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[rmk_racer]

Well my pool is up and is looking good! I built a 2X4 frame, leveled it, and filled with sand. The pool is about 1/2" off level, not bad. I've added salt, and some bleach (about 1/2 gallon) the first night. I also added 2# of stabilizer via a sock and have been running the pump 24/7, and the SWCG for 4 hours per day. This morning these were my #'s:
FC = 4
CC = 0
pH = 7.2
CYA = 35
TA = 120
CH = 90

Water is clear and sparkling. And cold, 68*! Hopefully the solar cover will help with that soon. I'm planning on adding an additional pound of stabilizer which should raise the level to 50-60. I think I'm on the right track, any suggestion tho? Thanks!

[PoolDoc]

Looks good. Why is it so cold?

[rmk_racer]

Well Ben, northeast Nevada is high desert, nothing like Vegas (thank goodness!). The elevation at my house is approx. 5800 feet. While it's getting into the upper 80's or mid
90's during the day, it's cooling off into the low 40's at night. It snowed over Memorial Day weekend. Summers are relatively short here, hence the small inexpensive pool. But it sure feels good on the days it does get hot!

[PoolDoc]

Ok. The plastic solar mats would work well for you. AND, any kind of cover that prevented evaporative heat loss would be a big difference, as well.

[rmk_racer]

Thanks PoolDoc. The solar panel is working well. I couldn't be more pleased with how my pool turned out. Thanks Pool Forum!

[Watermom]

I couldn't be more pleased with how my pool turned out. Thanks Pool Forum!

Great to hear and ........ you are very welcome! Enjoy the pool!

[rmk_racer]

Wanted to give an update!
My pool has been fantastic!! Water temp. is about 85*, clear, and sparkling.

Here are my test results from the K-2006 kit:
pH = 7.2 I haven't had to add borax or muriatic acid
FC has been holding at 6-8.5 ppm
CC = 0
CYA = 55-60

To maintain FC I've been running the SWCG for 1 to 3 hours per day depending on use. I did NOT connect the copper ionizer.

This has been super simple and easy thanks to this forum and all of you! Thanks pool forum!!