Need Help Quickly!!

[CarlD]

Well, that's pretty good info for a newbie!

Every foot of water in your pool is 5287 gallons, which makes sense if your water is 4' deep. You can start adding bleach right away. I'd add 2 quarts for that first foot--one gallon for every 10,000 gallons. Walk around the pool pouring it in slowly, and a little more heavily in front of the hoses.

Return the "Algae Kill" if you can. You were VERY wise to read the ingredients and check us at PF to see that we say that's a No-No!

The other stuff, "Algaecide 60" is exactly the Polyquat we recommend! Home Run, Rookie! I never worry about the name, I just look for the "Poly....<something unpronounceable> ...60%" as the only active ingredient.

I wouldn't add more than a couple of ounces--a full quart will cause your chlorine level to drop to zero...that's OK but you have to know it's going to happen and boost the chlorine after. But an ounce to 2 ounces should be fine--just don't backwash immediately or the PolyQuat will wash out!

If you keep the chlorine in, the rainwater shouldn't be a problem. Be sure to test your pH though, everyday.

You are doing everything right so far! I can't tell you how much pleasure it gives us to see that!

Welcome to the Forum and to the wonderful world of B-B-B easy, simple and cheap pool care--that's EFFECTIVE!

[94ukgrad]

Thanks for your helpful comments. I have about 6000 gal of water in the pool now (16,000 to go). I just checked and the FC is 0. I also just added 18 oz of the polyquat for algae protection (hope it's not too late). I plan on adding a little bleach when the sun sets. I'm just afraid I will damage the liner with only 1' foot of water.

I have stabalizer (CYA) granules. 4 pounds I think. If I put some in a sock and put in pool, will it damage my liner since there is no circulation of water?

Thanks,

[Watermom]

You won't damage the liner with the bleach. After you add it, take a broom or oar or something and stir it around to mix it in. Can you hang the cya sock in front of the hose? If it is going to take 4 days to fill, you're probably gonna have to test and add bleach a couple of times a day --- morning and evening since you have no cya in there yet. (and, if you are home this weekend, maybe even in the afternoon.) Go ahead and get the bleach in there. It doesn't take long for algae to start when there is no FC and a hot sunny day!

[94ukgrad]

Pool is now 2/3 full now. I just got finished adding enough bleach to achieve FC of 8.5 and CC=0.5. I also have 2 pounds of CYA hanging from the hose in a sock. I also added 18 oz. of algeacide 60 yesterday morning. My PH is 7.0. Should I add a little of borax or just wait until pool is full and run the filter?

Wish I could get the pump going. I don't like looking at dirty water.

Later,

[Watermom]

As long as you pH stays at 7.0 or higher, you are ok. If that is the case, I would probably just wait until your pump is up and running before adding Borax. But, if it dips below 7.0, add some Borax and stir it around to get it mixed in there.