Pool only 1/2 full

[newtopools]

My 33' pool is 1/2 way full and the electric should be hooked up in a couple of hours. I have gotten in a couple of times, although I haven't added any chemicals yet. I tested the water and here is what I have at present. (Wallmart test kit) Also, I noticed a slimmy feeling on the bottom and a slight stinky smell.

ph-bellow 6.8 (which is as low as my test reads)
alk-2x10=20
hardness or Cal. Carb-2x50=100ppm

Should I put some try clore tabs in a stocking close to where I'm running my hose in the pool?

My electic will be on shortly but the water is still quite low. Can I run the pump with the automatic vacume to get the water filtered a little bit. Thanks for any help. Sharon

[tundraSQ]

Are you 24 hours from runnign the filter or 3 days? If you are less than three days i wuld just wait and add chlorox and borax once the filter is running. Could the slimy stinky stuff be attributed to the new liner? Does the water look clear?

[duraleigh]

If you'll get in the pool to stir it up, I would put in a box of Borax to get your pH up. I would also put in a small jug of Clorox for sanitation.

Get a bunch of folks in there with you to stir it all up. Sounds like a PARTY!!

[newtopools]

Yes it is a new liner. Should I put a whole box of borax? My box is 76 oz. And one gallon of bleach?

[tundraSQ]

Yes it is a new liner. Should I put a whole box of borax? My box is 76 oz. And one gallon of bleach?

that seems about right...maybe 2 gallons of bleach and 1/2" box borax to start and then retest before adding the rest of the borax...just obviuosly be carefull whith the bleach....have it dumped into the side opposite of where you are standing to begin with for obvious reasons

[CarlD]

Borax? If the slime is due to algae, yes (and it probably is). But alkalines typically feel slimy, so the pH may be high and borax would be WRONG! Test the pH first.

Notice how if you get bleach on your fingers (ph=11) they feel slimy--before you quickly wash it off!

[tundraSQ]

Borax? If the slime is due to algae, yes (and it probably is). But alkalines typically feel slimy, so the pH may be high and borax would be WRONG! Test the pH first.

Notice how if you get bleach on your fingers (ph=11) they feel slimy--before you quickly wash it off!

she said it was 6.8...might be good to retest though after the bleach was in.

[newtopools]

Day 2 pool is still about 1/2 way full. Looks great. I have put in 1 box of borax and 1 jug of bleach. Here are my Walmart test kit #'s.

ph-7.6
fc-3.0
cc-3.0
alk-60ppm
no hardness present
I haven't added any stabelizer

I have only recently finished adding all the chemicals and I tested about 20 minutes after getting in there and splashing real good. My water looks perfect.

Sharon

[duraleigh]

Hi, Sharon,

Nice work! You're off to a good start.

As soon as you get enough water to start circulating thru the filter, I'd get the stabilizer in. Up until then, you'll probably need that small jug of Clorox each evening.

Test your pH as it fills....it'll probably drift back down a little.

[newtopools]

It seems to be taking forever to get this pool filled. I hope I didn't make a bad decision to get the biggest pool I could. I'm starting to hear ones say that you have to constantly put in alot of water because alot will evaporate. Does anyone have any understanding about this? Thanks, Sharon