I've had my pool open three weeks- I've added CYA at first- about four pounds.
My readings show about 30 that I've check about every ten days.
Under normal conditions- how often would you add normally?
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#1
I've had my pool open three weeks- I've added CYA at first- about four pounds.
My readings show about 30 that I've check about every ten days.
Under normal conditions- how often would you add normally?
Intex 22' x 52" - Intex Krystal Clear Sand Filter Pump - flow rate: 2,150 gal per hour
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#2
In the spring, and maybe a little to top it off in August if the summer has been wet. Most years just once.
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#3
What he said. I might add that if there's something abnormal, you may need to add more. By abnormal I mean: plumbing catastrophe where half the pool gets emptied; torrential rains where the pool overflows; 400 pound neighbor entertains the kids by doing cannonballs.
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#4
HAHAOriginally Posted by Richard320
I know that guy!
Lots of good CYA info this week on TFP!
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Hayward SwimClear c4025, Navigator & Tristar 1.75hp pump
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#5
Thanks guys-reason I'm asking is- I test for chlorine and ph daily and am addiing a fair amount of bleach- probably 80 ounces a day and that barely keeps me at 3-4 ppm of FC. I have only tested for CYA a couple of times- CYA actually helps retain chlorine right?
The trouble free pool method really doesn't seem to be the money saver over Pristine Blue that I thought it would be.... (if I'm implementing it like its supposed to be)....but the pool sure does look better!
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#6
In Nashville your CYA should probably be closer to 50. 80oz is about twice what I use, your pool is a little bigger but not nearly that much bigger.
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#7
I used a lot of bleach too until my CYA got to 40. Then it stabilized and less was needed each day. It took about 1 week.
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