Yard Layout
Details
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Shape | Oval |
| Length | 24' |
| Width | 12' |
| Shallow End | 3.5' |
| Deep End | 6.5' |
| Volume | 9220 US gal / 34,900 L |
Initial Setup
Water Profile
| Reading | Value | Status | Desired State | Calculated Chemicals Needed | What I added | Result (Next Morning) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt | 0 | Low | 3200 ppm | 267 lb Salt | 267 x 0.8 = 213 lb | |
| Chlorine | 0 | Low | Shock (Swim Resolve ~ 600g) | |||
| Alkalinity | 50 | Low | 120 ppm | 7 lbs of sodium bicarbonate | 7 x 0.8 = 5.6 lb | |
| Ph | 7.2 | OK | - | |||
| Hardness | 100 | Low | 400 ppm | 24 lbs of calcium chloride | 7kg / 17.6 lbs |
Adding Chemicals
- Add Alka Plus
- Add Calcium Plus
Wait 1 hour
- Add Shock
Wait 24-48 hours
- Add Salt
- Turn off cell for 24 hours after adding salt
Wait 48 hours after shock before getting sample for water test
Pool Records
| Year | First in the Pool | First Underwater | Longest Swim |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | June 10 (60C): John → Katie → Xander → Jenny | June 10(60C): Xander | June 10 (60C): Xander (15-20mins) |
Documents
| Document | Link |
|---|---|
| Pool PDF | |
References
| Reference | URL |
|---|---|
| Water Chemistry Calculator | https://www.hayward-pool.com/shop/en/pools/water-chemistry-calculator |