I had posted a question on Reddit and that sort of got me pointed in a starting direction, but that user suggested that I check out this place and provide some pictures to get advice from this forum.
So, without further adue:
Pool: 21x41 above ground 52" sides, roughly 4.5 ft deep, approximately 19,000 gallons
Pump: Hayward Power-Flo LX pump
SwimPro Sand Filter
Chemicals on hand:
HDX Chlorinating Liquid from Home Depot - 3 boxes of 3 gallons each / 9 gallons total
Poolife MPT Extra Chlorine Tablets (unopened)
Bioguard Silk Guard Complete Chlorinating sticks - 2 left
In The Swim Super Algaecide (unopened)
Here are the pictures of the pool and related stuff.
I picked up a Taylor K2006 testing kit and performed a few tests today.
Results:
CYA - 0 ppm
FAS-DPD - 0 ppm
PH - 8.0+ (see picture)
Alkalinity - 110 ppm
I live in rural Ohio so we have a well. From what I have gathered, filling a pool with well water is a bad move.
I think overall I have a general idea of what I need to do, but what I am very confused about is the order in which to do it.
From what I have researched (and keep in mind I'm a total newb)
1. Pump to Waste and vacuum up all the gross stuff on the bottom of the pool
2. Tank in water for whatever water I pump out during step #1
3. Get PH under control, target of 7.5
4. Once PH is under control, shock shock shock. I've heard various opinions on liquid vs granular? Any advice there
5. Run pump 24/7 and clean out filter/skimmer as necessary
6. Use brush to scrub discoloration off of walls/skimmer inlet/steps/etc.
Please let me know what you think?
So, without further adue:
Pool: 21x41 above ground 52" sides, roughly 4.5 ft deep, approximately 19,000 gallons
Pump: Hayward Power-Flo LX pump
SwimPro Sand Filter
Chemicals on hand:
HDX Chlorinating Liquid from Home Depot - 3 boxes of 3 gallons each / 9 gallons total
Poolife MPT Extra Chlorine Tablets (unopened)
Bioguard Silk Guard Complete Chlorinating sticks - 2 left
In The Swim Super Algaecide (unopened)
Here are the pictures of the pool and related stuff.
I picked up a Taylor K2006 testing kit and performed a few tests today.
Results:
CYA - 0 ppm
FAS-DPD - 0 ppm
PH - 8.0+ (see picture)
Alkalinity - 110 ppm
I live in rural Ohio so we have a well. From what I have gathered, filling a pool with well water is a bad move.
I think overall I have a general idea of what I need to do, but what I am very confused about is the order in which to do it.
From what I have researched (and keep in mind I'm a total newb)
1. Pump to Waste and vacuum up all the gross stuff on the bottom of the pool
2. Tank in water for whatever water I pump out during step #1
3. Get PH under control, target of 7.5
4. Once PH is under control, shock shock shock. I've heard various opinions on liquid vs granular? Any advice there
5. Run pump 24/7 and clean out filter/skimmer as necessary
6. Use brush to scrub discoloration off of walls/skimmer inlet/steps/etc.
Please let me know what you think?