I opened my pool a few days ago, and immediately dumped in four gallons of liquid chlorine to initiate the kill of the swamp-like appearance. As I took more tests today, I noticed my CYA is very low (below 20), and went to go buy some. I noticed that the bottle says to get the FAC level between 1-4 ppm before adding. Since I am currently SLAMing, my FAC is above 10. Is there any reason that I can't add CYA with the FAC at this level? Is there a detrimental effect that will prevent it from working? Thanks!
1-4 ppm FAC before adding CYA?
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No.
And don't follow the directions on the bottle, either. They'll tell you to pour it in the skimmer. If you clog the filter and need to backwash (likely if the pool is a s wamp) before it's all dissolved, you'll lose what you just added. See Pool School - Recommended Pool Chemicals for how to add the various chemicals.
And don't follow the directions on the bottle, either. They'll tell you to pour it in the skimmer. If you clog the filter and need to backwash (likely if the pool is a s wamp) before it's all dissolved, you'll lose what you just added. See Pool School - Recommended Pool Chemicals for how to add the various chemicals.
Makes absolutely no sense. Your FC level does not affect when or how much CYA to add. Its the opposite...
It's a PoolLife product. Didn't make much sense to me, but still wanted to check. Must just be a general guideline for what they suggest FAC to be. Thanks for the quick replies!
I didn't want to start another CYA thread, so I will ask my 2 questions here.
What is TFP recommended ideal CYA range? I see many numbers here.
Secondly, I see it recommended to put the CY acid in a sock in the skimmer.
I dissolve mine in a pail of water and when completely dissolved, I pour it evenly all around the pool.........is my method ok?
thanks
What is TFP recommended ideal CYA range? I see many numbers here.
Secondly, I see it recommended to put the CY acid in a sock in the skimmer.
I dissolve mine in a pail of water and when completely dissolved, I pour it evenly all around the pool.........is my method ok?
thanks
- Mar 24, 2014
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- Pool Size
- 32000
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- Salt Water Generator
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- CircuPool SJ-55
1. Depends on your climate/sun. I don't know much about yours, but in the US people in Phoenix/Las Vegas/Florida run 50-60, people in the North East might do 30ish. Here in SC once it gets full summer (which is now I guess) I plan on 40ish.
2. If you really got it dissolved that's fine. I find that to be very difficult to do.
2. If you really got it dissolved that's fine. I find that to be very difficult to do.
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Seemed like the first time I dissolved it in the pail, it worked ok but the last time I tried it, it clumped up and I don't think it was ever going to dissolve, I put a strainer over the summer and poured it in then put on latex gloves to squash the lumps by hand.........I will use sock next time
I will call them and see what their reasoning is. More an more, TFP seems to be an accurate guideline for many standards. Maybe someday, they will look to us to set the guidelines.
