We bought a house late last year that has a pool (25,000 IG with SWG). We bought it just in time to put the cover on for the winter. I pulled the cover a few weeks ago to reveal a solid green pool. I got it cleaned and somewhat back to normal and we've used it a couple of times this month.
I want to take care of this thing myself and not hire someone to take care of it. So far, it's not going well. I've been lurking here for a few weeks and have read many of the "getting started" guides but am still really confused.
I'm having a few problems:
I have an error on my Jandy handheld that says - "General Fault - Check Aqua Pure"
Every time I test the water it shows 0 FC, even after I shock, it will read 0 a day later.
I'm assuming my SWG isn't working, so I need to figure out how to troubleshoot that.
I had my water tested a few days ago and they told me I needed to add 2 bags of salt (I was at 2600ppm) so I did that.
This week I've developed algae already (temps in the 70s). Yesterday I added some algae guard, and 3lbs of shock and brushed. Algae is gone today but now my water tests show vastly different numbers than they ever have. I am using a small Pentair kit for my tests. I should note that I have ordered the TF-100 kit and am anxiously awaiting it's arrival.
Today my PH shows above 7.8
FC = 3
My TA test took 10 drops to clear up
My acid demand test took 2 drops
I realize that the answers to every question I have are likely already in this forum dozens of times, but I don't know where to start or what to fix first. I'm hoping you guys can guide me along.
Thanks in advance!
Steve
I want to take care of this thing myself and not hire someone to take care of it. So far, it's not going well. I've been lurking here for a few weeks and have read many of the "getting started" guides but am still really confused.
I'm having a few problems:
I have an error on my Jandy handheld that says - "General Fault - Check Aqua Pure"
Every time I test the water it shows 0 FC, even after I shock, it will read 0 a day later.
I'm assuming my SWG isn't working, so I need to figure out how to troubleshoot that.
I had my water tested a few days ago and they told me I needed to add 2 bags of salt (I was at 2600ppm) so I did that.
This week I've developed algae already (temps in the 70s). Yesterday I added some algae guard, and 3lbs of shock and brushed. Algae is gone today but now my water tests show vastly different numbers than they ever have. I am using a small Pentair kit for my tests. I should note that I have ordered the TF-100 kit and am anxiously awaiting it's arrival.
Today my PH shows above 7.8
FC = 3
My TA test took 10 drops to clear up
My acid demand test took 2 drops
I realize that the answers to every question I have are likely already in this forum dozens of times, but I don't know where to start or what to fix first. I'm hoping you guys can guide me along.
Thanks in advance!
Steve