Help with neighbors pool

[tommyboyrn]

So my neighbor is recently widowed and in dealing with death of husband and moving etc pool was neglected. Its roughly 18x32 with deep end but its a chlorine pool and my only experience is with saltwater. I dumped some shock in it last night and several chlorine tabs in return baskets and chlorinator chamber and it cleared pretty good. So now how do I proceed?
I added some CYA to hold chlorine in, gonna add some liquid chlorine in tonight and refill tabs but do I need to add more shock or when do I need to quit adding shock?
She is selling home and having open house soon so hopefully it

 

[aussieta]

you have been a member for a few years now
you know the first question is asking for test results
you are adding multiple sources of cya, do you need it, or is it already too high

 

[tommyboyrn]

I knew that was the right answer before I even posted....my test kit doesnt have the CYA test fluid (i ran out 3 days ago) so will at least test chlorine levels

 

[tommyboyrn]

pH was low...4.7 and zero chlorine. Glad I added some liquid chlorine tonight. My pool math app for my pool (since they are similar size) says I need to add like 60lbs baking soda to correct pH.

 

[Mike1162]

4.7? How was this checked?

 

[Mdragger88]

You can change the gallons in PoolMath so it’s accurate or if u have a premium subscription u can just add their pool - i have a “pretend pool” set up so I don’t change my pool’s settings when i help others.
A ph that low isn’t readable on the comparator block ( I assume you’re guessing based on the color)
Depending upon the ta (i have a feeling it’s low) you have a couple other choices besides baking soda

You need a cya test asap or u may just be spinning your wheels - maybe a pool store in the area has the regeant in stock?
Also remove the tabs- they are just driving down ph

 

[tommyboyrn]

Ive ordered CYA testing solution for my T 100 kit. Anything I can be doing in meantime or just wait?

 

[Mdragger88]

Deal with the ph - & add 5ppm/day of liquid chlorine.