Hurricane

[poolmom14]

Any tips on how to begin the recovery process after a hurricane? Our pool looks like a swamp. I am adding bleach, starting to scrub and scoop and run the filter, just looking for a little direction.
Above ground oval, 10k gallons

 

[mknauss]

Welcome to the forum - wish it was under better circumstances.

Do you have a test kit? You must have a TF100 (TFTestkits.net) or Taylor K2006C to properly SLAM Process your pool.

Until you get the kit you should add 1 gallon of plain, non splashless, non scented, 8.25% bleach in the pool each day. And continue cleaning out any material you can with a net.

Once you get the kit, come back to the forum and post up your test results and we can help you devise a plan to clear your pool.

Take care.

 

[poolmom14]

Thanks! I do have the kit, and the only thing that I couldn't salvage was the powder needed to test while I slam. Will order ASAP. In the meantime will continue to add bleach daily and see what readings I can get for now.

 

[mknauss]

Great. You do need the powder to test your FC. So if you can get the rest of your tests done and post them that will be a start.

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Also -- S Texas is fairly broad. Any chance of a city?

 

[poolmom14]

PH 7.8
CYA 20 (or less)
Showing no chlorine- added one gallon today
Upon further inspection, I lost more pieces to my kit so I will reorder a new one and post results soon.
Thanks for the signature link, I will do that
As for city, updated-
Rockport, TX

 

[mknauss]

Thank you. Heard of that city. Glad you are getting on your feet. Tough thing to go through. But when you live on the Gulf Coast, it is something that could happen.

Get your CYA up to 30 or so when you can. The FC will get eaten pretty fast by the UV from the sun.

Good luck. Take care.