I know this question has been asked before but i just finished searching through the whole section and didnt find a proper answer, maybe its hidden within another thread/section anyway.

My question is what is the best way to add CYA. I have read adding to the skimmer and keep pump on, put in a sock in front of a return also put in the net and leave in front of a return. dissolving in a bucket of water than spreading the water around the pool. just dumping it in and let it dissolve. I need to add like 2-3pounds to my pool so i am wondering which method will work best for me.

Thanks for all the help