Question about "pucks"

[mjb62676]

Got the SLAM done, but CYA is still hovering around 20-30. I also happen to have a bucket full of pucks (Silk Tabs) and like 6 lbs of Smart Shock lying around. Would it hurt anything to use up the pucks before going to full bleach again?

I figure I'm not going to be able to sell this stuff, and know it adds CYA, so that's my curiosity.

 

[tim5055]

You could, but why? Will you never go on vacation? Save the tabs to float while you are gone and can't add bleach. They do have their place for that.

 

[JasonLion]

That is alright. Just remember that those products lower the PH significantly. So you will need to add soda ash or borax regularly to maintain the PH while using them.

 

[Casey]

How much higher do you wish to take your CYA. 30-50 is a good place to be and you're at the low end right now. Each puck I believe adds around 6-9ppm CYA. It will also affect your TA and pH as they are acidic. If you are really pressed to use them, I would just keep an eye on all your water parameters and move forward with it. OR... you can keep them for vacations. I personally prefer not to mess with them.

 

[mjb62676]

Thank you for the tips. I do appreciate it.

Part of my motivation is I'm currently away from Sunday night thru Friday night and the wife is trying to manage things on her own.