Yard Layout
Details
Specification | Value |
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Shape | Oval |
Length | 24' |
Width | 12' |
Shallow End | 3.5' |
Deep End | 6.5' |
Volume | 9220 US gal / 34,900 L |
Water Chemistry
Initial Setup
Reading | Value | Status | Desired State | Calculated Chemicals Needed | What I added | Result (Next Morning) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Salt | 0 | Low | 3200 ppm | 267 lb Salt | 267 lb (120kg) x 0.8 = 213 lb (97kg) Added 100 kg | - |
Chlorine | 0 | Low | Shock (Swim Resolve ~ 600g) | 4 Ideal → OK | ||
Alkalinity | 50 | Low | 120 ppm | 7 lbs of sodium bicarbonate | 7 x 0.8 = 5.6 lb | 100 OK |
Ph | 7.2 | OK | - | 7.8 OK | ||
Hardness | 100 | Low | 400 ppm | 24 lbs of calcium chloride | 7kg / 17.6 lbs | 350 OK |
After 1 week Added:
Chemical Added | Amount | |
---|---|---|
Alkalinity | sodium bicarbonate (Alka Up) | 2.5 kg |
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 |
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Pool PDF | |
References
Reference | URL |
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Water Chemistry Calculator | https://www.hayward-pool.com/shop/en/pools/water-chemistry-calculator |