If you want to put off replacing the sand that is alright. However, if you add CYA you ought to wait four or five days before you replace the sand.
In general, higher CYA levels mean you lose chlorine more slowly, even when your raise the FC level based on the Chlorine/CYA chart. However, using higher CYA levels has other disadvantages. Typically, it is worth going to a higher CYA level if you have a SWG or the pool gets extreme amounts of direct sunlight. Otherwise, it is usually best to keep CYA around 30 to 50.
In general, higher CYA levels mean you lose chlorine more slowly, even when your raise the FC level based on the Chlorine/CYA chart. However, using higher CYA levels has other disadvantages. Typically, it is worth going to a higher CYA level if you have a SWG or the pool gets extreme amounts of direct sunlight. Otherwise, it is usually best to keep CYA around 30 to 50.