Depending on your size pool when you are first opening I would suggest using a couple gallons of liquid shock and a non foaming algaecide to start. These should be dispersed one at a time by walking around the peremeter of the pool while the pool filter is running. Let the filter run for 24-48hrs and then test your water for PH, Alkaline, Hardness and Cyanuric Acid. I usually tell my clients to wait the 24-48hrs so that if you have to do a lot of vacuuming hence backwashing you are not backwashing your money with the water so before adding a bunch of chemical try to do at least a good 1st vacuum. More pool tips at www.prospectpoolslllc.com/blog
Yes, you will need chemicals to open your pool for the season. The specific chemicals required will depend on your pool type and condition. Common chemicals include chlorine, pH adjusters, algaecides, and shock treatments. It's important to follow proper guidelines and safety measures when adding chemicals to your pool.
First determine what liquid is in your pool. Second how big is your pool? Third at what point do they start to fall out, precipitate? Fourth, keep your chemicals in solution below the point where they start to fall oout.
It depends on the size of the pool.
Pool chemicals should be checked at least once a week during the swimming season. It's also a good idea to check the pool chemicals after heavy rainfall, after a large number of people have used the pool, or if you notice any changes in water clarity or quality.
The best winterizing chemicals for an above ground pool are algaecide, shock treatment, and a winterizing closing kit. These chemicals help prevent algae growth, sanitize the water, and protect the pool during the winter months.
The pool is cloudy, but the chemicals are fine.
Sustain pool chemicals can be bought from A1Poolfun.
You shouold not use household products to replace pool chemicals. There are many unique properties of pool chemicals that you should be aware of
If your pet get into the chemicals see a vet. If your pet is drinking water from the pool, even after chemicals have been added to the water, they will be ok.
Be very careful of pool chemicals as they are toxic to all pets. A lot of chemicals are safe once diluted but not everything is safe. www.petinsurance.com
Pool chemicals will be harmful to small children if ingested or if they come in contact with the skin at full strength. However, when used at proper levels in a pool they are not harmful. Pool chemicals in water are not harmful to children. Try to keep children from swallowing too much water though. Pool chemicals not stored correctly would be harmful to children, however!
Sure, why not. Set it up, cover it and wait until early summer to start working on it. I wouldn't add any water to it yet, since in the early summer you have to add your pool chemicals to it. So why waste the chemicals in the winter.