Can I use Cal-hypo and not use tabs? Outdoor pool in VERY sunny Las Vegas. Or do I need to use tabs to raise CYA? If so what do you think would be a good CYA level for a hot sunny climate?
Can I use Cal-Hypo only to chlorinate?
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You need some CYA in the water no matter what the source of chlorine. In Vegas, 60 or 70 wouldn't be outrageous.
Cal-hypo, however, is another story. Every time you add it, you add Calcium. The water will evaporate, the chlorine will dissipate, but the Calcium remains forever. You'll be in quadruple-digits in no time, if you aren't already. A huge number of posters from Las Vegas post about scaling. Don't be one of them.
Your two best options are bleach or a saltwater chlorine generator.
I suggest you order up a good test kit ASAP, and immerse yourself in Pool School. Pool School has a good article on what constitutes a good test kit.
Cal-hypo, however, is another story. Every time you add it, you add Calcium. The water will evaporate, the chlorine will dissipate, but the Calcium remains forever. You'll be in quadruple-digits in no time, if you aren't already. A huge number of posters from Las Vegas post about scaling. Don't be one of them.
Your two best options are bleach or a saltwater chlorine generator.
I suggest you order up a good test kit ASAP, and immerse yourself in Pool School. Pool School has a good article on what constitutes a good test kit.
You don't want to, our calcium level is 350 out of the tap and the evaporation is constant. CH is a battle to stay below 1000 in our pool. I only have scale to fight on my spill over from the wind and such but I use a lot of acid to keep the TA and PH in check, I would not use cal-hypo here ever.
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