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 |
Equipment
| Equipment | Series | Make | Model | SN# | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heater | Jandy Pro Series | Jandy JXi Gas-Fired Pool and Spa Heater | 260N | LT EC02 0501 1919 0071 | |
| Chlorine Generator | Jandy Pro Series | Jandy TrueClear | https://www.jandy.com/-/media/zodiac/global/downloads/h/h0613500.pdf | ||
| Pump | Jandy Pro Series | Flopro | FHPM.75CND | D16JA 2203 | Self Priming 3/4 HP |
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:
| Property | Chemical Added | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alkalinity | sodium bicarbonate (Alka Up) | 2.5 kg |
| Ph | Ph Down | 630g |
| - | Liquid Stabilizer | 4.8L |
| Algae | PhosRemove | 940 mL |
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 |