I found what I thought was a good deal on a gallon of liquid stabilizer (brand was Pool Mate). But it came out of the bottle as sort of a white sludge and if I remember correctly it should have truly been a liquid. Furthermore, when I tested the water 24 hours later, the CYA had barely moved. Does this stuff degrade over time? Did I buy old stock?
Pool Mate Liquid Stabilizer
- Thread starter jmorgans
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Yup, it is a very viscous sludgey liquid. I can't imagine how one would use less than the entire gallon since you have to be able to dump in that last sludge from the bottom of the jug.
That's how it is. I think it will show up in a day or two of testing.
Maddie
That's how it is. I think it will show up in a day or two of testing.
Maddie
elwood58
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Shake the bottle well several times during pouring, and then rinse the bottle in the pool when done. You will notice white flakes settling on the Pool bottom. Give the Pool a good brushing, which also helps mix the CYA in. Even with liquid, it can take several days to fully show up on a test. Dose your chlorine as if you are at your new CYA number.