Pool "opening"... Thanks TFP (and swg)

[poolnoobgrandma]

So, grandkids were over yesterday and the weather was nice, so we thought it was time to heat up the spa for some fun.
I haven't tested the pool in months. Christmas, covid, etc. But I've been running the pump, and I knew the chlorine had to be in the ballpark because the pool is crystal clear. Sure enough, FC 5.5, pH way high (as expected). Some MA (per Poolmath "effects of adding") and half an hour later we're heating the spa.
I'll do full tests today, and adjust other stuff as needed, but swim season here we come!

 

[Texas Splash]

 

[poolnoobgrandma]

My 4 year old grandson was helping me test. The first test we did was the eye test! He declared the pool clear. He also read the pH test. And helped clean Gilligan, our robot. I think we have a budding pool boy!

 

[Newdude]

Holy cow it's THAT time already ??

I was feels like -11 over the weekend and have a ways to go, but if you're opening, little by little.......

 

[poolnoobgrandma]

Holy cow it's THAT time already ??

I was feels like -11 over the weekend and have a ways to go, but if you're opening, little by little.......

BRRRRRRRRR!!!

 

[Newdude]

BRRRRRRRRR!!!

I mean. Mt Washington had -110 windchills while Mars was only -105, so I have THAT going for me, which is nice.

 

[poolnoobgrandma]

I mean. Mt Washington had -110 windchills while Mars was only -105, so I have THAT going for me, which is nice.

Well, we're not heating the pool just yet. Gonna wait for consistent temps in the mid 70s and up. But we are in prime spa weather here!