Hi,

My name is Adam and I am currently filling an Intex Ultra Frame 16x48 pool in my back yard for my kids, 6 and 3, to play in this summer. I've been scouring the pages and posts on this site and poolsolutions to get an understanding of how to keep my pool clean and safe.

So far, I have 4 lbs of stabilizer, 2 bottles of bleach and a big box of baking soda since Wal-Mart was out of Borax. I have the 6 way kit, but haven't opened it since I have a Taylor 2006 kit on the way through mail. Assuming the Taylor kit arrives, I'll return the 6 way kit for a refund.

Assuming my water level gets above the spouts tonight, I'm planning to add half a gallon of bleach and put my stabilizer in a sock and leave the pump on. Is this a good way to get started?

Thanks for a helpful site,

Adam