what problem do i tackle first!

[poolhelp101]

it says to slowly add thru skimmer or broadcast in the pool. i have put about about 2 cups in by skimmer and i may have 5 or 6 cups in the sock and placed in front of the jets...is that too much? do i need to take some out? thanks anna!

[AnnaK]

You don't need to take any out of the sock, you're fine.

What kind of filter do you have? If you've posted that already I've missed it. Please refresh my memory: sand, DE, cartridge?

[poolhelp101]

its a sand filter

[AnnaK]

Okay, thanks.

The stabilizer you added via the skimmer is going to get hung up in the sand filter until it has dissolved. This may take a day or two, depending on the stabilizer. The flaked product seems to dissolve quicker than granular stabilizer.

Do not backwash for a while or you'll just wash it all out of the sand.

Have you given some thought to buying a FAS-DPD test kit so you can do your own testing and don't have to rely on the pool store? Pool stores aren't always entirely reliable with their water testing.

How does your water look today? Still cloudy?

I'm signing off for the day, I'll check back in tomorrow.

[poolhelp101]

the pool is clear, blue. cloudiness is all gone. checked the cya this morning and it is still low. the chlorine is still holding this morning, but it is very sunny today so im sure it will be non existent before the day is out. i tried buying a kit at the pool store yesterday, but they had none so i am going to have to order one. you had suggested the taylor k-2006. do you have any suggestions as to the best place to buy as i will have to order that online. also, should i wait until the cya is better before trying to use the absoric acid to get rid of the brown stains? thanks again. you have been so helpful!

[AnnaK]

Great news on the clear, blue water! That's what we're all shooting for.

As to the Taylor test kit K-2006 I like www.amantoind.com for online shopping. The direct link to the K-2006 and K-2006C is <http://www.amatoind.com/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=k2006&x=0&y=0> ; the 2006C has more reagent than the 2006. I like Amato because they ship very quickly and have refills available in different quantities.

You said the chlorine is still holding this morning. What is the FC and CC level, do you know?

Has the CYA in the tube sock dissolved yet?

My personal approach is 'one thing at a time'. I'd get the CYA project finished before tackling the stains and the iron in the water.

[poolhelp101]

i will order that test kit today! using test strips only the results are at 3:00pm est, TC 1, FC 1, PH 7.2, TA not quite 120 color on the strip but close and cya is still showing 0. i had put about 5-6 cups in the sock and most of that has now disolved. i only have the sock in front of 1 jet, do i need to put any in front of another one or just continue with this one. and how much more should i add? thanks again. you are such a big help!!!!

[AnnaK]

Having it in front of one return is fine, or you can split it up and put it in front of all you have. Your choice.

The 9 pounds of stabilizer come out to approximately 18 cups. Make sure you're keeping track of how much you're putting in. Give it at least 24 hours after the first batch is fully dissolved before testing; we want to be sure we've had at least one complete turnover of water.

Test strips really aren't very reliable and I'm hesitant to comment on your numbers. Will you have a chance to get a sample tested at the pool store tomorrow?

[aylad]

Keep in mind that the stabilizer can take several days, even up to a week, to dissolve and register in the pool water, so I wouldn't even test for it for at least another 4-5 days. Also, because it takes so long to show up, DON'T add anymore until then, because it's much easier to add more later than have to drain and refill because you overshot it!

Janet