Hi all, I'm Mark. I've had a pool for about 3 years now since we purchased this house. I had little to no knowledge about pools before that. When we moved in I went to Leslie's thinking it was a good move cuz I didn't want to pay someone to care for my pool. I've been following their recommendations since then, but honestly it seems costly and like an endless stream of expensive adjustments. So I found this, and this seems so much better.
So I read up on a bunch of the school stuff, downloaded the poolmath app, and a few of my readings need some adjustment. My question is in which order to adjust? Here are my readings, pool info is at the bottom
Measurements
FC: .96
CC: .96
PH: 7.7
TA: 81
CH: 134
CA: 53
I know the CH needs to come up, it's been a never ending thing here as we get rain all winter (California) where I have to pump water out of the pool so it won't overflow.
I think the CA needs to come down, right? Which means a drain and fill? How do I know how much to drain?
I've been using TriChlor, and i'd like to switch to bleach, so I'll begin that once I've done the drain and fill.
So is my order:
1) Drain and fill and get CA correct
2) Add Calcium after the fill
3) Then balance the rest
??
Any other tips I need? Thanks everyone!
So I read up on a bunch of the school stuff, downloaded the poolmath app, and a few of my readings need some adjustment. My question is in which order to adjust? Here are my readings, pool info is at the bottom
- The size of your pool in gallons: ~15,000
- If your pool is an AG (above ground) or IG (in ground) In Ground
- If it's IG, tell us if it's vinyl, plaster/pebble, or fiberglass Plaster
- The type filter you have (sand, DE, cartridge) Cartridge
- List what test kit you use to test your water ColorQ
- Please mention if you fill the pool from a well or are currently on water restrictions No restrictions
Measurements
FC: .96
CC: .96
PH: 7.7
TA: 81
CH: 134
CA: 53
I know the CH needs to come up, it's been a never ending thing here as we get rain all winter (California) where I have to pump water out of the pool so it won't overflow.
I think the CA needs to come down, right? Which means a drain and fill? How do I know how much to drain?
I've been using TriChlor, and i'd like to switch to bleach, so I'll begin that once I've done the drain and fill.
So is my order:
1) Drain and fill and get CA correct
2) Add Calcium after the fill
3) Then balance the rest
??
Any other tips I need? Thanks everyone!