If the depth varies, use the average depth of the pool A good approximation is the shallow end depth plus the deep end depth divided by two Irregularly shaped pools can be approximated by estimating the average length and width and using. Gravel for drainage around a pool if a concrete pool, put perforated rigid pipe around the base and backfill with clean gravel, then drop to a 10 sump pit and pipe it underground. The quote from taylor's pool & spa water chemistry booklet on the issue of a high fc causing a false high ph reading is as follows High levels of chlorine (usually > 10 ppm) will quickly and completely convert phenol red into another ph indicator (chlorphenol red)
This new indicator is a dark purple when the water's ph is. Tips when doing an ascorbic acid treatment for pool stains putting the filter on recirculate or removing the filter cartridges helps avoid the slight chance of coating your filter media with metals, which might force you to replace your filter media. It can be confusing when you have a problem and find information about a hayward heater but not your specific model. Pool owners helping pool ownersjust getting started new if you are a new pool owner, or just new to the forum, this is great place to start learning about basic pool care and maintenance 37.6k 406.2k threads 37.6k messages 406.2k a new saltwater pool with high free chlorine friday at 12:59 pm aherna1515 Pool math pool math makes it simple to track all of your pool test logs and takes all of the guess work out of how much chemical you need to add Pool math calculates the quantities of chemicals required for adjusting chlorine, ph, alkalinity, calcium, cya, salt, and borates.
