Test Results - Please Review

[aylad]

I would only put in enough to get to 1/2 of your target number. If you want to get to 40, then put in a dose to target 20. Let it dissolve, test for it (after a few days) and then add more. CYA is one of those situations where it's much better to creep up on your target number than to put it in all at once and overshoot it, since draining water is the only real solution to lowering it.

[Jacob99]

Okay, so I put in 1 gallon of liquid stabilizer just to get some in there in a hurry since my chlorine is getting eaten up so quickly. I took a bottle of water sampling prior to putting in the stabilizer. Looks like I have zero chlorine AGAIN! Hopefully the stabilizer I just put in will help.

My question, is it safe to put liquid chlorine into the pool after I just put in a gallon of stabilizer? Just don't want to create any dangerous gasses or anything.

Also, I need some Borax since my pH is only at about 7, according to pool calculator I should put in 169oz of Borax to get my pH to 7.5 but I only have a 76oz box, so I guess I should keep more of this stuff on hand. I think that'll only get me to around 7.2? For putting Borax in, do I mix it into a 5 gallon bucket and dump into the pool? How much of it can I dissolve at a time without it settling to the bottom?

Sorry for all the questions, still learning - but getting more and more knowledgeable by the day...lol.

[Watermom]

It is fine to add chlorine after stabilizer has been added. Borax can be poured slowly into the skimmer while the pump is running, breaking up any clumps.

[Jacob99]

It is fine to add chlorine after stabilizer has been added. Borax can be poured slowly into the skimmer while the pump is running, breaking up any clumps.

Thanks. In regards to the Borax, poured in powdered form, or should I dissolve in a bucket first?

[PoolDoc]

powder . . . added slowly.

[Jacob99]

powder . . . added slowly.

Slowly as in over a 10 minute span or a 24 hour span? Should I use the entire 76oz box?

[Watermom]

Slowly as in a minute or two. As soon as you see the skimmer basket clear, pour some more. Go ahead and use the whole box.

[Jacob99]

Slowly as in a minute or two. As soon as you see the skimmer basket clear, pour some more. Go ahead and use the whole box.

Sweet. Thanks. Got the stabilizer in, got the liquid chlorine in, and I'm heading out now to put the Borax in. Should I let my pump run on full speed overnight? I still haven't quite figured out when to use the low speed vs. the high speed.

[PoolDoc]

If you're pool is cloudy, you'll get better filtration with a cartridge or sand filter on low, than on high.

[Jacob99]

It's looked clear, but right now it's looking a little cloudy since adding the liquid stabilizer. I'm hoping it'll clear up by morning. Should I run it on low overnight?