- Feb 22, 2022
- 38
- Pool Size
- 17000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
Hey folks! Thanks so much for all of your help during the pre-build and build phases. We now have a beautiful pool and I'm working on refreshing my memory on maintenance. Since I'm a documentarian by trade, I'm making a spreadsheet to use as a reference. I have a few questions I'm hoping you can help clear up. If there's a resource I've overlooked, feel free to point me in the right direction.
First, a discrepancy between the Pool Math app and the Water Balance for SWG article for pH. Pool math app says ideal range is 7.6-7.8, with acceptable being 7.2 to 8.0. The article says ideal is 7.2-7.5 with acceptable being 7.2-7.8. Which one should I trust/aim for?
Second, wondering about how long we need to wait to swim, if at all, when adding the following:
First, a discrepancy between the Pool Math app and the Water Balance for SWG article for pH. Pool math app says ideal range is 7.6-7.8, with acceptable being 7.2 to 8.0. The article says ideal is 7.2-7.5 with acceptable being 7.2-7.8. Which one should I trust/aim for?
Second, wondering about how long we need to wait to swim, if at all, when adding the following:
- Baking soda
- Borax
- Muriatic acid
- Boric acid
- Salt
- FC
- TA: I noted it's best to make small adjustments for bigger changes and test pH in between, but do I also test the TA after each adjustment? And after how much time has passed do I test?
- Raising with baking soda
- Lowering with Muriatic acid
- pH
- Raising with Borax
- Lowering with Muriatic acid