New House, First Pool, First Test

[ElVerde]

Hi all, I swear I have read as much as I can on the topic leading up to closing day and am trying my best on day 1 of owning this new house. Would love some perspective from you all.

My first water test indicated high PH (8.2), low chlorine (maaaaaaybe .5?), and salt levels of 2800ppm. The Aqualink says it's generating chlorine at 90%. There are maybe a few little spots of algae in the pool, but the water is very clear.

Pool inspection prior to purchase indicated everything was fine, though the inspector said the Salt cell was nearing the end of its useful life. I have them coming out next week to replace the Salt cell. In the meantime...what should I do?

I know Charlotte just got a ton of rain...is that my problem and I should just wait it out.

 

[reggiehammond]

Provided you have a proper test kit, post a full set of results.
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Your SWCG is not able to keep up with an algae battle, as evidenced by the high production rate and poor results.
SLAM Process is the right way to clean up the pool, but we need to know the baseline results before you start.

The pool water might be trashed with CYA or high Calcium, only testing can confirm it's worth saving.

Don't replace the cell yet. A cell either works or it doesn't; they do wear out, but there's no reason to replace a functioning cell. Let's find out the condition of water, get a SLAM, and then see how the cell reacts.

 

[ElVerde]

Provided you have a proper test kit, post a full set of results.
Test Kits Compared

Your SWCG is not able to keep up with an algae battle, as evidenced by the high production rate and poor results.
SLAM Process is the right way to clean up the pool, but we need to know the baseline results before you start.

The pool water might be trashed with CYA or high Calcium, only testing can confirm it's worth saving.

Don't replace the cell yet. A cell either works or it doesn't; they do wear out, but there's no reason to replace a functioning cell. Let's find out the condition of water, get a SLAM, and then see how the cell reacts.

Just ran both CYA and CH...CYA came in right at 30, and CH was 250ppm. I did add Muriatic Acid this morning and reduced pH to 7.2. Do you agree next step is SLAM?

 

[proavia]

What exact test kit are you using?

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TA
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[ElVerde]

It is a TF Pro - Salt

FC is very low, maybe .5
pH is 7.2
CH is 250ppm
CYA is 30
Salt 2800ppm
Pool is 86 degrees and 30,000 gallons.

I haven't tested CC or TA.

 

[reggiehammond]

Yes, you need to SLAM.