New Pool how much chemicals??? (BBB)

[SissyH]

thanks for the Info.
4 lbs of stabilizer?????????? I have 3" tablets for one of those floaters
how many do I need????? oh and do I have to have the pump running while adding the bleach????? (My pump is set for 6 hours during the night from 12:00 AM to 6:00 AM).

thanks again Sissy

[Watermom]

When he recommended adding 4 lbs. of stabilizer, he meant buying some cya (cyanuric acid, also called stabilizer) and just adding it directly to your skimmer while the pump is running. It dissolves slowly in your filter, so you'll need to be patient and give it a week before rechecking your stabilizer level or backwashing your filter. The trichlor tabs do contain stabilizer, but since you have a stabilizer reading of 0, it will take awhile before the tabs build it up. I don't use the tabs, instead just add some cya.

Yes to having the pump running when adding the bleach.

[SissyH]

alright I started pump and added unscented 6% Bleach 1gal. and now
my what was absolutely crystal clear water is turning green HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sissy

[Watermom]

IF you filled from a well, you might have metals in your water. Take a sample to a reputable pool store and have them test it for metals.

[SissyH]

metals?????????? what kind of metals and if so what then?????????
I'll have green water?????????? does it hurt anything???? what can I do????

Sissy

[SissyH]

..........which makes me think.......wejust bought the house 3 months ago and had a full blown watertest done. What do I have to look for????

Sissy

[Simmons99]

Have them test for metals (copper and iron) - if they are present, then purchase a metal sequesterant - you can pick this up at a pool store - don't buy anything else from them. Follow the directions on the back of the bottle - better to add to much than add too little.