Pool only 1/2 full

[tundraSQ]

Yes it is a new liner. Should I put a whole box of borax? My box is 76 oz. And one gallon of bleach?

that seems about right...maybe 2 gallons of bleach and 1/2" box borax to start and then retest before adding the rest of the borax...just obviuosly be carefull whith the bleach....have it dumped into the side opposite of where you are standing to begin with for obvious reasons

[CarlD]

Borax? If the slime is due to algae, yes (and it probably is). But alkalines typically feel slimy, so the pH may be high and borax would be WRONG! Test the pH first.

Notice how if you get bleach on your fingers (ph=11) they feel slimy--before you quickly wash it off!

[tundraSQ]

Borax? If the slime is due to algae, yes (and it probably is). But alkalines typically feel slimy, so the pH may be high and borax would be WRONG! Test the pH first.

Notice how if you get bleach on your fingers (ph=11) they feel slimy--before you quickly wash it off!

she said it was 6.8...might be good to retest though after the bleach was in.

[newtopools]

Day 2 pool is still about 1/2 way full. Looks great. I have put in 1 box of borax and 1 jug of bleach. Here are my Walmart test kit #'s.

ph-7.6
fc-3.0
cc-3.0
alk-60ppm
no hardness present
I haven't added any stabelizer

I have only recently finished adding all the chemicals and I tested about 20 minutes after getting in there and splashing real good. My water looks perfect.

Sharon

[duraleigh]

Hi, Sharon,

Nice work! You're off to a good start.

As soon as you get enough water to start circulating thru the filter, I'd get the stabilizer in. Up until then, you'll probably need that small jug of Clorox each evening.

Test your pH as it fills....it'll probably drift back down a little.

[newtopools]

It seems to be taking forever to get this pool filled. I hope I didn't make a bad decision to get the biggest pool I could. I'm starting to hear ones say that you have to constantly put in alot of water because alot will evaporate. Does anyone have any understanding about this? Thanks, Sharon

[tundraSQ]

It seems to be taking forever to get this pool filled. I hope I didn't make a bad decision to get the biggest pool I could. I'm starting to hear ones say that you have to constantly put in alot of water because alot will evaporate. Does anyone have any understanding about this? Thanks, Sharon

check your flow rate( fill a 5 gallon water jug and see how long that takes) my well pumps out 6 gallons a minute so I opted to have the fire department fill my 30' pool..over 20 tankers full ...and I don't feel the LEAST bit sorry for you...up here in Vermont I have been in my pool once....and there is no sun in the future. But I COULD run a hose down to you for all the water I am pumping out of my poool from the rain.

[EricF]

Sharon,

Don't start worrying about problems that have not occurred yet. I have the feeling you will love your pool. I know it is anxiety producing when you are just starting out. If you stick with the advice on this board you will be fine.

EricF

[day1]

When I first filled mine, I put stabilizer in 2 panty hoses and hung into pool away from the side/bottom, ie. from stair rail or floating device. I have a liner AG. That way the stabilizer starts getting in the water without having to wait until water level is all the way to skimmer (if you want to add it in the skimmer). My CYA level was up quicker and needed alot less Cl during the first 2 weeks of start up.

[Phillbo]

Do you have your neighbors hoses running in the pool as well