New member, pool owner for 10+ years

[Straightleg]

Ok
I tested this morning. It has been 36 hours since I put anything in.
fc 5.0
c 0
ph 7.8

I think I will start with 1/2 a jug of bleach tonight. Will test first to see how far it dropped in 48 hours. Will report findings before and after the 1/2 of jug.
If not high enough then will add the whole jug



SL

[Straightleg]

48 hours since I added anything.
fc 3
Just added 1/2 gallon will wait an hour and retest


SL

[Straightleg]

Retested
fc 5.5

So this test for me.
2 days of no chemicals. FC dropped 5.5 ppm. I also got 1 1/2 inches water added to pool height from rain, it also was running over the skimmer top.

After 2 days added 1/2 gallon of bleach, it took it up 2.5 ppm.

So as of now I am thinking I will have to add 1/2 a jug of bleach daily to maintain my levels.
Can I get some response on what other people do daily with my size pool. Does this sound right?

Just got my new pump in the mail. 2 speed. Will see how much water it turns over and set it to a timer to turn my water over once daily. Does this also sound like the right plan.

Water very clear at the moment...


Thanks
SL

[Straightleg]

So far Have perfect water with this system. I add 1/2 gallon of bleach each night. I run the 2 speed pump 3 times a day for a total of 3.5 hours. So far so good.

One question. Does anyone ever have to add more stabilizer during the pool season?


Straightleg

[Watermom]

Typically not. But, test it once every month or 6 wks or so and you'll be able to tell if it needs any added. Your pool looks nice!

[Straightleg]

Thanks
Best pool water I have ever had for so long with no algae..

[JimK]

So far Have perfect water with this system. I add 1/2 gallon of bleach each night. I run the 2 speed pump 3 times a day for a total of 3.5 hours. So far so good.

One question. Does anyone ever have to add more stabilizer during the pool season?


Straightleg

I usually have to add CYA a couple times during the season to maintain proper CYA level for my SWCG due to the amount of rain we usually get.