CYA crystals clogging baskets

[GuardianOcean]

This is my first time owning a pool and first season trying to open it.
The package of stabilizer said put in skimmer, so i did. There are cystals now kinda sitting clogging skimmer basket and some got into my pool pump and are starting to clog up that basket.
What do i do??

 

[ChuckTin]

I put mine in a nylon I got from wifie. Hung in pool in front of recirculation nozzle. Anchored by bucket full of pool water. Dissolved into solution in about 4-5 hours.

 

[frustratedpoolmom]

They'll dissolve, that is temporary and nothing to be alarmed about. Keep the filter running 24/7 and don't backwash for at least 48 hours. You can use your fingers to push it around so it's not clogging the skimmer basket.

 

[Texas Splash]

The package of stabilizer said put in skimmer, so i did.

Unfortunately not the way we would recommend adding granule stabilizer. Anything that has accumulated and combined together would need to be broken-free from the skimmer or strainer baskets. It will probably join the rest of the stabilizer in the sand and remain there for a while until it dissolves or you backwash it out. In the future, you might refer to this:

Adding CYA:
To increase CYA via granular stabilizer, place the required amount as calculated by the Poolmath calculator into a white sock and place in the poolside skimmer basket. For those concerned about suction flow to the pump, suspending the sock near a return jet or from a floating device will also suffice. Best never to allow undissolved granules to rest directly against the pool surface. Squeeze the sock periodically to help it dissipate. Once dissolved, consider your CYA adjusted to that programmed (target) level. CYA test readings should show a rise in 24-48 hours, however some pools may experience a longer delay to fully register. Best to confirm final CYA in about 5-7 days before adding any more stabilizer/conditioner.

 

[GuardianOcean]

Then why the heck does the instructions on the package say to put it in the skimmer!!! argghh.. Thanks again pool buddies.

 

[GuardianOcean]

The instructions also say to wait 24h before adding bleach. Is this also wrong?
I just read there is such a thing as liquid stablizer. Why do i read everything moments too late????

 

[LadyKate]

It’s a learning curve. You will get there but it is oh so humbling while you are doing it! Keep asking questions!

 

[zea3]

Liquid stabilizer is much more expensive, and it tends to separate if it has been on the shelf too long. Once all the crystals have dissolved you should be fine. Just keep the pump going. Oh and do not wait 24 hours to add bleach. Just assume the amount of CYA you added is active, say if you were shooting for 30 ppm assume you now have 30ppm and use that to determine how much bleach to add in PoolMath.

 

[vinmazz]

You don't have to wait 24 hours to add bleach to the pool, you can add right away. Your FC level won't hold until your CYA is at the proper level but there is no reason you can't add both at the same time.

 

[GuardianOcean]

Awesome.. I'm so very glad for this community.