Shock or not to shock

[Mr Bruce]

Test strips are worthless, return them if you can.

The link Tim posted has everything you need. I am going to share it again Pool School - Guide for Seasonal/Temporary Pools

 

[triptyx]

As long as the chlorine is below shock level, you should be ok.

PoolMath says your pool holds about 1800 gallons.

So if we put 1800 into PoolMath, and target FC of 3 with current value of 0, we get 8.0oz of bleach. So you can add 8.0oz, and go swimming.

Tomorrow, it will likely be 0 again, but your test should help you with that. Once you add stabilizer, your target chlorine level will go up, but PoolMath will tell you what you need to add. Be aware that 3ppm of chlorine with no stabilizer might be a bit harsh on your bathing suit - make sure it rinse it will with clean tap water after you get out (and I'd avoid wearing a nice one today). Once the stabilizer is in, the chlorine will be far less harsh.

 

[tim5055]

PoolMath says your pool holds about 1800 gallons.

1800 to the tippy top, Intex website calls it "Water capacity: 1,018 gallons (3,854 L)at 80% full "

 

[Taye828]

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I poured 4oz at the outlet slowly and stirred it up afterwards. Tomo I will get cya and test strips. Or no on the test strips? Also I put the cover back on.

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I added 6.0 bleach.

 

[triptyx]

1800 to the tippy top, Intex website calls it "Water capacity: 1,018 gallons (3,854 L)at 80% full "

I must be rusty. Thanks Tim!

 

[cfherrman]

Get the oto clorine and pH tester, it's two little vials hooked together and two little bottles.

 

[Taye828]

And stabilizer too

 

[Teald024]

Hello and Welcome!

You just need a kit like this
or this if you want to splurge and get a CYA test with it.

Without CYA (stabilizer) the FC will disappear quickly and could assume FC is zero each morning. With the CYA, the FC will hold better. Keep in mind that FC / bleach is consumable and you will need to add it each day whether you use the pool or not.

 

[Taye828]

I found this https://www.clorox.com/dr-laundry/disinfecting-wading-pool/

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You know what? Before I got on here this morning I called the Clorox pool help line, the stabilizer your guys are talking about they told me I didn’t need it and put it back on the shelf. I had it in my cart. They told me it it would dissolve too slow.

 

[Teald024]

Granulated CYA does dissolve slowly unfortunately but we still feel it is the best option for getting stabilizer in the water. Put in a regular tube sock and jump in the water and just start squeezing it like it’s a stress ball and it will work its way into water.

This method is quicker than the alternative of using trichlor pucks. Pucks can dissolve even slower. Dichlor “shock” could be an option I suppose. You would need to keep track how much you put in and stop using it once your CYA level gets to the desired amount.

 

[cfherrman]

Clorox pool products are pretty much the worst since they often contain copper, which is what turns hair green, not clorine.

 

[Taye828]

I’m back. I tested the water. I don’t think it’s good. But I can’t tell.

 

[Taye828]

CL is 3.0
ph is between 7.6-7.5

 

[Taye828]

I also have the cya

 

[Taye828]

So do I add cya or no?

 

[triptyx]

If you're going to use bleach to chlorinate your pool, then yes. Use PoolMath to find out how much CYA it will take to go from 0 to 30ppm, put it into a sock and soak the sock while kneading it with your hands. Do not leave the CYA in contact with the side of the pool.

 

[Taye828]

4.0oz

 

[Teald024]

4.0oz

Yeah, that looks right, 4oz of CYA to get to 30ppm in 1000 gallons of water.
That would make your target chlorine 5ppm and never below 2ppm.

 

[Taye828]

I bought hth to chlorinate today. Is it best to test everyday? And is 5ppm ok for chrlorine?

 

[Taye828]

We have a Leslie’s pool, I’m going to take my water there and check. The tester I bought was missing the line on chlorine. So I’m taking it black. Walmart doesn’t have much out as far as testers. Is there a brand of tester and chemicals I should stick with