I was wondering if there are any effective products out there to increase CYA that doesn't cost an arm like the one I bought from Leslie yesterday (1 Gallon for $35).
Pool stores and in some of the big boxes like Home depot and hardware stores like Ace that have pool departments.p_pan said:Can I find plain CYA at regular stores or just pool stores?
p_pan said:Waterbear/Jasonlion,
I added the muriatic acid yesterday around 6pm as waterbear recommended. I used the calculator and although it told me to add 19oz to get to 70ppm.
frustratedpoolmom said:p_pan said:Waterbear/Jasonlion,
I added the muriatic acid yesterday around 6pm as waterbear recommended. I used the calculator and although it told me to add 19oz to get to 70ppm.
This doesn't make sense? Can you clarify what you meant/did?
The CYA will take several days to dissolve fully and register on tests, so wait at least 4-5 days before retesting the CYA.
p_pan said:Waterbear,
Thanks for the article. I read it 5 minutes before you posted. One think that I am not totally sure if I have under controls is the Ph/TA testing. I have bought one of those TF-100 and although it has a test kit for both, on the Ph procedure which is done with the blue box (K-1000) states that I should not record the results for FC/Ph since this is just a "reassurance" test. So, I am not sure if I should be using this kit or buying something else to test Ph.
That is the correct test for pH, you don't need anything else.
Also, in the stickies, you talk about buying a kit that measures the acid demand, I am not sure if it is part of TF-100 or whether I need to look for something else. Sorry if the answer is already in the pool school but I have not found after going through several postings.
the TF100 does not have acid and base demand tests. You can get the reagents for those tests from Taylor but they are really not necessary nor recommended since they are, at best, only a guideline. don't worry about not having them. You won't really miss them.
Lastly, for pool ignorants like me, I'd suggest we add information to the stickies explaining when to test the water after each adjustment (FC, Ph, TA, CYA, CH). That's why I could not determine when I was supposed to test my CYA and asked the dumb question above.
Thanks you all for you patience on this. I am having LOTS OF FUN!!!
p_pan said:Thanks FPM, I am sorry the sentence was not written correctly. That means I added 19Oz of MA to get the Total Alkalinity to 70 PPM (recommended by Waterbear). Thanks for the info on CYA testing. I was not aware of how much longer to wait before testing again. Also, was confused about whether it makes any difference if I use dry or liquid CYA. I know it makes difference on how long it takes to dissolve but I assume that it takes the same 4-5 days before I can test for CYA again no matter if it is liquid or dry, correct?