chemical question

[daily.tammy]

Just want to make sure I am right with this calculator since I am new. I have read all the boards and the pool school but just in case. Here are my results before adding the chemicals the calculator states

FC 0.5
PH 7.5
CA 75
TA 70 -----so I need to add all this baking soda????
CYA 10 -

 

[pwrstrk]

Here's what I would do.
1 Get your FC up to 3 ppm with bleach.
2 Get your CYA level in the 30-50 ppm range. Aim for 40. It's middle of the road. Then adjust FC after it's dissolved. Target 7 and don't let it fall below 3.
3 Leave your TA alone.
Use Pool Math to figure the amounts of chem's to add.
For the CYA addition put it in a sock or nylon knee high, that's what I use. And hang it in front of the return with the pump running until it's all dissolved.

 

[daily.tammy]

great thanks again Jeff you are so full of knowledge I need you on speed dial lol anyway good morning

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one more question should I add the calcium the calculator is recommending or should I wait on that

 

[pwrstrk]

With your vinyl liner pool you don't need to worry about the CH unless it gets really high. ?

 

[daily.tammy]

ok great that's what I thought I read just wanted to verify that part thanks again Jeff

 

[Butterfly]

^^^ what Jeff said

How does your water look?

 

[Casey]

Agree with pwstrk! Get CYA up and raise FC and go swimming! Enjoy your pool!

Just noticed you're from PA too! I've noticed a lot of new members from PA!

 

[daily.tammy]

yay!! I can say after just a few days and the help of all of you and this site my pool chemicals are perfects using the BBB method. I am super excited since I am brand new at doing this Thank you so much for the support