I'm in Central Florida (Orlando area). Plaster Pool.
I have been using a pool company for 3 years but finally started realizing the guy barely does anything and his numbers (CYA, FC, etc all are fake). I received the TF-100 and after multiple tests I believe my numbers are accurate (just not 100% sure since I'm a novice)
FC: 30
CYA: 160
PH: 7.5
TA: 70
CH: 600
Our tap water seems to be 150 ppm Calcium, but that seems really high (although Central FL does have hard water)
I'm thinking I may just bite the bullet and drain the pool (although I don't know if I will be able to do liquid chlorine daily yet with how busy my schedule is at the moment, so maybe 1 trichlor in a floater and then liquid chlorine supplemented?)
A few questions however:
1) Should I just do the drain first and then refill? Is there any danger to this causing the pool to raise/crack/etc? Or do a drain from the main bottom drain and then refill from a hose at the surface if that is easier/safer?
2) Does 150ppm Calcium seem wrong for tap water?
3) Do I need anything on hand or in preparation before I start doing the drain? (i.e. suggested amount of liquid chlorine, muriatic acid, baking soda, etc?). I already have some muriatic acid from over a year ago, sealed well in the garage.
Any other tips or suggestions before I start?
Thank you!
I have been using a pool company for 3 years but finally started realizing the guy barely does anything and his numbers (CYA, FC, etc all are fake). I received the TF-100 and after multiple tests I believe my numbers are accurate (just not 100% sure since I'm a novice)
FC: 30
CYA: 160
PH: 7.5
TA: 70
CH: 600
Our tap water seems to be 150 ppm Calcium, but that seems really high (although Central FL does have hard water)
I'm thinking I may just bite the bullet and drain the pool (although I don't know if I will be able to do liquid chlorine daily yet with how busy my schedule is at the moment, so maybe 1 trichlor in a floater and then liquid chlorine supplemented?)
A few questions however:
1) Should I just do the drain first and then refill? Is there any danger to this causing the pool to raise/crack/etc? Or do a drain from the main bottom drain and then refill from a hose at the surface if that is easier/safer?
2) Does 150ppm Calcium seem wrong for tap water?
3) Do I need anything on hand or in preparation before I start doing the drain? (i.e. suggested amount of liquid chlorine, muriatic acid, baking soda, etc?). I already have some muriatic acid from over a year ago, sealed well in the garage.
Any other tips or suggestions before I start?
Thank you!
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