Best method for adding Calcium Hardness increaser

[joshs2000ss]

I have the powdered form of Calcium Hardness increaser. Last test showed CH at 170. I'd like to bump it to 200, which according to the calculator will take 64 oz. by weight.

What is the best way to add the calcium? Broadcast it across the surface and brush, sock method like CYA?

FYI, other numbers are:

FC - 10 (needed to add salt this morning so I bumped it on the way out with bleach, little too high on my guess...)
CC - 0
TA - 80
CYA - 55 (calculated based on addition) waiting to test in a couple of days to bump a little higher ~70.

 

[linen]

There really is no reason (typically) to raise the calcium level in your vinyl lined pool.

 

[joshs2000ss]

The only reason I'm concerned are the specs for the SWG and the heater which want the CH level from 200 - 400. If it's not going to hurt anything I'll leave it, just didn't want to cause any potential issues with that equipment.

 

[joshs2000ss]

Other than that, do the rest of the numbers, other than the FC needing to drop, look good? I'm keeping the FC elevated for a few days in hopes that some stains on the bottom will disappear.

 

[linen]

It won't hurt anything. Both the swg and the heater actually benefit from low CH. The only issue may you may have is if you are still under warranty for those components...are you?

The rest of you numbers are looking good.

 

[joshs2000ss]

No warranty left. I'll leave it alone.

Just so I know though, how do you add the Calcium, best method?

 

[Richard320]

No warranty left. I'll leave it alone.

Just so I know though, how do you add the Calcium, best method?

The secret is hidden within Pool School.

But I'll give you a hint. pool-school/recommended_pool_chemicals

 

[joshs2000ss]

Thanks. Sorry for not finding that myself. I was searching forums instead of just looking to the main source...

 

[FLHOKIE]

The best method for adding calcium hardness is to bring a tanker over to my house and fill it up with water from my pool. I am draining it again because of high CH. I will be glad when it cures.

 

[Richard320]

The best method for adding calcium hardness is to bring a tanker over to my house and fill it up with water from my pool. I am draining it again because of high CH. I will be glad when it cures.

I'm at 875. Can you beat that?