Using Trichlor tabs to increase CYA

[aaronsoileau]

I have a bunch of unused trichlor tabs that I was thinking of using to bump up my CYA (currently 30) and as a stop gap while I’m on vacation.
Is there any reason this is a bad idea?

 

[mknauss]

Nope.

To raise CYA they can be a bit slow. In your climate I would suggest using CYA powder now to get to 50 ppm CYA.

But they are great when you are going to be away from the pool for a few days. Add them to a floating dispenser and when you return remove the dispenser and test your CYA so you can follow the [FC/CYA][/FC/CYA] based on it.

 

[aaronsoileau]

Thanks. I’ll do that.