Can you put the full 4 pound container in a sock and leave it in the skimmer basket? Also what kind of sock? Can you use a tube sock?? what about panty hose?? I put about 2 pounds directly through the skimmer and noticed my filter pressure went from 14 to 16. Thanks for the advice.
4 pound container of CYA in a sock?
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Yep. Nearly any kind of sock will work, though pantyhose is my favorite. Just check that the sock isn't completely blocking off water flow through the skimmer (which is unlikely though a problem if it does happen).
I thought the sock was supposed to go in front of the return? Is the skimmer a better way?
~theresa
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Either way is fine. You just have to be careful if it is in the skimmer so as to not block the water flow.8corneflakes said:
Also, if you are not needing to backwash for a while, you could just add it slowly directly to the skimmer and let it get caught in the filter to dissolve there.
I think as long as there is water flow around the sock you will be OK but if it is in the skimmer I would avoid backwashing the filter for a week or so. The last time I added CYA, I added it to the filter and let it dissolve in there. As far as kids swimming while it is dissolving, I don't believe there are any issues with it.
Yes, assuming the FC is within limits, CC is less than 1ppm and the pool is clear.george171 said:
elwood58
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I put mine in a sock in the skimmer, but I do not leave it here if the pump is not running. I may be too cautious, as I always thought it would be too acidic just sitting there.
I take it out, too, when the pump is off and hold it in a plastic bucket until reuse.elwood58 said:
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