What Should I Do For My New (to me) Pool?

[0xSquid]

Hey yall!

I'm a new homeowner/pool owner and since moving in at the beginning of the year I've felt that I've gotten closer and closer to learning about pool maintenance.

While it may be helpful to have a service come by every two weeks to get things situated, it can be costly. Going to certain pool stores can be an overwhelming experience, sometimes even frustrating(if you've ever been to Leslie's you know exactly what I mean.)

My most recent visit to Leslie's gave me back my levels(which are attached) and surprisingly, the levels are extremely similar from the last time I've visited back in March. I'd rather learn to maintain this myself to save money, Leslie's suggested plan approximately would have me spending over $500. Not gonna happen.

My current view of my pool is attached as well. Cloudy with shock that was applied last Wednesday but hasn't cleared up yet. I've already completed the backwash, rinse and filter process as instructed by the pool guy and it's still in this state nearly a week later. Any advice on what I can do? I'm informed on what I can buy so I'm good on that end. Thank you so much!

 

[mknauss]

Welcome to the forum!
You likely need to follow the SLAM Process. To do that, you need a proper test kit. I suggest the TF-100/Pro or Taylor K2006C. A proper test kit is needed to get the accurate water chemistry results needed to follow the TFP protocols.

While you are waiting on your test kit, add 5 ppm FC worth of liquid chlorine / plain bleach to your pool each evening with the pump running. This will replenish the FC lost each day to the sun and also inhibit any algae in the water from growing further.

I suggest you read through Pool Care Basics - Trouble Free Pool and even look at a few of our videos TFP-TV - Trouble Free Pool

 

[0xSquid]

Welcome to the forum!
You likely need to follow the SLAM Process. To do that, you need a proper test kit. I suggest the TF-100/Pro or Taylor K2006C. A proper test kit is needed to get the accurate water chemistry results needed to follow the TFP protocols.

While you are waiting on your test kit, add 5 ppm FC worth of liquid chlorine / plain bleach to your pool each evening with the pump running. This will replenish the FC lost each day to the sun and also inhibit any algae in the water from growing further.

I suggest you read through Pool Care Basics - Trouble Free Pool and even look at a few of our videos TFP-TV - Trouble Free Pool

Thanks for the welcome! I've noted that I should add some liquid chlorine to the pool each evening - could a good alternative to this be using a chlorinator, adding 2-3 tabs into it weekly?

 

[PoolStored]

Thanks for the welcome! I've noted that I should add some liquid chlorine to the pool each evening - could a good alternative to this be using a chlorinator, adding 2-3 tabs into it weekly?

We recommend you use liquid chlorine until you get your test kit. Tabs add CYA, and it is entirely possible your CYA is already to high...we just don't know until we get results from your kit.

 

[0xSquid]

Thank you so much for the recommendation for test kits, decided to order the Taylor kit. Really liking how easy it is to use.

As of today my readings are:
TA-110
CH-240
PH-7.6
CYA-110

Ive had my pool guy stop by last minute and tested and I've been told that my CYA level has lowered from the previous visit but would like to lower it to an appropriate level. My aunt has told me that her CYA levels were a bit off pretty frequently since she runs off from well water. However, I do not. Thanks again, yall!