What is the proper way to add CYA? I have 4 pounds and my CYA reading is 0. My pool is 17,500 gallons. Also where is the best place to by reagents online? I know this has probably been discussed before but I can't find it. Thanks for your help!
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What is the proper way to add CYA? I have 4 pounds and my CYA reading is 0. My pool is 17,500 gallons. Also where is the best place to by reagents online? I know this has probably been discussed before but I can't find it. Thanks for your help!
Amato sells the reagents and has been a great place for me...
Here's a link to their site:
http://www.amatoind.com/taylor-testi...s-c-30_35.html
For the CYA, put it in a old sock and hang it in front of a return jet and it will slowly dissolve. You can even squeeze on it every once in a while to help it break down. It will take a while to get in the water and show up on a test. I'd add 3/4 of what you think you need and then wait a week or two and test as you can always add more but removing it means a partial drain and refill :(
Thanks for the advice and the link!
Old sock like a nylon or a regular type sock? I'm learning! lol
I used a old thin white cotton sock, but I'd think nylon would work also...
I just slowly pour it into the skimmer with the pump running and let it collect in the filter where it slowly dissolves. Don't backwash or clean the filter for a week. Been doing it for years with no problems (and this is also what I have heard in manufacturer's product trainings).
Thanks for the advice!
I use the skimmer method, too. I get most of my reagents from http://www.spspools-spas.com. Shipping is quick, prices are good, and they've always been very courteous and helpful-- but then again I call them and tell them what I want, I don't ask them for advice...
Janet
Janet, about SPS, I'm putting together a refill list and thought I'd give them a try but I don't see where they have the Taylor R-0014 pH reagent. Am I just not finding it? Do you get that from them?
No, I think I got the last one at TaylorTechnologies.com. I have also bought it in the store at Leslie's, when I'm in a pinch
Janet
Leslie's is where I usually get the R-0014 since my preferred online vendor also doesn't carry it.
I wanted to add a 'heads up' in reference to adding CYA slowly via the skimmer. While it will get transported into the filter eventually it first sits in the pump pot for a while. This might be disconcerting to someone who hasn't used the skimmer method previously.
It takes about 20 minutes for my water flow to clear approximately 1 pound CYA out of the pump pot. I have a 2-speed pump and set it on 'high' when I make this addition.
Just file it away in your 'Oh yeah, didn't I read about this?' memory. :)
I have bought on-line from Amato and Taylor directly. Very happy with both. Fast shipping and easy to deal with. Amato has better prices. Riddle me that? Both got me my product in a few days. Amato charged $11.00 for shipping, Taylor shipped free (built-in). Even considering this, Amato was still a good bit cheaper.
LIke I said, add it SLOWLY!;) I put about a half cup at a time in and wait a bit before adding more.Quote:
Originally Posted by AnnaK
I added CYA by the sock method. I would like to know what the acceptable chemical balances would be for my type of pool;
I have a gunite IG 14 x 28 approx 17500 gals:
My latest readings:
Chlorine 1
Ph 7.2
Alk 100
CH 160
CYA Just added and am waiting before testing.
My Ph, Alk, CH have dropped alittle from a few days ago. Any advice on what levels to achieve and maintain? Thanks much!
I can't believe there isn't a sticky on recommended levels (I looked but couldn't locate one)!Quote:
Originally Posted by utahpool
Unless there was a lot of water lost from your pool this week the drop in Calcium Hardness is probably due to testing variability.
Free Chlorine (FC) should be aligned to your target/actual CYA level. See this chart or target a minimum FC of 5% of CYA (SWG) or 8% of CYA (no SWG). For example, if you have added enough CYA to achieve a 50 PPM level, keep Free Chlorine at or above 2.5 (if pool is chlorinated by SWG or liquid chlorine automation), 4 PPM otherwise.
So, chlorine appears to be too low. pH is within acceptable range, TA is fine, CH could probably come up a bit. I like to use the Pool Calculator to determine the saturation index when trying to balance Alkalinity, calcium hardness, pH, salt etc. It will also display recommended levels if you enter the type of pool you have.