Adding chemicals

[Fishy1234]

I drained 4 feet from my 5 foot pool, and refilled. Now the levels need adjusting.
FC 1.0, CC .04, ph 7 6, Alk 70, CH 200, CYA zero.
I just poured 3lbs of granular conditioner in skimmer, and have another 1 lb waiting to pour.
Questions:
1. Can I add liquid chlorine now? I am thinking yes.
2. Do I need to raise Calcium hardness, or just let it rise over time? Before the drain it was at 750.

 

[mknauss]

You should use the sock method to add CYA.

Add FC. Maintain as required using the FC/CYA Levels

Your CH will rise with fill water additions, unless you use softened water for fill water.

 

[Fishy1234]

You should use the sock method to add CYA.

Add FC. Maintain as required using the FC/CYA Levels

Your CH will rise with fill water additions, unless you use softened water for fill water.

I poured the granular conditioner in a large bucket. Mixed with water, then poured and scooped it into the skimmer. Hopefully its not clogged somewhere. Water appears to flowing alright, and filter pressure is only 10lbs.

 

[mknauss]

Sock method insures all the CYA is fully dissolved. Much of what you added is now sitting in the filter. Most will eventually dissolve.

 

[Fishy1234]

Sock method insures all the CYA is fully dissolved. Much of what you added is now sitting in the filter. Most will eventually dissolve.

I don't have a sock but will have to put that on my shopping list. The instructions on bag did not mention using one, i guess thats something you experts came up with?

 

[mknauss]

It is a TFP recommendation. I use a skimmer sock. Put the CYA in the sock with it installed on the skimmer basket.