Balancing everything in prep for the season

[debbritt]

I'm in South Carolina and have kept our pool open all through the winter, SWG filter/pump running on a schedule every day, checking on all the usual stuff like skimmer socks, etc. The temps are now mostly in the high 60s/low-to-mid-70s here every day (50s at night). Water temp is in the mid-to-high 60s for now. I've started seeing some slight algae growth and have brushed sides and bottom on occasion, but it's coming back a little more.

Tested a few things and it's currently: FC 5.5 / pH 7.3 / Salt 1650 / CYA 45 - 16-ft above-ground, approx 5,000 gallons

I added 60 lbs of salt today to bring salinity up where it needs to be again (lots of rain/emptying/filling over the winter season has it low). Should I test other things or add some liquid chlorine or bring the CYA up at this point?

Thanks!

 

[Newdude]

1) always round up CYA to the 10
2) always Overnight Chlorine Loss Test before raising CYA more than 10

If you're FC has been holding fine, the crud on the floor could be pollen this time of year in SC. The OCLT will tell you.

 

[debbritt]

1) always round up CYA to the 10
2) always Overnight Chlorine Loss Test before raising CYA more than 10

If you're FC has been holding fine, the crud on the floor could be pollen this time of year in SC. The OCLT will tell you.

Thanks for your insight!