Getting started with an Intex pool

[Mom2ari]

Opened the pool and set it up today since we are no longer planning to leave at all next week. I am confused about what I am supposed to be doing though. So this is what we did so far...

In the 1000 gallon 10' x 30" pool we filled with water. When it was about half way full we added 1/2 cup bleach. Tonight, we added 1/8 cup of the kem-tech dichlor, and 1/8 cup of polyquat. I did not check any levels of anything so far, we were going to see where we are at in the morning.

Does this sound right? I got confused as to what the dosage should be since we already have the dichlor on hand. I wasn't sure how to do the simple start up while also trying to build the cya.

Also, I just realized it said to put in the borax with the dichlor, which we forgot about.

[Mom2ari]

Also, I ordered an upgraded filter. I am wondering if I need more than one, or if I can just pop it out to clean it and pop it back in. How long should the pump be running each day, or is it best to just let it run all the time?

[PoolDoc]

It's best to have at least 2; it's easiest to clean them properly if they can soak: http://pool9.net/cart-clean/

[BigDave]

... In the 1000 gallon 10' x 30" pool we filled with water. When it was about half way full we added 1/2 cup bleach. Tonight, we added 1/8 cup of the kem-tech dichlor, and 1/8 cup of polyquat. Good! I did not check any levels of anything so far, we were going to see where we are at in the morning. Don't measure CYA now - there's too little to measure - How are your numbers?

Does this sound right? Yes! I got confused as to what the dosage should be since we already have the dichlor on hand. 1/8 Cup sounds pretty good. I wasn't sure how to do the simple start up while also trying to build the cya. Follow the Intex Pool Care Plan section of the Super Simple Recipe.

Also, I just realized it said to put in the borax with the dichlor, which we forgot about. The Borax is there to counter the acidity of the dichlor, if the pH is above 7.5, skip a dose.

Don't even bother to measure CYA until you've used a pound of dichlor. After a pound, there will be about 60ppm CYA. Measure it to verify then start chlorinating with bleach.