16X48 intex ultra frame

[td51902]

Hi
Just set up my pool and added water to it. Now it is time for chemicals. I am not sure what chemicals to add to the pool and which ones are save for the intex pools. Are the liners the same as a standard above ground pool? I bought test strips and a chlorine floater. I tried a test strip and it seemed that everything was in the normal except chlorine. I havent added or bought any chemicals yet. Do i use shock for this pool? Sorry for the stupid questions but never had a pool before and dont want to mess up on the chemicals
thanks
Mike

[PoolDoc]

This is the easiest starting place for small pools that have just been filled:
Super-simple-pool-chemistry-recipe-for-Intex-type-pools-start-up-amp-routine-care. (http://www.poolforum.com/pf2/showthread.php?17055)

But, till you get some other chemicals, add 1/2 gallon of plain household bleach each evening. That will keep your pool from becoming a very-hard-to-clean swamp.

[td51902]

thanks i believe a 16X48 is alittle over 5000 gallons. like 5061 or something like that... is it better to use the 3500-5000 or 5000-7000 measurement

[PoolDoc]

(16/2)^2 * 3.14 * 3.25 * 7.48 gal/cft = ~4,885 gallons

=> use 5,000 gallons or a PF of 24 (1 lb of chlorine gas adds 24 ppm chlorine; 1lb of cyanuric acid adds 24 ppm CYA)

[bdearen]

This is the easiest starting place for small pools that have just been filled:
Super-simple-pool-chemistry-recipe-for-Intex-type-pools-start-up-amp-routine-care. (http://www.poolforum.com/pf2/showthread.php?17055)

But, till you get some other chemicals, add 1/2 gallon of plain household bleach each evening. That will keep your pool from becoming a very-hard-to-clean swamp.

I have the same pool as you 16X48 Intex Ultra Frame. I used the method above and everything has been going great. The important thing I learned is these cheap filters need to be cleaned at least 3X per week maybe more depending on use. My pool was up for 4 days and I noticed the exit valve or whatever you call it when the water comes out of the filter was not very strong. I took the filter out and cleaned it. It then started working better. The pool also got a little cloudy when the filter was dirty.