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Thanks for the additional option! Definitely something that can be considered at a lower cost. Puertex

I have a SWG. I maintain CYA separately... But that is my concern with these contraptions attached to the return because I have several return and I am sure these contraptions need a decent backpressure to operate...It is certainly a good idea... Thanks, Puertex

Hello, yes, to lower high TA...During fall/winter, I installed a whole pool cover and stopped using the SWG but my TA went up to 110. I stopped using the SWG because we were getting so many rain events that resulted in my pool overflowing and losing chemicals that I decided to take a break. So...

Has anyone tried using a pond diaphragm pump to inject air bubbles into the pool to raise PH? Presently using my pool water feature (scuppers) to create aeration but it uses 2 hp of electricity 12 hours every time I want to raise PH from 7.0 to 7.8 to allow another round of muriatic acid use. I...

Sorry for the late response...Thank you for very good tips ! Puertex

Hello Jim, On a TFP pool (chlorine injection), since the water does not need dumping due to high CYA, what happens with the residual chlorine salts accumulation over time? Any issues with that? Thanks, Puertex

Hello ! I have not had to SLAM my 25k gals inground pool for 5 years. I have used the Stenner pump chlorine injection system. CC < 0.5 ppm more like 0.2 ppm I keep the CYA between 30 and 55 PPM. FC is controlled between 5 to 9 ppm Water is crystal clear and never had algae. The pool has not...

Thanks for the clarification.

I assume when you state return you are referring to the skimmer? I try to avoid feeding high concentrations of any chemicals to the pump suction (through the skimmer). My preference is to dilute the chemical in the pool. I just kneel next to the pool and hold the bottom of the gallon of chemical...

I have used MA for 4 years. My eyes are sensitive to the fumes even when pouring in the open and using safety glasses. Based on feedback from pool veterans here, I guess it depends on your specific sensitivity to the chemicals used. Its bad enough for me that if I don't use goggles, I have to...

Does CYA stratify in the pool? Is CYA of lower density than water and stays on the water surface? The reason I ask is because it seems like I lose quite a bit of CYA after the pool overflows during an average rain event. My perception is that to lose so much CYA is because it accumulates at the...

Hello, First and very important please use Personal Protective Equipment when handling these chemicals. Many a time even the fumes of pouring bleach or Muriatic Acid into the pool will mess up my eyes for a day. Consider using goggles, N95 mask when handling powders and rubber gloves when...

On the vein of bleach concentation I found this article... Fresh bleach as it comes out of the plant has a higher concentration depending on the season. Please refer to this link: https://www.thoughtco.com/chlorine-bleach-shelf-life-3976002 According to this article, the concentration advertised...

Hello, Thanks for the clarification! I attempted to test it by diluting a sample so that I could test it with the pool kit but it was a crude test. I read somewhere that manufacturers blend their chlorine slightly higher than the nominal advertised % so that at the end of the advertised life (6...

Howdy, The HDX liquid chlorine 12% gallon at HD is going for $3.00/gal. It's the cheapest available considering the higher concentration compared to HEB 8.25% Bravo bleach that sells for about the same. I use liquid chlorine continuously to treat my pool, so I buy bleach year round wherever I...

I found it at Home Depot ! Search for Chlorinating Liquid... HDX makes it. It comes in 3 - 1 gallon boxes and has a 12% concentration. There is a discount when you purchase. Its a lower cost than the bleach found elsewhere too. Good luck ! Puertex

Thanks for the information !!!. I have been wrong before but it was a long time ago ;) I had a 100+ CYA and recently drained near half my pool to lower it. I am injecting bleach and adding no CYA but I believe I am losing too much chlorine. About 2.6 ppm during sunny days in Pearland Tx. My CYA...

Hello, I understand that CYA protects Chlorine by providing a shield on the surface of the water. (Correct me if I am wrong). If CYA does not mix homogeneously with water, then what is the best depth to sample it for testing. It seems to me that the deeper you collect the sample the less CYA...