JimR

Thanks PaulR and Waterbear! The pool size is 36,000 gallons. The salt generator is an Aqua Rite with a T-15 cell. I have been out of pocket but have accomplished the following since your reply: Pump is fixed and makes a big difference on high. Salt generator is running and we have added a 3 bags of salt. Currently at 2,700 and climbing. I picked up a TF-100 test kit and got the first results last night of: FC - 5 CC - 0 TC - 5 PH - 7.4 TA - 120 CYA - 28 ish The algae appears to be gone but the water isn't crystal clear...may be the salt we put in yesterday. I added CYA granuals last weekend to get to the 28 and put them into the skimmers. Was told they would dissolve in the filter, just don't back wash. I have a half a bucket that I can still put in. I also have 4 chlorine tabs that I believe add CYA? I guess I have a couple of questions. What should I do for the high TA. Any adjustments on other chems and what is a good strategy for running the 2 speed pump or should I just keep it on low unless needed on high for vacuuming or mixing in chemicals? Any advice to move forward would be appreciated. Thanks, JimR

Also forgot to mention, we have a SWG that we haven't started yet. Starting up this afternoon (wait 24hrs after putting salt in the pool). Thanks, Jim

Hi All, New pool owner that stumbled across this site. Thanks to all for the info I have found so far. Hope you can help me with some of these issues. First, we have a new 20' x 40' rectangular inground with a vinyl liner and diving well in Richmond, VA. We just filled our pool beginning Wednesday and finished filling Thursday. I noticed a slight green tint to the pool Thursday evening and it was murky green in the deep end by Friday evening. One complicating factor is we purchased a 2 speed Hayward pump that is only working on low speed. Tried to connect power directly to L-1 and L-2 on the pump and it is low speed on both. Pool builder can't switch out until Monday. Took a sample to the pool store and they gave me the following results: FC = 2 TC = 2 PH = 7.6 TA = 9.0 CH = 80 CYA = 0 TDS = 300 Phos = 1,000 In reading quickly on the site, I know the CYA is low, but that helped with the shock level last night. I added 4 182 oz bottles of 6% bleach to bring the FC up to 10. I also added a couple of 3" tabs to the skimmers and brushed the pool. I went to test the level this am with the $5 kit I picked up at WalMart only to find it tests to 5 ppm. I will order a Taylor this afternoon. I guess my questions are: 1. Any suggestions on getting the pump to high speed? 2. Should I add CYA to bring it up? 3. Will the chems work with the pump on low? 4. Should I keep the chlorine up at 10 ppm? 5. Can we swim at that level? Thanks in advance for any help. Jim