I'm in first week of startup process, do I need to raise FC that high? NPT guide says keep FC at 3ppm and CYA in 30-50 for 28 days.
Chemical levels for new plaster pool
- Thread starter old_monk
- Start date
- Jul 21, 2013
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- Chlorine
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- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
No, keep your FC in the 3-5 range and dose chlorine as often as necessary.
That is correct.
- Jul 21, 2013
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- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
- Jul 17, 2019
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I updated my post as I did not catch this was your 1st week.
Once you are past the first month, feel free to run hot and let your chlorine drift down to the target range.
Thanks all good, retested and FC is at 3.5 and pH at 7.6.
That's my thought process too. I'll have to adjust it multiple times daily.
- Jun 1, 2018
- 16,019
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- 26000
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- Vinyl
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- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
You’ll be sooo thankful for your swcg once she’s online! I know you’re counting down the days!!
11am FC was 3.5, at 1:30 its 3.0.
I do have another question, as part of start up my PB did not add any sequestrant. I checked my local pool stores and they all have their own brands and no one has ProTeam's or Jack's Magic. I do want to add the recommended ones, where can I buy one at reasonable price? Thx.
I do have another question, as part of start up my PB did not add any sequestrant. I checked my local pool stores and they all have their own brands and no one has ProTeam's or Jack's Magic. I do want to add the recommended ones, where can I buy one at reasonable price? Thx.
- Jun 7, 2017
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- Jandy Aquapure 1400
I ordered through truck delivery, they got Raleigh city water from one of the fire hydrant somewhere. It had slight greenish look and is blue now.
- Jun 7, 2017
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I don't think you need it. My water was green as can be which is Iron. It went blue within a couple days. I added the sequestrant. Wouldn't hurt.
- Jun 1, 2018
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- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
Amazon- you can sometimes catch a deal for multiple bottles as well.
Day 7- FC dipped to 3.0 overnight from 4.0 and pH creeped to 8.2. Added bleach and MA and now at 3.5 and 7.6.
Is there a way to estimate the evaporation rate for a pool? Level has dipped a bit from fill day. Some must have gone to fill the plumbing and sand filter.
Is there a way to estimate the evaporation rate for a pool? Level has dipped a bit from fill day. Some must have gone to fill the plumbing and sand filter.
- Jun 7, 2017
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- Jandy Aquapure 1400
I use almost a gallon a week of muriatic acid to maintain my pH level. Even now entering my 8th season.
Evaporation is largely due to local conditions mostly humidity and temperature. Keep topping it up to the proper level. I lose a LOT of water during the season probably 500 plus gallons a week.
- Jul 21, 2013
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- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
A pool is a dynamic system.
Adjust chemicals and add water. The routine will settle down once you are past the startup phase.
- Jun 7, 2017
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- Jul 21, 2013
- 65,308
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
Interesting reads, I'll monitor the water level. Bucket test is good one, will try after the 28 day process.
Day 8: FC 4.0, pH 7.2, TA 40, CH 200, CYA 40
pH and TA are both low per the NPT guide, shall I add baking soda to raise TA and just wait for pH to rise on its own?
What is causing the TA to drop? It was 80 6 days ago and 40 now.
pH and TA are both low per the NPT guide, shall I add baking soda to raise TA and just wait for pH to rise on its own?
What is causing the TA to drop? It was 80 6 days ago and 40 now.