New to AGP's

[Tpope]

i bought CYA in liquid form so what to do?

[CarlD]

Liquid form? Does it say "Cyanuric Acid"? Not familiar with it.

[Tpope]

Well let me clarify. I was asked which form I wanted and I was told liquid was easier cause it didnt have to be disolved. I havent actually looked at it so it may very well be powder form.

[Tpope]

FYI, do a google search and you will find 100% Liquid CYA around $24 per gallon.

[Tpope]

Well, the pool is up!!!!! I can't wait til you all come by for a glass of iced tea and a smoke to help break it in....J/k. I had some problems with the shipping and getting the parts here for the build as if you couldn't tell by the long delay in posting...
Got a question....I am filling with tap water... We live in the country so brown water isn't new. Will the water clear when it is pumped through the sand filter? I know we had a cartridge filter on a smaller pool and it did after a couple of days. Right now the pool is about a foot deep and yellowish brown.
I am also looking at what to do for the landscaping around the pool. Any ideas would be great....Thanks for your encouragement!

[CarlD]

It should clear up. You can also add a little DE to the sand filter--1/3 to 1 cup, enough to raise pressure 1 lb. This will allow the sand to filter much finer particles. DE is pretty cheap--10# costs around $8 and will last a sand filter owner all summer. You need more DE everytime you backwash. You don't HAVE to add DE, though.

[Tpope]

Ok what do you think?

Fc 5
Tc 5
ph 7.4
TA 110
CYA 30

The pool was finally full this AM. I did the whole backwash bit then filtration. TC initially was 3. With all other levels same. Family went for first swim had a blast. Get out and the pool is CLOUDY beyond belief. I do know that there alot of fine sediments in our water that will have to be filtered out. After the swim I added more bleach for good measure as I am probably getting in tonight with the wife to relax after the kiddos have gone to sleep. Tested and the results are as stated above 2 hrs after the bleach. Looking at the pool at dusk it looks greenish. Shining our outdoor light in it makes it the same as previously stated (sandy color). Just wondering should I be worried about algae this early? (Took about 16hrs to fill) If I should be worrying and decide to shock it do I wait til the levels drop to norm to swim? Dont have a vacuum, will the auto cleaner work?

Also, could some of the color (cloudy/milky) color be the borax and baking soda I added?

Thanx