When testing CYA it says to add water uhl you can't see the dot anymore. Well is it until you can't see the dot at all or just until it's cloudy and you can't see it clearly?
Question on testing CYA
- Thread starter TamithaSue50
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So it being cloudy enough that you can't really see it doesn't matter. It has to be where you can't see the dot at all right?
I've been using powdered stabilizer to try to raise my CYA a little bit and since my pool doesn't have a skimmer I don't think it really circulates the water all that well and so I'm worried because when I add the powdered stabilizer it sinks to the bottom so I'm wondering if there is a liquid form of stabilizer I can use?
- May 3, 2014
- 62,885
- Pool Size
- 6000
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
That is why you are to use the sock method to add CYA. The granules on the bottom of the pool will stain it.
You can buy liquid stabilizer and it would be easier for you to use. It should be available at pool stores or through Amazon.
You can buy liquid stabilizer and it would be easier for you to use. It should be available at pool stores or through Amazon.
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- Jul 10, 2018
- 1,240
- Pool Size
- 26000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
I have used liquid stabilizer to raise my CYA in the past. However, ensure you shake the container extremely well before you begin. The ingredients will settle at the bottom of the container and you'll want to make sure it is mixed up before pouring it in. It is best to pour it into the pool in front of your returns. Then brush the pool thoroughly to distribute it.
I finally got my CYA up to 40. That's good right? What things would cause CYA to go up or down? How often do you need to test for it?
- May 3, 2014
- 62,885
- Pool Size
- 6000
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
A CYA level of 40 is fine.
It will go down if you remove water from the pool and add water without CYA to the pool.
It will go up if you add any products with CYA in it to the pool.
Test monthly or if you remove a significant amount of water from the pool.
It will go down if you remove water from the pool and add water without CYA to the pool.
It will go up if you add any products with CYA in it to the pool.
Test monthly or if you remove a significant amount of water from the pool.
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