- Sep 15, 2018
- 938
- Pool Size
- 17000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite Pro (T-15)
So, over the winter we've just been using the spa occasionally. Running the pump a couple of hours a day at relatively low SWCG percentage was enough to keep chlorine levels good, and adding acid as needed kept the pool nice and balanced.
Now we are getting warmer, sunnier days, and a LOT of pollen. Chlorine use is up, and I am finally going to try to get the CYA levels in the right range. Dot is visible at 30, but only just, so I'm guestimating 20.
Full disclosure: I am one of those folks who HATES the CYA test, and can never really tell, to my satisfaction, when the stupid dot disappears. I'm thinking about getting a pool store test done just to confirm my estimate.
Poolmath says adding 6 pounds will raise my CYA by 42. I was thinking of doing that, then tweaking after a day or two. I have 8 pounds from Amazon arriving today.
Thoughts?
Now we are getting warmer, sunnier days, and a LOT of pollen. Chlorine use is up, and I am finally going to try to get the CYA levels in the right range. Dot is visible at 30, but only just, so I'm guestimating 20.
Full disclosure: I am one of those folks who HATES the CYA test, and can never really tell, to my satisfaction, when the stupid dot disappears. I'm thinking about getting a pool store test done just to confirm my estimate.
Poolmath says adding 6 pounds will raise my CYA by 42. I was thinking of doing that, then tweaking after a day or two. I have 8 pounds from Amazon arriving today.
Thoughts?