May be a dumb question, but is putting CYA in a sock literally putting it inside a sock right? Not like a skimmer sock right?
Hey - Looking Forward to Learning the TFP Method
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Right. I use a thin sock. Tie it closed. Personally I put the sock in the skimmer with the pump running.
I used the only spare sock I had that would fit any real amounts. Got about 2lbs (half of a 4lb bag) put into two socks (1lb each) and dropped one in each skimmer.
Should I let it just sit or do I need to squeeze it out?
Should I let it just sit or do I need to squeeze it out?
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Let it get well soaked through then squeeze it out. If they are in the skimmer the pump needs to be running. If your pump is to turn off before fully dissolved, remove the socks and put in a bucket until tomorrow.
I'm a thigh high nylon kinda guy myself.......(for melting CYA that is)
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Bought a pack of 6 pairs on Amazon in 2020. Similar to these... https://www.amazon.com/Womens-Silky...11-eb0be59d8ae3&pd_rd_i=B01EQZMM9Q&th=1&psc=1
I've used one pair up so far. At this rate I won't need to buy again for 20 years.
I also drop in the skimmer. Soak for several hours, then squeeze the rest out.
--Jeff
Good to know, I’m wondering if the socks I used are too thick. After a few hours there was still a lot in them. I did squeeze some out before heading to bed. I’m sure a panty hose would work much better.
I do have the hair nets in the skimmer, would it be a bad idea to squeeze as much out of the sock now and then dump the rest into the hair net? It would already be softened/squishy.
I do have the hair nets in the skimmer, would it be a bad idea to squeeze as much out of the sock now and then dump the rest into the hair net? It would already be softened/squishy.
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Find thinner socks for next time. To finish this time up, I would just keep squeezing them out throughout the day today. That should get it. It will eventually all dissolve, just may take a little bit longer. No rush.
--Jeff
Thanks - and I assume I need to wait till it’s fully dissolved before I can retest the CYA levels right?I added about half as much as PoolMath called for just to be on the safe side.
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I usually wait at least 24 hours after it is fully dissolved before testing again.
Realistically I usually add and then test again the next week. I just make sure to target my chlorine level based on the CYA I just added.
--Jeff
Pro Tip: If you have the setting recirculate on your filter...use that to keep from getting some held up in the filter.
In the PoolMath app, is it best to set the Sanitizer Used in settings as Bleach until I get the SWG running or does that make a difference?
Oops......I don't think cartridge filters have that. I was referring to a sand filter with a multiport valve.
So tomorrow we are supposed to see temps drop to 27*, this will be our first freezing temp day since having the pool. High it 51* | Low 27* then Low of 30* the following day. I attached the projected temps. 4hrs one day and nearly 8hrs the following day.
Anything I need to do?
Anything I need to do?
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- May 3, 2014
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I’m assume this would be something found on the unit outside, as I don’t spot anything within the app.
Does this just fire up the heater if temps get too low?
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No. It runs the pump.
Your temperatures are not going to get that low for very long, but running freeze protection (or just leaving your VS pump running all night) is prudent.
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That is pretty high rpm. I would think something around 1200-1500 rpm should be sufficient.