Hello to all. We are total newby's to the pool world. Our new build 15,000 gallon pool was filled February 1st and we're just getting started. The local Leslie's has been very helpful but I'm nervous about adding the recommended NoPhos. Phosphates are currently 655ppb. We haven't started up the salt cell yet although 6 bags of salt were added at the 7 or 8 day mark. We did add their Power Powder (chlorine). The pH=7.6, Alkalinity=101ppm, Free Chlorine=3.8ppm, Cyanuric Acid=37ppm, Salt=1777ppm. Should I be concerned about the high phosphate level and if so what are recommendations? Thank you!
Phosphates
- Thread starter elominac
- Start date
- May 3, 2014
- 62,738
- Pool Size
- 6000
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
Welcome to the forum!
Phosphates are of no concern, especially at that very low level.
You will find TFPC is quite a bit different than pool store methods. We advocate the pool owner doing their own water testing with a proper test kit. See Test Kits Compared
I suggest you read through Pool School - Trouble Free Pool and even look at a few of our videos TFP-TV - Trouble Free Pool
Phosphates are of no concern, especially at that very low level.
You will find TFPC is quite a bit different than pool store methods. We advocate the pool owner doing their own water testing with a proper test kit. See Test Kits Compared
I suggest you read through Pool School - Trouble Free Pool and even look at a few of our videos TFP-TV - Trouble Free Pool
Thank you for your reply. Why do they recommend under100ppb? Ours at 655ppb had me concerned but after I read some of the issuers with NoPhos I balked.
- Jul 17, 2019
- 4,078
- Pool Size
- 13000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
See if you can take it back. Phosphate removers are big $ makers for pool stores, so they unnecessarily push them like you just found out.
- May 3, 2014
- 62,738
- Pool Size
- 6000
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
Phosphate Removers - Further Reading
www.troublefreepool.com
The PS theory is less phosphates, less algae.
Maintaining the proper FC/CYA Levels is all you need.
Hey El and Welcome !!! You're in good hands now. Leslie's is a large corporation who's only concern is separating you from your money. The folks at the local Walmart are kind as well, but at the Corporate level they spend 100s of millions looking to increase your purchases. From end caps to displays, their sole goal is to get you to spend more.