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New Pool Startup Chemicals
Whether you’ve just installed a new pool or drained and refilled your existing one, it’s important to have the right chemical balance. The chemicals you’ll need will depend on your source of water. For instance, some tap water will be excellent for your pool while other sources may need major adjustment. Ultimately, you want to achieve a water balance that works well with chlorine and won’t scale, stain, corrode or fade your pool’s soft and shiny surfaces.
New Pool Startup Chemicals
Some new pool startup chemicals to remember adding to your pool include alkalinity, pH, free chlorine, calcium hardness, and cyanuric acid.
Refilling Your Pool with Fresh Water
You have several choices to fill your pool. Most people opt to use a garden hose, often using two hoses. Alternatively, you can fill from a nearby fire hydrant or truck. If you’re getting water from a well or your source water contains metals, minerals and dirt, or high phosphate and chloramine levels, then you can filter the water as you fill your pool.
Testing Your Freshly Filled Pool Water
To determine the water balance of your pool water, all you need Is a pool test kit or test strips. Go for a complete test kit or test strip ... more

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