So we opted to open up the pool ourselves this year. I uncovered it last weekend and found it was still nice and clear (which was a huge relief). We ordered the Taylor K-2006 test kit and I was able to test the water this morning. Below are my findings and what I am doing:
FC - 0
pH - 6.8 ppm
TA - 70 ppm
CH - 140 ppm
CYA - 150 ppm
Since the CYA is so high I am in the middle of draining out some of the water (pool calculator recommended 67%) so that I can refill and test again to get a baseline for balancing the other chemicals. We are going to use the BBB method this summer and switch over to a SWG next year.
In what order do we need to add the chemicals to be effective, and do we need to SLAM the pool at the start? Trying to determine how much bleach, borax, and baking soda to go buy so that we can start this process. I should have the pool refilled by tomorrow afternoon and I know time will not be on my side. Can I do all of the work before and after my normal job, or is it better saved for a weekend where I can retest every few hours and add chemicals?
FC - 0
pH - 6.8 ppm
TA - 70 ppm
CH - 140 ppm
CYA - 150 ppm
Since the CYA is so high I am in the middle of draining out some of the water (pool calculator recommended 67%) so that I can refill and test again to get a baseline for balancing the other chemicals. We are going to use the BBB method this summer and switch over to a SWG next year.
In what order do we need to add the chemicals to be effective, and do we need to SLAM the pool at the start? Trying to determine how much bleach, borax, and baking soda to go buy so that we can start this process. I should have the pool refilled by tomorrow afternoon and I know time will not be on my side. Can I do all of the work before and after my normal job, or is it better saved for a weekend where I can retest every few hours and add chemicals?