vsims2001
05-28-2014, 09:23 AM
First off.....thanks to this forum I have learned more about pool chemistry and care in 2 weeks than the pool store and friends taught me in 3 years. I actually enjoy maintaining the pool now....except for brushing. :)
My question is this.....we will be leaving for a week long vacation soon, and i would like to set my pool chem levels to accommodate this 7 day absence. At what levels should pool be when I leave?
A little about my pool....
20 x 40 gunite pool approx 35,000 gallons, built early 80's, recently re-plastered (water added back 4/28)
SWG - Hayward Aqua Rite
Filter - Pentair Clean and Clear 420 sq ft
Pump - A.O. Smith 1 hp....circa 1982
Current readings: (from the forum recommended Taylor kit!!)
Free Chlorine - 6.5 ppm
Combined Chlorine - <0.5
Salt - 3100
Calcium Hardness - 200
CYA - 60
pH - 8.0 (added 1 qt muriatic acid after readings)
Acid Demand - 1
TA - 100
I have been battling to keep my pH down. Per the contractor that re-plastered the pool this is due to the new plaster. He said that I would need to keep a close eye on the pH levels. So my main concern is keeping the pH level correct for the week we will be gone.
Any advice is appreciated.
My question is this.....we will be leaving for a week long vacation soon, and i would like to set my pool chem levels to accommodate this 7 day absence. At what levels should pool be when I leave?
A little about my pool....
20 x 40 gunite pool approx 35,000 gallons, built early 80's, recently re-plastered (water added back 4/28)
SWG - Hayward Aqua Rite
Filter - Pentair Clean and Clear 420 sq ft
Pump - A.O. Smith 1 hp....circa 1982
Current readings: (from the forum recommended Taylor kit!!)
Free Chlorine - 6.5 ppm
Combined Chlorine - <0.5
Salt - 3100
Calcium Hardness - 200
CYA - 60
pH - 8.0 (added 1 qt muriatic acid after readings)
Acid Demand - 1
TA - 100
I have been battling to keep my pH down. Per the contractor that re-plastered the pool this is due to the new plaster. He said that I would need to keep a close eye on the pH levels. So my main concern is keeping the pH level correct for the week we will be gone.
Any advice is appreciated.