Hey all,
10k Latham fiberglass pool
Philadelphia area
Salt water system
Jandy Sand Filter
(Unfortunately) a Jandy 1.65hp single speed pump.
NO Automation (Pool only, manual controls were fine for us).
Jandy 260k NG heater
Recently had a 10k gal Latham Bay Isle (Freeform) fiberglass pool installed and looking to figure out the chemical balancing for the opening in a couple weeks. We are going to open the first week of April as the cover we have at the moment is falling apart, and we haven’t seen freezing temps in a few weeks now. The pool is also heated and not very big, so we can heat it up if desired.
I am removing the cover in the morning as the concrete is getting formed and poured. I do not plan on putting it back on as the water bags are leaking, and the cover is beginning to develop holes in it.
I digress. It will be in the 60’s-70’s for the first month it is open. There is a LOT of dirt in the water, and there is likely going to be a small amount of concrete debris in it from them pouring (PB told us this). I will be vacuuming to waste when we open the pool as the dirt will have settled to the bottom.
Onto balancing. I know how to start up the pool itself (equipment wise), dewinterize and get the filter system going. I know the pH is hovering around 6.8 or so. No other chemicals in the water at the moment.
Since the water will be colder, and it is a saltwater pool, we are thinking of dropping a chlorine tab in the skimmer for the first few weeks until the water is a more balmy temperature for the SWG to function properly.
So my question is, where do I start with balancing? Do I get the pH and alkalinity within range first then shock it? I will use dichlor shock. Then do I add the CYA? Salt? Not sure what amount of chemicals I need and not sure what order they should go in. I know I will need to bring the pH and alkalinity up, shock once, add enough CYA and add the salt. Unsure of the amounts and what order they should be put in.
I have been told I can add the salt at any time. I already have the salt, CYA (stablilzer), Total alkalinity powder (Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate), and pH up (Sodium Carbonate). Will be purchasing one pound of dichlor shock and a handful of tabs until the SWG can be turned on. I have enough of each chemical to balance the pool other than shock. I have a Taylor kit ordered. Waiting for it to arrive.
Any advice appreciated. I WILL NOT FLOC THE POOL!
10k Latham fiberglass pool
Philadelphia area
Salt water system
Jandy Sand Filter
(Unfortunately) a Jandy 1.65hp single speed pump.
NO Automation (Pool only, manual controls were fine for us).
Jandy 260k NG heater
Recently had a 10k gal Latham Bay Isle (Freeform) fiberglass pool installed and looking to figure out the chemical balancing for the opening in a couple weeks. We are going to open the first week of April as the cover we have at the moment is falling apart, and we haven’t seen freezing temps in a few weeks now. The pool is also heated and not very big, so we can heat it up if desired.
I am removing the cover in the morning as the concrete is getting formed and poured. I do not plan on putting it back on as the water bags are leaking, and the cover is beginning to develop holes in it.
I digress. It will be in the 60’s-70’s for the first month it is open. There is a LOT of dirt in the water, and there is likely going to be a small amount of concrete debris in it from them pouring (PB told us this). I will be vacuuming to waste when we open the pool as the dirt will have settled to the bottom.
Onto balancing. I know how to start up the pool itself (equipment wise), dewinterize and get the filter system going. I know the pH is hovering around 6.8 or so. No other chemicals in the water at the moment.
Since the water will be colder, and it is a saltwater pool, we are thinking of dropping a chlorine tab in the skimmer for the first few weeks until the water is a more balmy temperature for the SWG to function properly.
So my question is, where do I start with balancing? Do I get the pH and alkalinity within range first then shock it? I will use dichlor shock. Then do I add the CYA? Salt? Not sure what amount of chemicals I need and not sure what order they should go in. I know I will need to bring the pH and alkalinity up, shock once, add enough CYA and add the salt. Unsure of the amounts and what order they should be put in.
I have been told I can add the salt at any time. I already have the salt, CYA (stablilzer), Total alkalinity powder (Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate), and pH up (Sodium Carbonate). Will be purchasing one pound of dichlor shock and a handful of tabs until the SWG can be turned on. I have enough of each chemical to balance the pool other than shock. I have a Taylor kit ordered. Waiting for it to arrive.
Any advice appreciated. I WILL NOT FLOC THE POOL!
