New Pool and New SWG--Need Some Guidance/Test Kit

[boxer156]

DIY Inground Pool and figured to finally venture to SWG. Here is my Pool info:

*20x40 with 6' Deep End
*Aqua-Rite T-Cell 15
*If my math is correct, Pool will be 24k Gallons

I already ordered by Salt (12 bags)--just need guidance on how to shock the pool (getting hauled spring water), and what test kit to get. I understood by reading these forums to not trust that initial reading on my SWG for the salt reading--so figured I would measure initially with a test kit instead. Any help is appreciated!!!

 

[pjt]

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DIY Inground Pool

Plaster? Vinyl?

I already ordered by Salt

What salt did you order? Some brands/products are better than others.

guidance on how to shock the pool

Maintain FC at or above the FC target for your CYA. Barring an unusual event, you'll never have to SLAM your pool.

ABC's of Pool Water Chemistry

There are several items things every pool owner should know about swimming pool water. We share details on the basics of Pool Water Chemistry.

www.troublefreepool.com

The Free Chlorine and Cyanuric Acid Relationship

Managing your cyanuric acid and Free Chlorine levels is key to stabilizing your pool. Learn how these two items affect each other.

www.troublefreepool.com

getting hauled spring water

What's the volume of the truck tank? Does the truck have a meter? It's better to measure than calculate volume.

what test kit to get

What do you have now? The K-1766 will be the best way to measure salt level.

Pool Test Kits - Further Reading

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[boxer156]

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Plaster? Vinyl?


What salt did you order? Some brands/products are better than others.


Maintain FC at or above the FC target for your CYA. Barring an unusual event, you'll never have to SLAM your pool.

ABC's of Pool Water Chemistry

There are several items things every pool owner should know about swimming pool water. We share details on the basics of Pool Water Chemistry.

www.troublefreepool.com

The Free Chlorine and Cyanuric Acid Relationship

Managing your cyanuric acid and Free Chlorine levels is key to stabilizing your pool. Learn how these two items affect each other.

www.troublefreepool.com

What's the volume of the truck tank? Does the truck have a meter? It's better to measure than calculate volume.


What do you have now? The K-1766 will be the best way to measure salt level.

Pool Test Kits - Further Reading

www.troublefreepool.com

1. Vinyl Liner
2. Clorox (which I just unfortunately read on here today is not the best)
3. 2000GAL truck...yes metered
4. No test kit yet (Pool isn't built yet). I'll order the K-1766

 

[proavia]

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See Test Kits Compared
A TFPro Salt <OR> TF100 (or K2006C) <AND> K1766 <AND> Quick Stir
TFPro Salt includes the salt test and the smart stir
TF100 does not include the salt test or smart stir
K2006C is an alternate for the TF100 - but the TF100 (and TFPro) is a better value for the residential pool owner

 

[boxer156]

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See Test Kits Compared
A TFPro Salt <OR> TF100 (or K2006C) <AND> K1766 <AND> Quick Stir
TFPro Salt includes the salt test and the smart stir
TF100 does not include the salt test or smart stir
K2006C is an alternate for the TF100 - but the TF100 (and TFPro) is a better value for the residential pool owner

Just fixed my Profile/Signature, so its on there now.

 

[proavia]

Profile looks good.
Signature is the area under your post and is still blank. Look under my post where my pool info is. Use the link I posted to access the signature block.

 

[mknauss]

Look under my post where my pool info is.

@boxer156 -- turn your phone sideways to see the signatures.

 

[boxer156]

Ok....should have it all fixed now! So, can someone please help me out?

 

[jeffchap]

Don't worry about the Chlorox salt - I've used it for years with no issues.

Use PoolMath to determine how much stabilizer (100% cyanuric acid, or CYA) to add to achieve 60 ppm in your water. Use the sock method described in Pool School to start it dissolving. It will take a couple of days to register on a test, so just trust that it's in there.

Test pH and use either muriatic acid to lower or borax to raise as needed into the range 7.2 to 7.8.

Use liquid chlorine to achieve 6 ppm of free chlorine (FC) in your pool. Don't rely on the SWG to get started -- they are designed to maintain chlorine but not to raise from zero.

Test FC daily for a few weeks and adjust SWG output and runtime to maintain 6 ppm. *Never* allow it to drop below 4 ppm. It's safe to swim with FC up to 24 ppm with CYA at 60, so err on the high side. Use liquid chlorine for a quick boost if you drop too low. Once your FC level remains steady, you can back off on the testing to a couple of times per week.

Test pH weekly and adjust as required.

Enjoy your Trouble Free Pool!

 

[Rancho Cost-a-Lotta]

So, can someone please help me out?

Great advice in the posts above. Order a test kit from TFtestkits.net for the best value. Since you have a K-1766 already, the TF-Pro with Smart Stir would be the best choice.

 

[mknauss]

Don't worry about the Chlorox salt

Lots of reports of staining.
It can be used. Just add in small amounts in different places. It is when adding entire bags in one area that staining typically occurs.

 

[boxer156]

Don't worry about the Chlorox salt - I've used it for years with no issues.

Use PoolMath to determine how much stabilizer (100% cyanuric acid, or CYA) to add to achieve 60 ppm in your water. Use the sock method described in Pool School to start it dissolving. It will take a couple of days to register on a test, so just trust that it's in there.

Test pH and use either muriatic acid to lower or borax to raise as needed into the range 7.2 to 7.8.

Use liquid chlorine to achieve 6 ppm of free chlorine (FC) in your pool. Don't rely on the SWG to get started -- they are designed to maintain chlorine but not to raise from zero.

Test FC daily for a few weeks and adjust SWG output and runtime to maintain 6 ppm. *Never* allow it to drop below 4 ppm. It's safe to swim with FC up to 24 ppm with CYA at 60, so err on the high side. Use liquid chlorine for a quick boost if you drop too low. Once your FC level remains steady, you can back off on the testing to a couple of times per week.

Test pH weekly and adjust as required.

Enjoy your Trouble Free Pool!

This is exactly what I was looking for!!! Thank you!!!