New Pool...now chemicals

[Zamspa]

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Stringer’s Pool
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Build Type: Plaster
Volume: 17000 gallons
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Latest Test Result Summary:
FC: 1.0 (27 minutes ago)
CC: 0.5 (27 minutes ago)
pH: 7.5 (27 minutes ago)
TA: 120 (27 minutes ago)
CH: 400 (27 minutes ago)
CYA: 30 (27 minutes ago)
TEMPERATURE: 83° (27 minutes ago)
CSI: -0.78 (27 minutes ago)
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So now do I just follow my pool math? It seems like a lot of chemicals to be added. I’m not 100% on the gallons on my pool either but I think it’s about 17,000 gallons with spa. The water is clear and beautiful now.

 

[Texas Splash]

Stringer, two things caught my eye when reviewing your post from earlier:
1. Your FC is much too low. Make sure to increase the FC and keep it balanced according to the FC/CYA Levels to avoid algae.
2. Now sure how, but I think your CSI number of -0.78 is wrong. I'm getting 0.21, so you might want to double-check everything there.

Because you have a healthy CH level, you might want to keep the TA link below handy, especially if you find the pH rising quickly throughout the week. Overall not bad. Just keep an eye on the FC and double-check the CSI and I think you're in good shape.

Lower Total Alkalinity

A lower Total Alkalinity level can help a pool owner stabalize their pH increase. We'll explain how to lower TA with a little help from muriatic acid.

www.troublefreepool.com