Quote Originally Posted by rustin
We just had an Artesian Emerald Isle 33' round pool installed. We have a 36' D.E. filter and Hayward 1hp pump. I just wanted to get some suggestions on start up as opposed to the pool store people. The pool has just reached the full mark and now I need to start the pump. I think I got the the pre wash directions down for the D.E. Just want to make sure.

I was told to add 7 Quarts D.E. throught the skimmer. Then to shock the pool.
This seems ok but I was curious about the frog.

Has anyone heard of this system. F.R.O.G.?

Im really concerned with getting started the right way to be problem free. I am away from home a lot and do not want to have to worry about it.

CarlD seems to really have it going on, an hour a week maintenance...WOW!

Please help me to get on the right track.

Thank you so much,
Rustin
Thanks! I'm just the one who articulated what a LOT of people here do.

Some people have had luck with automatic dispensers of liquid chlorine. I have not. If I try again, it will be with a perastaltic pump and timer. In the meantime, I have found that adding 1/2 to 1 gallon of bleach every 2 days seems to keep everything perfectly in balance--for my pool. Everyone's pool is different and you have to find what is that perfect amount for your size pool, your type of pool (concrete, vinyl, SWG), your local water and environmental conditions (Northern, Southern, Dry, dusty, humid, polluted--welcome to New Jersey!) etc.

But by and large, daily testing and adjusting will keep your work load very low.