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Continue... Step 1: Preparing the Pool
Initially shock the pool with
chlorine shock only
to rid
the water of contaminants and establish a chlorine
residual. Always follow the manufacturer’s directions
carefully. See the DANGER box below for important
guidance on shocking.
5b.
Look at the
Total Alkalinity
reading fi rst. Adjustments
should be made to bring the Total Alkalinity in the range of
80 – 120 ppm
prior to making any adjustments to pH even if
it throws pH off further.
5c.
After Total Alkalinity is in range, test for
pH
. It should be
between
7.2 and 7.8
. If higher or lower, add a pH adjuster.
5d.
Then test your Water Hardness again. If lower than 200
ppm, add Calcium Increaser. Always maintain 200-400 ppm.
5e.
Lastly, test for
stabilizer
or
conditioner levels
. Add
conditioner if the level is below 20 ppm. This will prevent
chlorine burn off. If stabilizer level is above 80 ppm, partially
drain water and re-fi ll.
6.
5a.
Take a water sample
from the pool and dip a
Test Strip into it.
For best results in achieving water balance, follow
steps
5a through 5e
in order.
6.2
6.8
7.2
7.8
8.4
LOW
BAJO
VERY LOW
MUY BAJO
HIGH
ALTO
pH
IDEAL
LOW
BAJO
VERY LOW
MUY BAJO
HIGH
ALTO
VERY HIGH
MUY ALTO
0
40
80
120
180
240
Total Alkalinity
(ppm)
Alcalinidad Total
(mg/L)
IDEAL
DANGER
• Never add any other types of chlorine, pH adjusters,
shock treatments or algaecides through the skimmer.
These products should be added directly into the
pool if required.
• Never use fast dissolving chlorine tablets, liquid
bleach, or calcium hypochlorite in the New Water
Cycler.
4EST
3TRIPS
Pool
Strips
Test
and
Spa
