+ Reply to Thread
Results 1 to 5 of 5

Thread: Starting from Scratch

Hybrid View

  1. 05-06-2012 01:19 PM #1
    Watermom's Avatar
    Watermom
    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: Starting from Scratch

    No. My brain isn't working today! I edited my post above.

    PH Reducer is sodium bisulfate. Baking soda is sodium bicarbonate. You can use the pH reducer (dry acid) but if you're going to use the Trichlor, I wouldn't bother. The trichlor will drop your pH.
    Get the testkits you needBest Guess Chlorine Chart* PoolForum Amazon store *Edit your signatureSubscribe to the Forum
    BBB Method of Pool CareFixing Cloudy Pool WaterUsing muriatic acid to lower your pH SS RecipePoolSolutions Guides
    Custom Google Search for PoolSolutions and 30,000+ PoolForum posts
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  2. 05-06-2012 02:50 PM #2
    anixon7's Avatar
    anixon7
    anixon7 is offline Subscriber anixon7 0
    Join Date
    Jun 2011
    Location
    Franklin, TN
    Posts
    29

    Default Re: Starting from Scratch

    Haha. I have a 2 month old and 1 year old at home so I completely understand being brain fried!

    Thanks for clarification.
    Pool Specs: 20,000 gal. • inground • vinyl liner • Hayward s200 sand filter

    21' kidney 20K gal AG pool; Bleach; Hayward S200 sand filter; Hayward pump; 8/10/2012hrs; Taylor k2600; utility water; summer: ; winter: ; iPhone; PF:6
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
+ Reply to Thread
« spring prep and a new pool owner | How to Get the Swimming Pool Chemicals You Need »

Similar Threads

  1. Starting from scratch (new water)
    By jilted in forum Pool Startup, Shutdown, & Winter Operation
    Replies: 15
    Last Post: 07-09-2013, 06:50 AM
  2. Starting from scratch - leveling ground
    By tebbert in forum Above-Ground Pool Construction & Repair
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 08-07-2012, 10:40 PM
  3. Starting over
    By RedwingT in forum Intex-type Pool Setup & Operations
    Replies: 16
    Last Post: 08-02-2012, 12:54 PM
  4. Starting Over
    By shawnw in forum Pool Startup, Shutdown, & Winter Operation
    Replies: 5
    Last Post: 07-30-2012, 02:33 PM
  5. New Pool & Starting From Scratch!
    By tnt69 in forum Testing and Adjusting Pool Water Chemistry
    Replies: 15
    Last Post: 02-04-2012, 03:59 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

Forum Rules