Pool is filling now, wanting to be prepared!

[mcuffe0234]

Hi there!
I tried to see if this was posted already and in the pool school but could find it, so I apologize in advance.
We just installed our 18x52 Intex above ground pool. We have a sand filter and SWG.
From my understanding, once the pool is filled, I’ll test the water, put in salt according to what I need, let the pump run for 24hrs to dissolve salt and then turn on the SWG. Is that when I test again and add the of the chemicals I need to get the levels up/down?

 

[clambert1273]

How are you planning to test the water?

 

[Texas Splash]

As soon as the pool is full you should let the water mix for short 30 min then test all levels. You can expect a zero CYA, so get a sock soaking with stabilizer for a CYA goal of 70. Add liquid chlorine today for an FC target of 2-3 ppm. Get the salt in there too. Tomorrow maintain an FC of around 4-5 ppm and turn on the swg. Monitor for FC production. Oh, and balance the pH right away in the 7 range. That should get you going.

 

[mcuffe0234]

How are you planning to test the water?

I bough the TF-100. It is arriving today!

 

[mcuffe0234]

As soon as they pool is full you should let the water mix for short 30 min then test all levels. You can expect a zero CYA, so get a sock soaking with stabilizer for a CYA goal of 70. Add liquid chlorine today for an FC target of 2-3 ppm. Get the salt in there too. Tomorrow maintain an FC of around 4-5 ppm and turn on the swg. Monitor for FC production. Oh, and balance the pH right away in the 7 range. That should get you going.

This is absolutely perfect!!! Thank you so much!

 

[clambert1273]

I bough the TF-100. It is arriving today!

When it arrives run a full set of tests, if you use the PoolMath app you can have the test logs linked here & it will allow people to guide you easily

 

[mcuffe0234]

When it arrives run a full set of tests, if you use the PoolMath app you can have the test logs linked here & it will allow people to guide you easily

Um, that’s amazing! Thank you! I’ll download the app now

 

[Texas Splash]

I’ll download the app now

There will be a selection on your APP profile to allow TFP to view Poolmath Logs. So check that so we can see your test results at any time.

 

[clambert1273]

Um, that’s amazing! Thank you! I’ll download the app now

If you wanna check ot out you can see mine just click on my avatar & select the logs

 

[mcuffe0234]

This is absolutely perfect!!! Thank you so much!

This is probably a silly question, but while the water is mixing, can I use the skimmer to clean all the garbage that’s been falling into it while filling? Can I also use the vacuum? Or should I wait until all levels are up?

 

[clambert1273]

This is probably a silly question, but while the water is mixing, can I use the skimmer to clean all the garbage that’s been falling into it while filling? Can I also use the vacuum? Or should I wait until all levels are up?

You can operate like normal as long as your actual water level isn't below skimmer

 

[mcuffe0234]

You can operate like normal as long as your actual water level isn't below skimmer

Perfect! Thanks!

 

[red-beard]

I know it will be a Salt Water pool, but add CYA and Liquid Chlorine NOW!

 

[mcuffe0234]

I know it will be a Salt Water pool, but add CYA and Liquid Chlorine NOW!

While the pool is filling??? It’s almost done. It’s halfway up the output

 

[Texas Splash]

Post #3 will get you on track. Easy stuff.

 

[mcuffe0234]

Post #3 will get you on track. Easy stuff.

Much appreciated! Thank you!

 

[red-beard]

I always add liquid chlorine while it is filling to make sure algae can't get a hold. And a little CYA helps protect the chlorine.