Greetings everyone. A month ago, I moved into my first home and it has a pool. Unfortunately, the pool I inherited had a high CYA. My testing strips say it’s over 180. (Before I get negative comments on using strips, I have a Taylor K-2006C on the way). This is because the previous owners had a pool guy that was too incompetent to read the forum and he was so bad that he placed the pucks directly in the basket of the top skimmer.
I know that the recommended way to lower the CYA is to drain the pool or at the very least drain a portion of the pool and refill. However, with temps already in the high 90s in AZ and the pool staying clear despite the high readings, I am struggling to convince the Mrs. that I need to drain the pool.
I think I may be able to convince her that I will drain (via backflush) and fill with a hose at the same time so the water level doesn’t go down. I have read some people say that this method is not effective because when you drain you will be losing some of the “good water” that you put in with the hose. However, doesn’t the CYA from the old water immediately mix in with the new water and spread it out evenly? So even if you pump out the water that was just put in, it will take out the same amount of CYA?
Lastly, if I am unable to drain the pool now, should I just keep using the pucks and trichlor until I can drain the pool? Based upon my lurking, it would take an unreasonable amount of bleach to get the chlorine levels to where I need them.
Thanks for your time,
I know that the recommended way to lower the CYA is to drain the pool or at the very least drain a portion of the pool and refill. However, with temps already in the high 90s in AZ and the pool staying clear despite the high readings, I am struggling to convince the Mrs. that I need to drain the pool.
I think I may be able to convince her that I will drain (via backflush) and fill with a hose at the same time so the water level doesn’t go down. I have read some people say that this method is not effective because when you drain you will be losing some of the “good water” that you put in with the hose. However, doesn’t the CYA from the old water immediately mix in with the new water and spread it out evenly? So even if you pump out the water that was just put in, it will take out the same amount of CYA?
Lastly, if I am unable to drain the pool now, should I just keep using the pucks and trichlor until I can drain the pool? Based upon my lurking, it would take an unreasonable amount of bleach to get the chlorine levels to where I need them.
Thanks for your time,