What should I put in my brand new pool water?

Chemicals Needed for Pool Start Ups

  1. Stain & Scale Preventer.
  2. Granular Shock Chlorine.
  3. Chlorine Tablets.
  4. pH Increaser and/or pH Decreaser.
  5. Alkalinity and/or Calcium Increaser.
  6. Cyanuric Acid (Stabilizer)
  7. Algaecide and Clarifiers if needed.
  8. Complete Test Kit or Test Strips.

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Also question is, what chemicals do you add first when opening a pool?

Also to know is, how do I treat my pool for the first time? Follow these steps…

Test and correct the pH level to 7.2 – 7.6. In the early evening, add 2 cups of HTH® Granular for every 10 000 liters of pool water. Filter continuously for 24 hours. After 12 hours test and correct if necessary.

Just so, what chemicals should I balance first in my pool?

Total Alkalinity

What is the difference between shock and chlorine?

Chlorine is a sanitizer, and (unless you use Baquacil products) is necessary for maintaining a clear and healthy pool. Shock is chlorine, in a high dose, meant to shock your pool and raise the chlorine level quickly.

How soon can you swim in a newly filled pool?

Chlorine/non-chlorine chemicals – When adding chlorine or non-chlorine chemicals to “shock” your pool after a fill-up, wait about 24 hours or until levels are approximately 5 ppm. If you’ll only be adding liquid chlorine, it’s generally safe to swim after about 4 hours or until levels are 5 ppm or lower.

Does new pool water need to be shocked?

Every pool is different, and pools don’t need to be shocked, unless they need to be shocked – to remove bacteria, algae, chloramines or other contaminants, or to help clear cloudy pool water or some other water problem.

How do you start a new pool water?

How to Open a Pool

  1. Step 1: Clean up debris and check for wear and tear. …
  2. Step 2: Inventory your pool chemicals. …
  3. Step 3: Remove the Cover. …
  4. Step 4: Inspect the Pool. …
  5. Step 5: Fill Pool to Middle of Waterline Tile and Do Final Debris Removal. …
  6. Step 6: Turn on the Pool Filter and Test the Water.

How much chlorine should I put in my pool for the first time?

You’ll need about 52-104 oz of liquid chlorine per 10,000 gallons of water. This amount should get the chlorine level to between 5 and 10 ppm.

When should I shock my pool for the first time?

Opening Day – Before the kids jump in for the new season, you should clean and shock your pool. Over the winter or during times of disuse, algae have a tendency to grow. Make sure the pool water is clean, clear, and healthy for your family before opening day.

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