How do I treat my pool water and with what products? New Pool.?

Question

I purchased an 16' diameter x 3' 6" high Intek pool that comes with it's own filter. Before I purchase any expensive products I wanted to know what I need to do first.

Answer 1

You need a testing kit and chlorine tablets.  You also need something to change the pH (there will be products next to the chlorine) if it gets out of whack.  It's a small pool, so you don't need to get the industrial sized container or anything.  The cheapest testing kit will be fine.  You usually would add the chlorine through a floating dispenser, if there isn't a place to do it near the filter.  Also, make sure you have a pool-cleaning net to get grass, bugs, and other assorted floating c**p out of it.

You should test the water daily, but will probably only have to add chemicals every couple of days.

Answer 2

First thing is to get testing strips they are at your local pool supply store . Also bring a sample of your water ( a used  water bottle ) . They will tell you how much chlorine , acid , conditioner and soda ash you need . Add what they tell you and keep checking the water levels to make sure every thing is in balance . Check your water once a week . Do not let your pool get out of balance . catching up and killing alga is expensive and time consuming.