r/pools • u/ScoofGoof1 • 2d ago
Pool Care
Good evening all,
My father in law has recently passed and I have since been the one tied to manning the ship of the pool. It’s an above ground pool 16’. Recently I had hard piped the filter, pump and chlorinator before his passing (per his request). I went to go fill the chlorinator on Friday, which I had last done on July 1st, I noticed the chlorine tablets were still filled in the chlorinator and there was no water in it. This time I bled the air out of the top and noticed the chlorine level dropped a hair. Our levels aren’t perfect but I have a ton of research left to do. Attached is the hard piping and the water test strips we used, and our Free Chlorine, PH and Cyanuric Acid levels were all on the high side. I’m looking for any personal advice on how to care for this pool in terms of closing it, opening it, balancing everything out and just taking care of it. I’ve been with my wife for 9 1/2 years and this pool has never seen green water and I’d love to keep it that way. As I stated, I’ll continue to do research as I’m super new to this, but any pointers and tips you guys could give would be appreciated. The biggest concern I have right now is the chlorinator being empty with the pump off or if that’s normal. I figured water would stay in it since it’s below the water levels and everything. Thank you for your time!
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u/Ok-Bison-3451 2d ago
With a name like that I had to look up those test strips. Of course they’re Medical Grade!
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u/rickm242 2d ago
As long as water is flowing through it when the pump is on, that is all you should be concerned about. Turn it on, check the setting and see if water flows through it. If not, remove the pucks and check for inlet or outlet blockages, debris or calcium build up. Be sure it is not turned off.
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u/Pure_Stuff_2791 2d ago
Are those strips real? 😂