What do I balance first - pool start up
So I opened my pool from last season (swamp) and while the water is still cold I have only dumped excessive amounts of liquid 8.25% bleach into my pool while keeping the filter and pump running non-stop. I normally add about 4-5 gallons of bleach at night and in the AM my FC is around 15. Once I test in the evening, its down to 1 or 2.
My PH is on the high side, 8+
CYA <40
ALK - 140
Calc Hard is 130
I have not yet even started my SWCG nor have I added any salt to the pool. I have also yet to clean out a bunch of leaves, but the water is really starting to clear up from all the shock. Don't want to lose momentum.
Based on what I've read, I'm thinking the high PH is causing my chlorine to break down during the day quicker. So I need to balance the PH first and for that I am going to buy a 1 gallon jug of Muriatic Acid from HD. Is this the right move? Or should I be raising the CYA first to help the chlorine last longer? I have some packets from Sam's club that I bought last year to raise the CYA, but I guess I did not put enough in because even last year I don't think I was able to ever get it higher then 50. Maybe I just did not add enough to my pool. I was trying to underestimate.
If lowering the PH is my first step, how do I know how much acid to put in? The PH test shows its right around the 8+ higher towards 9 range.
Or maybe I need to add salt to the pool and get my SWCG working? Of course the water is still probably very cold, which I've heard is not good for the SWCG.
I've understood so much more about pools since i've been using this forum, but sometimes its hard make up your own mind as to what do first on your own pool. Would appreciate some advice.
Thanks
Greg
48x14 rectangle in-ground concrete pool, 29k gallons, Taylor K-2006, 8.25% Clorox
DE Filter Pentair FNS Plus FNSP60 (filter area – 60 sq ft, GPM 150, diameter 21.5”, turnover capacity 86,400 per 12 hours)
Pump 1HP Pentair WhisperFlo high performance
SWCG Zodiak LM3-24 (24 grams of pure chlorine per hour)
Booster Pump Polaris Halcyon PB4-60Q
"No pool store junk goes in my pool"
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