Quote Originally Posted by newtopools
I don't have my pool set up yet. I'm waiting to hear from the installer. It is a 33' by 52". Anyway, I have searched the forum and read everything I can. My ? is, What should I expect when I first get my pool up. I have ordered the Kit from this site and hope I recieve it on time. I'm assumming that I will need to add chlorine right away. As well as put some trichlor in. Also, I have never had a pool and am not sure what backwashing is. Any info for a pool dummy would be appreciated. I have a copy of the post on the basics of pool chemistry as well as an assortment of other imp. info that has been posted. Thanks Sharon
Trichlor is a form of chlorine, so you don't need both. Backwashing is running water backwards through the system to clean the filter media. It doesn't apply to all filters though.

Post some details about your filtration and your fill water source for better advice. A test of your fill water ahead of time would help plan for what kind of pH issues you might have so you could have the chemicals on hand.

If your installer gives you any advice just smile and ask here before following it. Don't let them add algaecide or stabilizer.