Closing and CYA

[marenm]

Hi there -
This will be my first year closing my pool myself. I want to SLAM the pool before I do it, as recommended. Here us my Q:
my CYA is extremely low - around 20. Should be in 60-70 range. Pool math calculator is telling me to add 11 pounds (!!) of stabilizer to get it into range before SLAM.
If I do the sock method, I feel like this will take weeks. Do I absolutely need to get the levels all the way up just to do a SLAM for closing?
I am a beginner so any help is greatly appreciated.

 

[Texas Splash]

Should be in 60-70 range.

No. Just get it up to about 30-40 which will require a SLAM level of 12 of 16 respectively. That should do it.

Welcome to TFP!

 

[Texas Splash]

For the stabilizer, place the granules in a sock and let it pre-soak for about 30-60 minutes in the pool. Either hang it from a stick/pole or place in a skimmer. After it has soaked, take it over near the return jets and squeeze-away. It should come out nicely by then.