New Paint, patches, tile work, LED's and SWCG

[chavezone]

I am finally complete and now filling my 35k gallon pool, I was initially only going to replace the water since I hadnt done it in 5 years plus I recently upgraded to a variable speed pump and sand filter plus the water was no good for the SWCG. I wanted a fresh start with all new equipment as well as water.
I have searched online and found a few calculators that tell me I am going to need roughly 1000lbs of chlorine?
Is that right? seems like alot

What is the process of getting the pool set chemically ready and running with the SWCG once the pool is full?

 

[Jimrahbe]

Cz,

You are just a tad off.. To increase your FC from zero to 5 ppm, it will take... wait for it.... two whole gallons of 10% Liquid Chlorine....

Jim R.

 

[chavezone]

Cz,

You are just a tad off.. To increase your FC from zero to 5 ppm, it will take... wait for it.... two whole gallons of 10% Liquid Chlorine....

Jim R.

Thanks for the reply, I guess im a bit confused, since I am new to the whole SWCG I know that I will need to add salt to the water to get it to 3500 ppm, no?

 

[mknauss]

Correct. Your water has some salinity now. I suggest you start with adding 2600 ppm worth of salt. Use PoolMath.

Let that circulate for 24 hours. Test (you should have a salinity test kit, K1766). If you cannot test, see if the SWCG is happy. If it is, great, if not, add 200 ppm worth of salt and repeat the process. Keep your FC in target range for your CYA during this time.

 

[chavezone]

Correct. Your water has some salinity now. I suggest you start with adding 2600 ppm worth of salt. Use PoolMath.

Let that circulate for 24 hours. Test (you should have a salinity test kit, K1766). If you cannot test, see if the SWCG is happy. If it is, great, if not, add 200 ppm worth of salt and repeat the process. Keep your FC in target range for your CYA during this time.

Thx Mk
Any recommendations on the salt and where best to purchase?

 

[mknauss]

I get the blue bag water softener salt at Home Depot. You should get at least 25 40# bags so you can get the discount. Price will be around $5 per bag.

 

[chavezone]

I get the blue bag water softener salt at Home Depot. You should get at least 25 40# bags so you can get the discount. Price will be around $5 per bag.

Thank OMW to HD

 

[mknauss]

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