I Want my family to have the best Memorial Day Weekend in our newly remolded backyard

[JerryRay1971]

Pool Doc your a lifesaver!!~ One last question I promise...Do I cover up the pool tonight?

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Sorry guys but what is CYA?

[SafetyBob]

Welcome to the forum Jerry. I would like to insist that if you really want to enjoy these fun little Intex pools, it will be worth getting one of the Taylor test kits. I believe PoolDoc recommends the 2006C which is the big kit because it has lots and lots of chemicals to test. Since my purchasing of it a couple of weeks ago and keeping a spreadsheet with my numbers, I know exactly what's happening in my pool and keep reading and surfing here and you will understand why too.

I feel in the begining, you will more than likely need all those chemicals in the big test kit in order to get a feel for what your pool needs. The fun part is that we only need a cup of bleach here and cup there. Even though I have the salt water thing, I have to add bleach to keep the pool chemistry as perfect as I can to keep that enjoyment up. So far, because of this site, thank goodness you found it, our enjoyment factor has been the best it ever has (I am on season 3 with Intex pools).

If the pool store doesn't have the big Taylor kit, call around, then more than likely follow PoolDocs links under his signature to get it from Amazon.

The salt water thing is ok, but since your starting properly with the BBB method, put that $200 in your pocket for the Intex Salt Water System and get a couple of gallons of bleach, some CYA and you will be set.

One last thing, if the pool seems a bit cool, try one of those solar blankets, it won't take much to warm it up since our pools are so small compared to everyone else on this forum, aslo, an Intex cover will keep the chlorine from burning off and the junk floating in the wind from ending up in your pool and keep you from buying bunches of filters.....

Bob E.

[Watermom]

The Taylor K-2006 kit is not going to be available locally. It has to be ordered on line.

[JerryRay1971]

Hey everyone. Just coming by to let y'all know my family is enjoying the pool and they wanted me to post a huge THANK YOU from South Texas. I was up most of the night trying to get all of the levels right and I finally did. My only thing is that my Ph is at a 7.8 so its a little high according to my little chart here. Still everyone is enjoying the day with water fun and bbq on the grill. Is there a way to bring the Ph down without having to run to town to get a Ph decreaser?

Jerry Ray

[PoolDoc]

. Is there a way to bring the Ph down without having to run to town to get a Ph decreaser?

Sorry, no. But don't worry about it: if the chlorine's OK, you can work the rest out later.

[JerryRay1971]

I have had the pump running since last night and we are now at the movies about to watch MIB III..its still on...is ok to continuosly keep it running? I have a freind who has an 18ft INTEX Above ground pool and she says she leaves hers running through summer. Is this alright to do?

[SafetyBob]

I leave mine on 24/7 and basically have every year so far with these Intex pools. I am beginning to think that since I have mine covered except when being used, I might as well as save some money and turn the pump off over night. If your uncovered, I would recommend leave it on.

Bob E.