Need Help With my Volume, Please

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Jun 9, 2015
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LC, NM
Pool Size
10500
Surface
Fiberglass
Chlorine
Liquid Chlorine
Hi Folks, I need some assistance. First I have a kidney shaped pool. I have calculated the volume of my pool using the online calculators, and I don't believe the number of gallons given. Using my measurements and instructions, the volume of the pool given comes out to 5722.26 gallons, which seems rather small to me. The reason it seems small is that I previously believed my pool to be about 10,500 gallons and have been using this figure for several years with no adverse effect and in-fact chemistry wise, everything is very good.
I have attempted to research the pool itself by manufacturer name (Aloha Fiberglass pools) and the model name (Luau) with no success.
Given the wide disparity between these volumetric numbers I am reaching out to the community to see if I can once and for all find out what my volume in gallons is for this pool; that failing I will trust the math. I may save some money.
In case anyone is wondering, the dimensions I used were: widest part of lobe A = 9 feet 0 inches, widest part of lobe B = 8 feet 0 inches, Depth was measured in 4 spots, 2.5 feet, 3.5 feet, 4.5 feet, and 5.5 feet for an average depth of 4 feet. The length of the pool is 25 feet.
Does anyone know how many gallons my particular pool is specified to hold as per the manufacturer? Does anyone else have this pool?
Thanks for any help.
 
Rob- said:
Using my measurements and instructions, the volume of the pool given comes out to 5722.26 gallons, which seems rather small to me. The reason it seems small is that I previously believed my pool to be about 10,500 gallons and have been using this figure for several years with no adverse effect and in-fact chemistry wise, everything is very good.
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That's a big difference, so either your measurements and calculations are very wrong or your chemical testing is. Which test kit are you using?
 
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Thanks Drew I use this: Taylor Technologies k 2006. I also use test strips at times. Nothing is crazy out of range(s), except CA which builds up where I live.
 
Have you tried this one?
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www.pentair.com

Pool Volume Calculator

Check out Pentair's easy-to-use pool volume calculator to calculate the volume of your swimming pool water by choosing the shape, dimensions and depth.
www.pentair.com www.pentair.com
 
Rob- said:
I use this: Taylor Technologies k 2006
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Ok, so you've been adding chemicals as though your pool volume was around 10500 gallons, and your accurate testing has shown that the resulting chemical concentrations were as expected. Therefore your pool volume is around 10500 gallons.
 
DrewLG said:
Ok, so you've been adding chemicals as though your pool volume was around 10500 gallons, and your accurate testing has shown that the resulting chemical concentrations were as expected. Therefore your pool volume is around 10500 gallons.
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You are correct, except for the math concerning volume; AND I'm not deducting volume for stair steps, ledges etc.
 

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