First testing with K-2006

[mommak]

BigDave
My pH was 8.0 prior to adding 3drops of R-0005. And after going over my notes that I took, my FC is 5.0 and CC is 0.5 (forgot that I only used 10 ml for that testing).
I am using bleach for the chlorinating. I bought the 22 lb dichlor that was recommended on here. Haven't used it yet,as it just arrived late yesterday.

[BigDave]

Great!
Start following the "Intex Pool Care Plan" section of the Super Simple Recipie. After using about eight pounds of dichlor, the CYA should be near 50. Don't test for CYA until you think you've used eight pounds. When CYA is near 50, you can return to chlorinating with bleach.

Congrats on the K-2006 - The first couple times it can be a bit intimidating but it's well worth it. I forgot to mention: don't worry about the CH for now, If you don't get scale or cloudy water, you may never need it.

@Watermom: Thanks for the volume

[mommak]

Thank you for all of your help. I want to be able to manage the pool on my own and not have to add another burden on my husband. I will 're-read that information and go from there.

[mommak]

I have a question about part 3 on the Intex Pool Care Plan, it says to add one dose of dicholr each evening. Do I also add in one dose of the borax after the dichlor dose?
I do this each evening depending upon my numbers?
Thanks

[Watermom]

The reason for the Borax dosing alongside the dichlor is because dichlor is acidic and will bring your pH down. So, to counteract that downward pull, the Borax is added. However, if your pH is higher than maybe 7.6, I'd skip the Borax that evening. After you have added a few doses of the dichlor, you'll learn how much it affects your pH and you can adjust your Borax additions accordingly. As long as your pH stays between 7.0-8.0, (best in the mid 7s) you're ok.

When your CYA level gets to around 50ppm, you'll want to quit using dichlor and switch to just using bleach so your CYA level won't get too high.

[mommak]

Thanks a million Watermom. Your expertise and knowledge is greatly appreciated. Tonight I will begin my dose of borax and dichlor. When I test tomorrow morning I will post my numbers.

[Watermom]

You are welcome. Glad that we can help.

[mommak]

Okay, this morning testing didn't go as well. Here's my results,
FC- 5.0
CC- after 10 drops of R-0871 10 ml didn't turn pink
pH- 8.0 before adding 5 drops of R-0004, then after adding 3 drops of R-0005 pH is 7.2
Still no CYA, added 1 c. dichlor and 1 c. borax last night.
What do I need to do and or add?