Hello all! I just drained 40% of my pool water.

Guys and Gals. The CYA in my pool was testing at around 120-150 (the taylor test kit only goes to 100). I did not want to be putting in vast amounts of chlorine, so today I made the decision and drained the level of the pool 2 feet. I'm replacing the water now. Hurricane Issac dumped a bunch of stuff in our pool, so I figured now was a good time. I'm expecting the CYA to still be around 80 when I'm done filling.

I know I have to turn off the Tri-Chlor feeder, since that is why the CYA is getting so high. I also intend to get the Chlorine levels where they need to be by using bleach.

So here is my question: I don't have time to be checking the pool chemistry every day, more like once a week. Should I spend the money and install a SWG, or would a weekly dose of bleach w/ the Trichlor feeder on low keep things good without letting the CYA get to such a silly level again?

With a CYA of 80, you might be able to get by with dosing it with bleach twice maybe. Or, a SWCG may be a good option for you if you want to spend that kind of $$$. I wouldn't use the trichlor anymore.

Just wondering, do you not use your pool?

Welcome to the Pool forum, by the way!

Thanks Watermom. We do use the pool, just not every day & I'm at work a lot. I'm researching SWG's. My wife really likes the feel of the salt water in our friends' pool.