1st Pool Just Set Up - Am I on the Right Track

[bsmitty21]

Thanks very much!! So far, so good... One question on the filter - is there a reccomendation for running the filter at night (overnight) vs during the day? Any special times? Also, as for the chemicals, does it matter if I add them in in the morning or at night? Thanks again!

[PoolDoc]

Ideally, run the filter after swim use.

Initially, you should add chlorine (a) whenever it's too low but otherwise (b) in the evening, so it can work all night without being lost to the sun.

[bsmitty21]

OK - perfect. So, if I add it at night, do I need to run the filter all night or, assuming we don't swim that day, can I add chlorine at night but shut the filter off for the night as well. I guess the better question is - how long does the filter need to run after adding chlorine. Thanks again!

[Watermom]

Run the pump for a couple hours after adding chemicals.