Using Tricolor to Raise CYA?

[CGM]

Hello all!
This is the first question the search bar has failed me on, so here it goes:
If my CYA is low, and I am using Trichlor to raise both FC and CYA, does the CYA reading happen quickly, or is it the same week long wait as if I had hung the stabilizer in the return with the sock method?
PH 7.7
FC 1 (oops) CC .5
TA 90
CH 160
CYA 20
Borate 30?
salt 780

Added 14oz of Trichlor after this reading. Pool math says that should raise the CYA by 3.1

So I am guessing by adding another 28oz of Tricolor, as the FC needs to be raised, I will then be at a CYA of 30.

I ask, because I have added Tricolor a couple of times, and I don't see the CYA increase PoolMath says I should see. My notes say I added 40oz of Tricolor on 4/18 when I had a cya of 25.

 

[Isaac-1]

It can take some type, Chemgeek has posted the chemcial process before and it does involve multiple steps, but I have not seen a timeline on how this compares to dry CYA. Are you sure you don't have a water leak which may be lowering your CYA through dilution from fill water?

 

[duraleigh]

First, I will say that pucks are generally not the best way to raise CYA. It is most always more precise to add the CYA seperately in a measured dose.

That said, the CYA will register on your tests once the pucks are dissolved.

 

[woodyp]

I'd go with pure cya granules from Wally World. Save the pucks for vacation and times away.

 

[rmturner54]

Trichlor will also lower your PH, so it's marginal already, now you have 2 issues to deal with.

 

[chiefwej]

You can use Pool Math to determine just what each puck would do to your water balance. I sometimes use them so I have written on the top of the container just what each puck will do in my volume of water.

In my case:
Trichlor
1 puck = 7.2 oz.
FC +2.5
CYA +1.5
pH -.14
salt +2.1

 

[rmturner54]

Good idea. I do have a few dichlors for quick emergency uses. Only time i used them was last year for initial start up

 

[CGM]

That is a good thought, but I do not believe I have a leak as I have not had to add water yet.

 

[CGM]

I think I am messing up the respond thing, sorry guys.
I do have some pucks that I have slated to keep snakes out of my wood pile.
The Triclor is from a purchase I made before I found TFP.
My PH is trying to creep up due to being covered I think. Either way, the change in PH from the Trichlor is ok in this case.
I have some of the CYA Granules, I put in a bottle and a half last year because I did not realize how long it would take to dissolve. Also before I found TFP.
Did i mention I love TFP?
It is great to know if I find something mundane, or truly weird someone else has seen it or heard of it, and i can avoid it.
Thanks everyone!