Set up my Intex Ultra Frame yesterday (details in signature) and it is about 3/4 filled. I haven’t put any chemicals in yet. I have NO IDEA what I am doing!! I have the TF-100 test kit, a bunch of chemicals, and a sample of untreated water from my pool. How do I test to see how much I need to add for the FIRST time to 100% untreated city water? Everything I read tells me what levels I need of each but how do I even start?
Do I wait until the pool is full and turn on the pump then just guess and adjust as needed? I am about to rip my hair out. And yes I checked out pool school but I am only finding articles on how to MAINTAIN proper chemicals and which levels I’m supposed to be at of each but no clue how to (or when to) add chemicals for the first time. I don’t want to screw this up! Praying I don’t have to go to the local pool store to have it tested because the owner thinks he knows everything and it’s all opposite of what I’m learning on this forum. Help!!!!
Do I wait until the pool is full and turn on the pump then just guess and adjust as needed? I am about to rip my hair out. And yes I checked out pool school but I am only finding articles on how to MAINTAIN proper chemicals and which levels I’m supposed to be at of each but no clue how to (or when to) add chemicals for the first time. I don’t want to screw this up! Praying I don’t have to go to the local pool store to have it tested because the owner thinks he knows everything and it’s all opposite of what I’m learning on this forum. Help!!!!
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