New house with Pool

[SummerJake]

Our new pool has turned green (sadly it was crystal clean when we purchased it a month ago) then went to Hawaii and came back to this. How do I save it before I fork over $800 to pool cleaning. FYI, I know a big rookie trying to understand my pool.

 

[Texas Splash]

How do I save it before I fork over $800 to pool cleaning.

First step - be sure you have a TF-100 (link in my signature) or Taylor K-2006C test kit. We need to see a full set of water test results from one of those and we can guide you through the next steps. No guesswork, just proper testing and accurate chemical dosing.

Be sure to visit our Pool Care Basics page and we'll be happy to help. Enjoy the forum.

Welcome to TFP!

 

[SummerJake]

First step - be sure you have a TF-100 (link in my signature) or Taylor K-2006C test kit. We need to see a full set of water test results from one of those and we can guide you through the next steps. No guesswork, just proper testing and accurate chemical dosing.

Be sure to visit our Pool Care Basics page and we'll be happy to help. Enjoy the forum.

Welcome to TFP!

Thank you, ordering it as soon as I can find the signature forgive me, I’m not tech savvy either

 

[HermanTX]

Welcome to TFP.
It is best to reallocate that $800 to items and a process that will help you long term.
The $100 should go to a proper test kit. The TFT-100 is the better value (more testing reagents, etc) but the Taylor K2006C can be purchased direct from Taylor Technologies online or you can find it on Amazon. It may be more than $100.

The next $55 should be to purchase 10gals of Liquid Chlorine - can purchase at Walmart or Home Depot. You may need more later but 10gals should get you started.
So for $155 you are well on your way to solving this algae issue and the test kit is a long term investment.

You may spend another $150 on more liquid chlorine, and Muractic acid, but until you post your first set of test results we don’t know the current status of your pool water other than it is with algae.

Please post pictures of your equipment pad, need volume of your pool, etc
Update your signature by going to Settings then to Signature to include your list of equipment included mfg. And model numbers if you have them.

 

[Texas Splash]

Signatures are at the bottom of each post. If you're on a cell, you may have to turn it sideways to get a wide/full view.

 

[SummerJake]

Signatures are at the bottom of each post. If you're on a cell, you may have to turn it sideways to get a wide/full view.

Ok, I knew I couldn’t be that dumb! I am on my iPhone!

 

[SummerJake]

Welcome to TFP.
It is best to reallocate that $800 to items and a process that will help you long term.
The $100 should go to a proper test kit. The TFT-100 is the better value (more testing reagents, etc) but the Taylor K2006C can be purchased direct from Taylor Technologies online or you can find it on Amazon. It may be more than $100.

The next $55 should be to purchase 10gals of Liquid Chlorine - can purchase at Walmart or Home Depot. You may need more later but 10gals should get you started.
So for $155 you are well on your way to solving this algae issue and the test kit is a long term investment.

You may spend another $150 on more liquid chlorine, and Muractic acid, but until you post your first set of test results we don’t know the current status of your pool water other than it is with algae.

Please post pictures of your equipment pad, need volume of your pool, etc
Update your signature by going to Settings then to Signature to include your list of equipment included mfg. And model numbers if you have them.

Thank you for the warm welcoming! Unfortunately on my inspection report, volume wasn’t measured. I was planning of having a pool guy come and teach me about my pool but everyone was booked and now it’s green.

 

[HermanTX]

Thank you for the warm welcoming! Unfortunately on my inspection report, volume wasn’t measured. I was planning of having a pool guy come and teach me about my pool but everyone was booked and now it’s green.

POST pictures of your pool and equipment pad. We can help. You really need to purchase some LC soon and put it in the pool.
Do you have some basic measurement of your pool? We can show you how to calculate pool volume.

 

[HermanTX]

See bottom of this link for calculations on pool volume

PoolMath

Discover the calculator behind the perfect pool, PoolMath. Dealing with pools has allowed TFP to become the original authors of the best calculator on the net.

www.troublefreepool.com

See this link for the Test Kit

Test Kits

tftestkits.net

 

[SummerJake]

See bottom of this link for calculations on pool volume

PoolMath

Discover the calculator behind the perfect pool, PoolMath. Dealing with pools has allowed TFP to become the original authors of the best calculator on the net.

www.troublefreepool.com

See this link for the Test Kit

Test Kits

tftestkits.net

Thank you! Definitely donated due to the overwhelming support already. Will purchase the test kit immediately and follow up once I’m prepared to follow everyone’s guidance

 

[SummerJake]

POST pictures of your pool and equipment pad. We can help. You really need to purchase some LC soon and put it in the pool.
Do you have some basic measurement of your pool? We can show you how to calculate pool volume.

I read that bleach and LC are same chemicals, which one do you recommend? And how much to put in first?

 

[guinness]

I read that bleach and LC are same chemicals, which one do you recommend?

Sodium Hypochlorite is commonly called liquid chlorine or bleach. Most household bleach that you will find in stores is 6% chlorine. Pool chlorinating liquids may be 10% or 12.5% chlorine.

Liquid Chlorine - Further Reading

www.troublefreepool.com

 

[guinness]

I can't tell from your photos, but is it a lap pool? What are the dimensions, length and width?

 

[SummerJake]

I can't tell from your photos, but is it a lap pool? What are the dimensions, length and width?

Yes it is a little lap pool for my son. We're currently not living there yet, but I will measure and input it in the pool math.

 

[guinness]

Your water level also looks low, it would be good to add water when you go to measure.

 

[SummerJake]

Your water level also looks low, it would be good to add water when you go to measure.

Yes, I found the pool fill valve and it is now on. The first picture is before and the second picture was after. But I know the image wasn’t that clear on the water measure. Tf-100 kit and CYA kit ordered. Will be buying several gallons of LC as well.

 

[Texas Splash]

Tf-100 kit and CYA kit ordered. Will be buying several gallons of LC as well.

Perfect! Great choice. While waiting for the kit, be sure to bookmark our Pool Care Basics page and review many of its sub-articles. Just about anything you need to know is in that area. When your kit arrives, post your results as follows:
FC
CC
CYA
PH
TA
CH

We'll go from there. Enjoy the weekend.

 

[SummerJake]

I’ve uploaded the pool equipments. I have an auto pool vacuum but also purchased a manual vacuum for spot cleaning .

 

[guinness]

So your equipment appears to be as follows. Please create your signature for others to help. Is there a booster pump for your cleaner?

• Waterway 270 VS pump
• Jandy CL580 cartridge filter
• Polaris 360 pool cleaner
• Jandy (Laars) LX Heater
• Pentair 320 inline feeder

 

[HermanTX]

. Is there a booster pump for your cleaner?

The 360 does not need a booster pump. However the 280, 380 do - it can be confusing with all the model numbers used by Polaris.