lshiggins
04-21-2006, 04:07 PM
I found this forum last Spring, after opening our pool and dealing with a pool store induced mess :rolleyes: for the 4th straight year in a row. Thanks to the awesome folks and info on this board, we enjoyed a hassle free pool (once we got it clean) last summer for the FIRST time since we moved in. THANK YOU!
On to my issue... I opened our pool Monday. It was basically clear, with some dirt, a few leaves, pollen, etc. I've kept the FC around 12 using bleach only (testing 3x/day), have added some CYA (initial reading was 0), and vaccuumed. FC was 10 this morning when I tested (down from 12 yesterday evening). Here are my PS233 results today:
FC: 10
CC: 0
pH: 7.0
ALK: 80
CYA: <20
temp: 68
The water is crystal clear. :D I know I need to get my CYA up... I'll work slowly on that over the next couple of weeks and I'm shooting for 30. Should I be concerned about the pH and ALK? I've been reading so much info here, and I think I'm on overload a little. I have Borax and baking soda, but I'm a little confused as to which to add and in what order. :o I overshot my goal last year and wound up with a pH of 8. Although it didn't appear to cause problems (it stayed at 8 all summer), I'd rather stay in the 7.4 neighborhood this year.
I have a 24ft AG pool, 13500 gallons.
Thanks so much!
Lauren
On to my issue... I opened our pool Monday. It was basically clear, with some dirt, a few leaves, pollen, etc. I've kept the FC around 12 using bleach only (testing 3x/day), have added some CYA (initial reading was 0), and vaccuumed. FC was 10 this morning when I tested (down from 12 yesterday evening). Here are my PS233 results today:
FC: 10
CC: 0
pH: 7.0
ALK: 80
CYA: <20
temp: 68
The water is crystal clear. :D I know I need to get my CYA up... I'll work slowly on that over the next couple of weeks and I'm shooting for 30. Should I be concerned about the pH and ALK? I've been reading so much info here, and I think I'm on overload a little. I have Borax and baking soda, but I'm a little confused as to which to add and in what order. :o I overshot my goal last year and wound up with a pH of 8. Although it didn't appear to cause problems (it stayed at 8 all summer), I'd rather stay in the 7.4 neighborhood this year.
I have a 24ft AG pool, 13500 gallons.
Thanks so much!
Lauren