Order of chemicals

[mszimm7]

Testing my pool for the first time with the T-100 test kit. I have the following readings and am wondering which one to fix first? Pool is clear.

FC - 1.0
CC - 0.5
pH - 7.5
TA - 150
CH - 300
CYA - 50

The Pool School app recommends lowering the pH to 7-7.2 with Acid to get the TA down. To raise the FC it recommends adding Bleach.
Is there an order to complete these adjustments?
Is there a time to wait between adding chemicals?
For both adjustments what is the wait period before entering the pool?

Thanks!
Matt

 

[mknauss]

Welcome to the forum!
Add chlorine! Add enough liquid chlorine to reach target range for your CYA using the FC/CYA Levels
No need to mess with pH until it reaches 8. Then lower it to 7.6. TA will manage itself, but keep testing it weekly.
I suggest you read ABC's of Pool Water Chemistry.

 

[mknauss]

Once you have added the chlorine, wait 15 minutes or so before going in the pool.

 

[Oly]

Focus first on getting your FC into your target zone for your current CYA level and never let it fall below the minimum. Lower your pH when it gets above 7.8 and your TA will drop and stabilize over time.
Welcome and thanks for supporting TFP.

 

[mszimm7]

Thank you for the near instantaneous feedback!! I will be adding the liquid chlorine tonight to get it into range. Thanks again!