Need some advice...

[BobbyZ]

I just changed out the water in our pool and cleaned and recharged the DE filter with Perlite media. How do I show my water readings here?

Todays reading:
Home Pool
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Build Type: Plaster
Volume: 7780 gallons
Chemistry: Liquid Chlorine
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Latest Test Result Summary:
FC: 0.0 (3 hours ago)
CC: 0.0 (3 hours ago)
pH: 7.0 (3 hours ago)
TA: 150 (3 hours ago)
CH: 225 (3 hours ago)
CYA: 0 (3 hours ago)
TEMPERATURE: 67° (3 hours ago)
CSI: -0.55 (3 hours ago)
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Maintenance 02-11-2025 @ 01:20 PM
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Cleaned Filter, Backwashed, Brushed
Pressure: 7

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Chemical Addition 02-11-2025 @ 11:03 AM
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+ 20.39900287693947 Ounces of SodaAsh

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Chemical Addition 02-11-2025 @ 11:02 AM
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+ 23.867410094564647 FluidOunces of Bleach

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Test Results 02-11-2025 @ 10:51 AM
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Free Chlorine: 0.0
Combined Chlorine: 0.0
pH: 7.0
Total Alkalinity: 150
Calcium Hardness: 225
CYA: 0
Temperature: 67°F
CSI: -0.55

 

[ajw22]

Just Filled Your Pool with Water? Here's What To Do Next - Further Reading

www.troublefreepool.com

 

[mknauss]

A good place to start.

Just Filled Your Pool with Water? Here's What To Do Next - Further Reading

www.troublefreepool.com

 

[BobbyZ]

I cleaned my filter and used perlite in my 60 sq ft pentair DE filter, emptied and refilled pool. I added granular stabilizer and used liquid chlorine in it. Here are today's readings . My water has been cloudy since I did all this.
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Maintenance 02-21-2025 @ 10:37 AM
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Brushed

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Chemical Addition 02-21-2025 @ 10:17 AM
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+ 9.226816597269442 FluidOunces of Baume31

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Test Results 02-21-2025 @ 10:08 AM
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Free Chlorine: 4.0
Combined Chlorine: 0.0
pH: 7.4
Total Alkalinity: 100
Calcium Hardness: 300
CYA: 60
Temperature: 55°F
CSI: -0.41

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Chemical Addition 02-16-2025 @ 12:57 PM
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+ 31.32883847283921 FluidOunces of Baume31

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Test Results 02-16-2025 @ 12:55 PM
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Free Chlorine: 3.5
Combined Chlorine: 0.0
pH: 8.0
Total Alkalinity: 150
Calcium Hardness: 375
Temperature: 56°F
CSI: 0.56

 

[BobbyZ]

I added 31 oz of stabilizer. I've got what looks like possibly un dissolved stabilizer on the floor of my spa. My CA level is at 60and pool math app says I'm already over what I need.

 

[mknauss]

How did you add the stabilizer?
Best to use the sock method.

CYA - Further Reading

www.troublefreepool.com

 

[BobbyZ]

I didn't use a sock, I tried dissolving it in hot water but it didn't dissolve enough. So, it went in mostly undissolved.

 

[BobbyZ]

I thhink Im going to use a minivac to suck up the undissolved stuff from the spa floor and see if it helps.

 

[mknauss]

I would get it off your plaster finish. It can and will stain. Never add it directly to the pool. Use a sock or use a liner in the skimmer basket and add it that way.

 

[BobbyZ]

I'll get right on it. Thanks for the help.