New pool owner - first test since start up

[EndlessSummerAZ]

I’m following the PebbleTec start up ranges which I will post below. Ran the TF Pro tests this morning. I’ve added about 26oz of muriatic acid per the pool math app. Time should lower the FC, right? Or should I remove a puck in the floater? And CYA pool math note says to add stabilizer - the pool start up guy put in 3 tabs. Will this raise over time or should I add additional stabilizer? Any additional insight is helpful.

PebbleTec start up ranges:
PH 7.0 to 7.4
TA 80-100
CH 150-250
FC 1-3
CYA 20-30

My Results:
PH 8.2
TA 110
CH 225
FC 4.5
CYA 10

Also adjusted my runtime:

Timer 1 - 2700rpm 7am to 9am
Timer 2 - 1200rpm 9am to 3pm
Timer 3 - 2700rpm 3pm to 5pm
Timer 4 - 1200rpm 5pm to 7am

 

[HermanTX]

Pucks contain stabilizer. You can use Effects of Adding in the PM app to determine the effect.
Using you 11,475 gals - each puck will raise FC by 4.8ppm, Raise CYA by 2.9ppm, lower pH by 0.3
That is after it is fully dissolved. So that is a very slow way to add stabilizer to your pool. If you want to bring it up then purchase dry stabilizer on Amazon or at Home Depot.

You will still need to follow the FC/CYA Levels as you raise CYA. I would keep the FC in the 2-3 range now with no CYA but follow the chart.

You will need to add MA to reduce your pH in a timelier manner. That is very common with new pools. Pucks do work but just take a long time.

Also - do not put pucks in your skimmer. Many pool companies do that as it is easier to do but purchase a floater to keep in your pool or use a chlorinator if you have one.

Plan to use liquid chlorine for the long term rather than pucks.

 

[proavia]

I’m following the PebbleTec start up ranges which I will post below. Ran the TF Pro tests this morning. I’ve added about 26oz of muriatic acid per the pool math app. Time should lower the FC, right? Or should I remove a puck in the floater? And CYA pool math note says to add stabilizer - the pool start up guy put in 3 tabs. Will this raise over time or should I add additional stabilizer? Any additional insight is helpful.

PebbleTec start up ranges:
PH 7.0 to 7.4
TA 80-100
CH 150-250
FC 1-3
CYA 20-30

My Results:
PH 8.2
TA 110
CH 225
FC 4.5
CYA 10

Also adjusted my runtime:

Timer 1 - 2700rpm 7am to 9am
Timer 2 - 1200rpm 9am to 3pm
Timer 3 - 2700rpm 3pm to 5pm
Timer 4 - 1200rpm 5pm to 7am

If you are going to run 24/7, I'd suggest setting the timers as follows:

Timer 1 - 1200rpm 8:15am to 8am
Timer 2 - 2700rpm 7am to 9am
Timer 3 - 2700rpm 3pm to 5pm

Some of the Hayward pumps give priority to timer 1.
Setting as above will provide overlap in the speeds. This should prevent the pump from running a prime cycle each time the speed changes. Timer 1 needs to be the lowest speed of any timer and to turn off/on while the pump is running another timer at a higher speed.

You can also set the speeds in the menu
Speed 1 - 1200rpm
Speed 2 - 1500rpm
Speed 3 - 2400rpm
Speed 4 - 2700rpm
This will provide a starting point for speeds. You can adjust them up/down once you better figure out your system needs.

 

[EndlessSummerAZ]

815am to 8am - sorry not sure how to quote just a section yet.

Should it be 815pm to 8am? Or 815am to 8pm?

 

[EndlessSummerAZ]

If you are going to run 24/7, I'd suggest setting the timers as follows:

Timer 1 - 1200rpm 8:15am to 8am
Timer 2 - 2700rpm 7am to 9am
Timer 3 - 2700rpm 3pm to 5pm

Some of the Hayward pumps give priority to timer 1.
Setting as above will provide overlap in the speeds. This should prevent the pump from running a prime cycle each time the speed changes. Timer 1 needs to be the lowest speed of any timer and to turn off/on while the pump is running another timer at a higher speed.

You can also set the speeds in the menu
Speed 1 - 1200rpm
Speed 2 - 1500rpm
Speed 3 - 2400rpm
Speed 4 - 2700rpm
This will provide a starting point for speeds. You can adjust them up/down once you better figure out your system needs.

815am to 8am - sorry not sure how to quote just a section yet.

Should it be 815pm to 8am? Or 815am to 8pm?

 

[proavia]

As long as you are trying to run 24 hours per day.

AM for both. 8:15 AM to 8 AM - basically run at 1200rpm for 24 hours, minus 15 minutes.
The two times need to be within the time period set for a higher RPM on Timer 2.


The pump will switch to a higher RPM based on the other timers that are set.

You indicate two additional time periods at 2700rpm for 2 hours each.

Timer 1 - 1200rpm - 8:15 AM to 8:00 AM
Timer 2 - 2700rpm - 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
Other timers as needed - RPM higher than 1200rpm