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What chemicals are used to start up a pool?
When you are adding new water or filling for the first time you should first add your metal out or metal preventer to prevent staining, The next step is to adjust your alkalinity to between 80 120 ppm. Then adjust the PH level 7.2-7.5 24 hours after this is done you can add your Chlorine 1.0 to 5.0 ppm 3.0 being ideal in a pool. Once a week use a non-chlorine shock to keep water clean and clear.
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