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[rmk_racer]

Hi Watermom and thanks for the advice! I'm far from an expert at reading chemical labels but I do have a minor in chemistry so I don't feel uncomfortable reading the labels. I am concerned that my water will already have plenty of TA. I just need my K-2006 to show up so I can find out and go from there. Thanks again!

[Watermom]

You are welcome!

[rmk_racer]

Well my pool is up and is looking good! I built a 2X4 frame, leveled it, and filled with sand. The pool is about 1/2" off level, not bad. I've added salt, and some bleach (about 1/2 gallon) the first night. I also added 2# of stabilizer via a sock and have been running the pump 24/7, and the SWCG for 4 hours per day. This morning these were my #'s:
FC = 4
CC = 0
pH = 7.2
CYA = 35
TA = 120
CH = 90

Water is clear and sparkling. And cold, 68*! Hopefully the solar cover will help with that soon. I'm planning on adding an additional pound of stabilizer which should raise the level to 50-60. I think I'm on the right track, any suggestion tho? Thanks!

[PoolDoc]

Looks good. Why is it so cold?

[rmk_racer]

Well Ben, northeast Nevada is high desert, nothing like Vegas (thank goodness!). The elevation at my house is approx. 5800 feet. While it's getting into the upper 80's or mid
90's during the day, it's cooling off into the low 40's at night. It snowed over Memorial Day weekend. Summers are relatively short here, hence the small inexpensive pool. But it sure feels good on the days it does get hot!

[PoolDoc]

Ok. The plastic solar mats would work well for you. AND, any kind of cover that prevented evaporative heat loss would be a big difference, as well.

[rmk_racer]

Thanks PoolDoc. The solar panel is working well. I couldn't be more pleased with how my pool turned out. Thanks Pool Forum!