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[PoolDoc]

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[Traxl]

I had already ordered a K1005 test kit. Cancelled and placed an oder for the K2006. Hopefully I don't get two test kits.

I also ordered borate test strips and phosphate test strips. The pol should be empty and ready to clean in the morning, then I can start refilling it. Once it is filled, what order should I add chemicals to the water?

[PoolDoc]

What chemicals do you have on hand?
Do you have access to a Sams Club?
Do you currently have a SWCG (salt water chlorine generator) or any other type of feeder?

[Traxl]

1.) I don't have much on hand. 5 lbs of AquaChem Shock PLUS, 3 lbs of AquaChem Stabilizer, and around 5 lbs of 3" chlorine tablets.
2.) The nearest Sam's Club is about 40 miles away, and I am not a member.
3.) I do not have a feeder. I have been putting the chlorine tabs in the skimmer.

I had planned on hitting the commissary tomorrow for bleach, borax, and baking soda. Will probably have to buy all they have and wait for them to refresh their stock when they reopen on Tuesday.

[CarlD]

Please don't drain the pool...leave at least one foot of water in it. Above Ground pools use the water to hold the liner in place. And, if it's a round or oval pool, the water pushes out on the walls as part of the support. You may want to stake the wall supports with guy lines and tent stakes to keep them from falling inward with less water.

[Traxl]

Thank you for the advice. The pool is 4 feet deep, and has approximately 1 foot in the ground, to make the deck height level with the back door of the house. With this, should I keep the water level a foot above ground level? I am currently at 2 feet of water in the pool.

[CarlD]

I wouldn't drain the water. I'd follow the other advice to fish as much gunk out of it as you can and hammer it with chlorine. You'd be surprised at how effective it is. If you go to poolsolutions.com, our sister site, click on "Pool Guides" on the left, then click on "Can you kill algae with household bleach? (A demonstration)" you'll see a series of pictures of a pool brought from a science project/swamp to pristine.