New 1st time owner of a 18' AGP with vinyl liner. 8300 gallons of water. DE filter and 1.0 HP pump. Went to the pool store because my TF-100 test kit isn't here yet. Here are my results
FAC - 0
TAC - 0
CYA - 0
TA - 40
PH - 7.8
COPPER - 0
IRON - 0
TDS - 150
PHO - 100
They told me to use 6 lbs 12 oz of Alkalinity Up and to chlorinate and also add 2lbs 10 oz of Instant Pool Water Conditioner to raise my CYA. I did buy both Alkalinity Up and the pool water conditioner but now that I'm reading up on the pool school I see I can use baking soda instead to raise my TA levels. Should I return the Alkalinity Up and just use the baking soda? Also do you think I should do anything else? What should I raise my chlorine level to? Thanks for the help I'm very new. Read the pool school and I think I understand but I still feel a little lost.
FAC - 0
TAC - 0
CYA - 0
TA - 40
PH - 7.8
COPPER - 0
IRON - 0
TDS - 150
PHO - 100
They told me to use 6 lbs 12 oz of Alkalinity Up and to chlorinate and also add 2lbs 10 oz of Instant Pool Water Conditioner to raise my CYA. I did buy both Alkalinity Up and the pool water conditioner but now that I'm reading up on the pool school I see I can use baking soda instead to raise my TA levels. Should I return the Alkalinity Up and just use the baking soda? Also do you think I should do anything else? What should I raise my chlorine level to? Thanks for the help I'm very new. Read the pool school and I think I understand but I still feel a little lost.