Brand new pool owner = new to BBB method

[stslimited84]

First test this am looked good. Again with the current test kit I couldn't get an accurate reading but it was still pretty high; however due to not knowing I added some bleach just to be safe. It might not have dropped much, if at all. Took a second reading around 1pm. No noticeable change!

Had a pool guy come out to explain the workings of the plumbing, filter, how to clean it, etc. As it turns out, the previous owner didnt have the spa returns on at all and they left the vacuum line on so a large percentage of the water wasnt even going through the filter until today! can you believe it?!

The vacuum cleaner is a Polaris, not sure of the exact model, but Ill check it tonight to see. From what Ive been reading they seem to be pretty solid units, correct?

I'm going to stock up on bleach tonight so my family members can add throughout the week and pick up an additional timer clip set from the pool store so I can have the pump running twice a day as watermom suggested.

How are we looking? Am I missing anything? Anything other things I need to do before vacation?

[Watermom]

I think you've about got things covered. Hopefully by the time you get back, your new test kit will be there waiting for you.

Now, stop worrying about the pool and start packing. The worst that can happen is there is a little algae but if that is the case, we can help you clean it up easily. i doubt that will happen since you are fortunate enough to have someone looking in on the pool daily.

Orders from 'Mom -- and you know what happens when you don't mind your mom!!!!! ---- GO HAVE SOME FUN!!

[stslimited84]

I think you've about got things covered. Hopefully by the time you get back, your new test kit will be there waiting for you.

Now, stop worrying about the pool and start packing. The worst that can happen is there is a little algae but if that is the case, we can help you clean it up easily. i doubt that will happen since you are fortunate enough to have someone looking in on the pool daily.

Orders from 'Mom -- and you know what happens when you don't mind your mom!!!!! ---- GO HAVE SOME FUN!!

Yes mom! lol


btw, love your avatar pic!

[Watermom]

btw, love your avatar pic!

Thank you! They are my two new golden retriever puppies -- (both little girls) -- named Kylie and Malia. They are 11 weeks old and just adorable. It is always the "wide world of puppy wrestling" at any given moment on my back deck! They join our other golden girl, Kenzie who is 7 years old. We are having a ball with them!

[stslimited84]

Got back to the house tonight and had the new test kit with me. Initial chlorine test showed 1.5 ppm free chlorine and .5 ppm combined chlorine. Added 2.25 gals, waited 30 mins and then retested. Test showed 5.5 ppm FC with .5 ppm CC.

Going to test all parameters in the morning, but it seems its right on track, yes?

The K-2006 is a good kit and is so much easier to measure the chlorine levels.

[Watermom]

I trust the vacation was good and the pool was not green when you returned! Good news!

[stslimited84]

I trust the vacation was good and the pool was not green when you returned! Good news!

Tested the water at 1:25 pm (wasn't able to test early in the am today):

FC - 1.5 ppm
CC - 0.5 ppm
PH - 7.8
TA - 120 ppm
CH - 180 ppm
CYA - 25 ppm (the black dot disappeared at the very top of the test tube so I believe it to be approximately 25 ppm)

I added the same amount of bleach I did yesterday. Bought some additional CYA to add via the sock method. About 3 pounds of it sound right? That will also drop the PH a bit and bring it where it needs to be correct? What about the TA and CH numbers?

Anything else?

you guys rock