- Feb 22, 2021
- 53
- Pool Size
- 40000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
It seems like all "new guy posts" start like this, so I will shamefully start as well... I purchased a home with a pool
I have decided to open the "green monster" this year, rather than renovate, to get some time with it... Post Here (pix included). So I have a lot of cleaning and slamming ahead of me. I plan on starting in a few weeks in case I run into issues I will have time before the kids want to get in it.
What I have one to date:
✓ - TFT Testing kit + K-1766
✓ - Pool Math
✓ - Pool School
✓ - Understand Slam Process
✓ - Hundreds of hours of research on my particular systems, setup, and maintenance
My Current #
FC=0
PH=7.5
TA=30
CH=0
CYA=0
CC=NA
Salt= low to nonexistent
I am somewhat perplexed about the numbers, particularly on the CYA and the Salt. I would think that since the pool was open at some point the above numbers would be at least registering on a level higher than 0. I have done the tests 3 times with all similar results.... or maybe I did the tests incorrectly 3 times, but I was very diligent in following the directions and extended notes.
The saltwater generator does appear to be 10 years old based on the serial number so if it was not working I could see where it may have been drained and converted back to a traditional chlorine pool.... but that would not explain the CYA. If you have any thoughts on that I would appreciate it.
Below are the steps I anticipate taking to "Kill the green stuff" and correct the chemistry (let me know where I am going wrong)
1) Kill the green stuff
- In stages add 23lbs of CYA to get it up to the mid 70's
- Add 10 Gal (as if I was in the 70's for cya) to get up to 29
- Monitor and add where needed 3 times a day to keep FC in range
- Filter 24/7 and backflush when needed
- remove debris, Scrub, Scrub, and Scrub more
- keep it going until I pass OCLT
2) When do I start focusing on the other stuff?
- I will monitor PH but there does not seem be much of a need now
- I will need to increase my TA to the 70 range with 21lbs of baking soda
- CH... will continue to test but at the current numbers I would need to add 150 lbs of Calcium Chloride
3) Add Salt once everything else is cleaned up and stable
- 23 40lb bags
- Start testing the SWG and replace it if needed
I expect to start in at the end of the month and will keep this post updated as I progress through the process. Any help you can provide along the way would be appreciated!
I have decided to open the "green monster" this year, rather than renovate, to get some time with it... Post Here (pix included). So I have a lot of cleaning and slamming ahead of me. I plan on starting in a few weeks in case I run into issues I will have time before the kids want to get in it.
What I have one to date:
✓ - TFT Testing kit + K-1766
✓ - Pool Math
✓ - Pool School
✓ - Understand Slam Process
✓ - Hundreds of hours of research on my particular systems, setup, and maintenance
My Current #
FC=0
PH=7.5
TA=30
CH=0
CYA=0
CC=NA
Salt= low to nonexistent
I am somewhat perplexed about the numbers, particularly on the CYA and the Salt. I would think that since the pool was open at some point the above numbers would be at least registering on a level higher than 0. I have done the tests 3 times with all similar results.... or maybe I did the tests incorrectly 3 times, but I was very diligent in following the directions and extended notes.
The saltwater generator does appear to be 10 years old based on the serial number so if it was not working I could see where it may have been drained and converted back to a traditional chlorine pool.... but that would not explain the CYA. If you have any thoughts on that I would appreciate it.
Below are the steps I anticipate taking to "Kill the green stuff" and correct the chemistry (let me know where I am going wrong)
1) Kill the green stuff
- In stages add 23lbs of CYA to get it up to the mid 70's
- Add 10 Gal (as if I was in the 70's for cya) to get up to 29
- Monitor and add where needed 3 times a day to keep FC in range
- Filter 24/7 and backflush when needed
- remove debris, Scrub, Scrub, and Scrub more
- keep it going until I pass OCLT
2) When do I start focusing on the other stuff?
- I will monitor PH but there does not seem be much of a need now
- I will need to increase my TA to the 70 range with 21lbs of baking soda
- CH... will continue to test but at the current numbers I would need to add 150 lbs of Calcium Chloride
3) Add Salt once everything else is cleaned up and stable
- 23 40lb bags
- Start testing the SWG and replace it if needed
I expect to start in at the end of the month and will keep this post updated as I progress through the process. Any help you can provide along the way would be appreciated!