+ Reply to Thread
Results 1 to 7 of 7

Thread: Pool's Clean- Need help with adjusting numbers. =)

Hybrid View

  1. #1
    madwil is offline Registered+ Widget Weaver madwil 0
    Join Date
    Apr 2011
    Location
    virginia
    Posts
    261

    Default Re: Pool's Clean- Need help with adjusting numbers. =)

    the trichlor won't hurt right now, but it adds CYA- you probably don't want to be over 40-50 ppm there, so quit using the pucks when the CYA gets there... it will also help reduce the pH, as you are on the high side right now!
    I would add 1 jug of bleach, to get your FC above 3, and use the pucks to help hold it up until your CYA gets to 50, then use just bleach.
    Keep an eye on the pH- add muriatic acid to lower it if it goes any higher, or add borax to raise it if it drops below 7.2 or 7.3...

  2. #2
    Watermom's Avatar
    Watermom is offline SuperMod Emeritus Quark Inspector Watermom 4 stars Watermom 4 stars Watermom 4 stars Watermom 4 stars Watermom 4 stars Watermom 4 stars
    Join Date
    Dec 1969
    Location
    Charleston, WV
    Posts
    9,345

    Default Re: Pool's Clean- Need help with adjusting numbers. =)

    If you do use the trichlor pucks for a short time, your pH will likely drop so I wouldn't add the muriatic acid just yet. (You won't be able to use the pucks for long. Your CYA level is already approaching 40-50 which is where you want it. Double check to make sure you don't have dual-acting trichlor pucks with copper in them! If you do, do NOT use them.

  3. #3
    madwil is offline Registered+ Widget Weaver madwil 0
    Join Date
    Apr 2011
    Location
    virginia
    Posts
    261

    Default Re: Pool's Clean- Need help with adjusting numbers. =)

    Yeah- I forgot about those dual acting ones! thanks, Watermom, for adding to my recommendation!

  4. #4
    Join Date
    May 2011
    Location
    Arkansas
    Posts
    34

    Default Re: Pool's Clean- Need help with adjusting numbers. =)

    Thanks! I'll check and see what it is that I have.
    Old pool/ new owner =)
    32,600 gallon chlorine, inground, vinyl lined pool with deep end.
    Pump: Haywood 1.5 hp
    Filter: 300# sand filter.

  5. #5
    Join Date
    May 2011
    Location
    Arkansas
    Posts
    34

    Default Re: Pool's Clean- Need help with adjusting numbers. =)

    OK, since doing this, my ph has gone up to at least 8. I guess it's time to add the acid?
    Old pool/ new owner =)
    32,600 gallon chlorine, inground, vinyl lined pool with deep end.
    Pump: Haywood 1.5 hp
    Filter: 300# sand filter.

  6. #6
    Watermom's Avatar
    Watermom is offline SuperMod Emeritus Quark Inspector Watermom 4 stars Watermom 4 stars Watermom 4 stars Watermom 4 stars Watermom 4 stars Watermom 4 stars
    Join Date
    Dec 1969
    Location
    Charleston, WV
    Posts
    9,345

    Default Re: Pool's Clean- Need help with adjusting numbers. =)

    Yes, time for muriatic acid. Be careful with the stuff. Gloves, glasses, pour it close to the pool to avoid splashing, be upwind of fumes.

+ Reply to Thread

Similar Threads

  1. Adjusting my pool chemistry
    By brianmott8 in forum --cleanup--
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 06-18-2013, 08:26 PM
  2. Need help adjusting numbers, please
    By kdzgon in forum Testing and Adjusting Pool Water Chemistry
    Replies: 5
    Last Post: 08-08-2007, 10:10 PM
  3. Adjusting pool chemistry
    By p.p.h. in forum Testing and Adjusting Pool Water Chemistry
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 05-12-2006, 04:26 PM
  4. Adjusting shape of shotcrete pool?
    By octpool in forum In-Ground Pool Construction and Repair
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 04-29-2006, 12:26 PM
  5. Should I be testing and adjusting even when pool is covered?
    By TfromNC in forum Testing and Adjusting Pool Water Chemistry
    Replies: 4
    Last Post: 03-28-2006, 12:09 PM

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts