SO many questions!

Palacemanager · Sep 3, 2022

toolerb50 said:
Do you have access to a Menards?

They have 31% Muratic Acid and a bonus it's not green. They also sell Liquid Bleach which is 12.5%. Bonus they are both cheap.

https://www.menards.com/main/paint/concrete-blacktop-sealers/concrete-cleaners/sunnyside-reg-muriatic-acid/710g1/p-1444444212919-c-14360.htm

https://www.menards.com/main/outdoors/pools-accessories/pro-clor-liquid-pool-shock-1-gal/pc160003/p-1444426383664-c-10137.htm

I do have a Menard's near me. Wow, they have 12.5% for cheap? That's cool! I'll have to check it out! Thanks!

Flying Tivo · Sep 3, 2022

So you get a better understanding

Palacemanager said:
On the faucet that is direct from the well TA is 360

You will always be fighting rising Ph due to High fill TA. So it will be a fact of life. Adding Borates helps in stabilizing the rise of Ph, but it will always need the same amount of Acid to drop ph, just longer intervals. I will highly suggest an automated acid addition pump(not immediately, but as soon as you get the hang of it).

Stenner Pumps - Further Reading

www.troublefreepool.com

A pool consumes about 2-4ppm of FC daily, so yes its like a pet, you need to feed it daily!

Palacemanager · Sep 3, 2022

Palacemanager said:
I do have a Menard's near me. Wow, they have 12.5% for cheap? That's cool! I'll have to check it out! Thanks!

I just checked the website and they do have a bunch of it in stock so that's a positive but the best part? 3.44 a gallon! That is cheap! I just paid 40 for 4 gallons of 10% at Leslie's Pool Supply yesterday!

Palacemanager · Sep 3, 2022

Flying Tivo said:
So you get a better understanding

You will always be fighting rising Ph due to High fill TA. So it will be a fact of life. Adding Borates helps in stabilizing the rise of Ph, but it will always need the same amount of Acid to drop ph, just longer intervals. I will highly suggest an automated acid addition pump(not immediately, but as soon as you get the hang of it).

Stenner Pumps - Further Reading

www.troublefreepool.com

A pool consumes about 2-4ppm of FC daily, so yes its like a pet, you need to feed it daily!

Well, another learning curve! SWG and a Stenner pump! But I'm totally open and willing to make this pool as efficient as possible.

Flying Tivo · Sep 3, 2022

That is exactly my setup! We are always happy to see how fast newbies get the hang of it. Soon you will be helping out other newbies.

Palacemanager · Sep 3, 2022

Okay, I just checked my chlorine again after adding 3.5 gallons over a 2 hour period and it is at 6.5! Woot! I will have my son add 1.5 gallons per day through Tuesday when I get back from being out of town. Thanks again for all your help and great information. I feel quite a bit better getting that FC up to a level that will keep the bad stuff at bay! Now onward to closing in a few weeks!

mknauss · Sep 3, 2022

Palacemanager said:
One more question. Would 5ppm be the regular daily maintenance amount? That would really add up in cost if it is! 1.5-1.75 gallons a day x avg season of 104 days (June through second week of September here in MI) would be 156 gallons per season. At approx $8-10 per gallon = $1248.00??!! I must be misunderstanding this.

2-4 ppm FC use per day is typical.
Liquid chlorine should not be that expensive. $4-$5 per gallon is reasonable. Menards in your region carries reasonably priced chlorine.

toolerb50 · Sep 4, 2022

For next year, you could also consider using a solar cover if you don't already have one. It can help slow chlorine loss.