I'd bring it to shock level and leave the swg on while you're gone. However, if the cell still isn't producing I wouldn't worry about shocking till you return.