FC and CYA - Ready for swimming?

[RSAnative]

Hi Everyone and Happy Pool Season!

My FC is 9.0, no CC, and my CYA is negligible. Two questions Is 9 swimmable and I'm planning to add CYA with liquid conditioner. Is that the best way to go? Should I wait to stabilize CYA before swimming?

Thanks!
Robert

 

[mknauss]

I would add the stabilizer before swimming. A FC of 9 without CYA is very harsh. To your skin and swim clothes.

 

[Saturn94]

It’s said here that if FC is in between minimum and SLAM level according to your CYA level, then it’s safe to swim (assuming water is clear). Refer to this chart.

The Free Chlorine and Cyanuric Acid Relationship

Managing your cyanuric acid and Free Chlorine levels is key to stabilizing your pool. Learn how these two items affect each other.

www.troublefreepool.com

If your CYA is below 20, I would add CYA before swimming as you’re FC likely above SLAM level for your CYA level.

 

[Richard320]

That 9 will be a 5 in a few hours without any CYA. It might be harsh on eyes, hair, and swimsuits right now. It won't melt skin. If you have to get in to retrieve something, do it. But I would be wary of letting kids in to swim. In a couple hours it will be more swimmable. Just add the CYA. If you haven't already bought the liquid, don't. The granular doesn't take all that long to dissolve if it's placed in a good flow of water. A day or two. And it's much cheaper.

 

[RSAnative]

It’s said here that if FC is in between minimum and SLAM level according to your CYA level, then it’s safe to swim (assuming water is clear). Refer to this chart.

The Free Chlorine and Cyanuric Acid Relationship

Managing your cyanuric acid and Free Chlorine levels is key to stabilizing your pool. Learn how these two items affect each other.

www.troublefreepool.com

If your CYA is below 20, I would add CYA before swimming as you’re FC likely above SLAM level for your CYA level.

Thank you!

 

[RSAnative]

That 9 will be a 5 in a few hours without any CYA. It might be harsh on eyes, hair, and swimsuits right now. It won't melt skin. If you have to get in to retrieve something, do it. But I would be wary of letting kids in to swim. In a couple hours it will be more swimmable. Just add the CYA. If you haven't already bought the liquid, don't. The granular doesn't take all that long to dissolve if it's placed in a good flow of water. A day or two. And it's much cheaper.

Thank you!

That 9 will be a 5 in a few hours without any CYA. It might be harsh on eyes, hair, and swimsuits right now. It won't melt skin. If you have to get in to retrieve something, do it. But I would be wary of letting kids in to swim. In a couple hours it will be more swimmable. Just add the CYA. If you haven't already bought the liquid, don't. The granular doesn't take all that long to dissolve if it's placed in a good flow of water. A day or two. And it's much cheaper.

Thank you!

 

[RSAnative]

That 9 will be a 5 in a few hours without any CYA. It might be harsh on eyes, hair, and swimsuits right now. It won't melt skin. If you have to get in to retrieve something, do it. But I would be wary of letting kids in to swim. In a couple hours it will be more swimmable. Just add the CYA. If you haven't already bought the liquid, don't. The granular doesn't take all that long to dissolve if it's placed in a good flow of water. A day or two. And it's much cheaper.

Any reccomended brands for granulated CYA?

 

[mknauss]

Pooltime, Clorox, etc. As long as it says 99% cyanuric acid, you are good to go.

 

[RSAnative]

Pooltime, Clorox, etc. As long as it says 99% cyanuric acid, you are good to go.

Thank you!

 

[Saturn94]

Any reccomended brands for granulated CYA?

This is a good value.

Amazon.com : Puri Tech Stabilizer Conditioner Cyanuric Acid UV Protection for Swimming Pools and Spas (25lbs) : Garden & Outdoor

Amazon.com : Puri Tech Stabilizer Conditioner Cyanuric Acid UV Protection for Swimming Pools and Spas (25lbs) : Garden & Outdoor

www.amazon.com

 

[jdlw]

Hi saturn94 (or anyone) do you know how much that 25lb puritwxh stabilizer usually goes for ? Amazon is out of stock and I’m curious what the price would have been ( as a baseline when I search elsewhere)

thank you!

 

[Saturn94]

Hi saturn94 (or anyone) do you know how much that 25lb puritwxh stabilizer usually goes for ? Amazon is out of stock and I’m curious what the price would have been ( as a baseline when I search elsewhere)

thank you!

I paid $47 for it last time I ordered (May 2019). It was still available a few days ago, but I see now it’s not.

 

[jdlw]

Thank you. That is - by far! - the best price. Best I’ve been able to find is $75 for 25 pounds.