Background info: I had a pretty bad storm early this morning. A lot of runoff dirt and debris has gone into my pool during the storm. I am currently skimming what is floating on top, vacuuming the pool, and intermittently backwashing the sand filter (to both clean out the filter and to empty water out, as I need to drain about an inch out). Finally, per my profile, I am a new home owner and new to the pool ownership arena. Attached photos inludes one from yesterday, one from a short while ago.
My question is, should I wait to retest my pool water, and if so, how long? I tested it yesterday, but with the storm I want to see where my chemical levels are, so I can adjust as needed. I am not sure if there is a settle in period that I should wait before I start testing.
Also, should I just go ahead and initiate a shock dose, or wait until I get results? I’m not sure if I should immediately start addressing the runoff organic material.
Thanks for your input!
My question is, should I wait to retest my pool water, and if so, how long? I tested it yesterday, but with the storm I want to see where my chemical levels are, so I can adjust as needed. I am not sure if there is a settle in period that I should wait before I start testing.
Also, should I just go ahead and initiate a shock dose, or wait until I get results? I’m not sure if I should immediately start addressing the runoff organic material.
Thanks for your input!