just put up new pool

[Charlie_R]

If you are using the dry CYA, you will need to wait a week after putting it in for it to show up on your test. Best that you put 75% of what you think you need, then a week later test, then adjust.

Once you have the sock in the skimmer, chlorinate as if you are already at your target CYA level.

FAS-DPD test kit (such as the K-2006) is a must for this method of pool care.

[Gibby]

hi all ok after 1 week with dry stabilizer here my test with my hth 6-way tester (the K-2006 is on order)

CH 2-4
AL 330
PH 7.8
HA 200
CY 30 (going to add more stabilizer tonight)

what should i do now thx for all your guys hlep

[dubbedout]

If your Alkalinity is 330 you wanna get that down, A LOT. You want it to be around 80-120. When are you expecting the K2006? If you're using strips to get your readings I'd wait till you get the K2006 and retest everything as the Taylor kit is much more accurate than strips. But if it is indeed that high you'll want to get some muriatic acid to lower it, this will take some time though because the acid will also lower you pH. So you'll have to add acid, aerate to raise pH, add more acid, etc. Until both your pH and TA are in range.

[Bosch232]

If your Alkalinity is 330 you wanna get that down, A LOT. you'll want to get some muriatic acid to lower it, this will take some time though because the acid will also lower you pH. So you'll have to add acid, aerate to raise pH, add more acid, etc. Until both your pH and TA are in range.

This is exactly what I had to do. My total alkalinity out of the garden hose is about 300. It took me 8 days and about 5 gallons of muriatic acid, but I got it to 100, and now all is good.

[Gibby]

got some muriatic acid today from CT. put about 1 pint in about 2 hour ago my PH was 7.8 now its 7.5 should i start aerate now and how long should i do it for or do i just test it like 2-3 hour to see what my PH is thx

[BigDave]

Put in another pint and start aerating.

[Gibby]

I did, would like to know how long should I aerat for, do I let it go all night?