pool care while gone for a week

[Rbnhd21]

Lowering ph level ? Never thought about that . What about solar cover ? On or off ? It's on every night now . Thanks for reply .

[BigDave]

The muriatic acid is to counter the pH rise caused by the Borax if you decide to add borates to your water not to lower pH.

You'll also need to have the skimmer cleaned out periodically - espcially after storms.

[PoolDoc]

Solar cover? Probably off -- higher water temps = greater chance of algae.

BUT the solar cover also reduces chlorine loss to sunlight. So, I guess it would go this way:

1. If you try to 'SHOCK' (high chlorine) your way thru the vacation, use the cover

BUT

2. If you use polyquat, per above, then leave it off. Polyquat is NOT lost to sun, and the lower temps will reduce the chance of algae.