Hi,

I was wondering about combining the two methods, SWCG and a Floaty with Tri-Chlor pucks inside.

I know this might sound crazy, but hear me out.

With a SWCG most have a rising PH problem, sometimes requiring a lot of acid per month to control.
With a SWCG most have a diminishing CYA problem since we adjust CYA early in the season, and thereafter from splashout, filter backwash, and pool leaks, we lose CYA every month.
With Tri-Chlor pucks most have a diminishing PH problem
With Trichlor pucks we have a rising CYA problem

So if we combine the two techniques, I can see several advantages:

Less Acid needed to counter rising PH
Less CYA powder needed to counter diminishing CYA
Less SWCG on time since the SWCG might only have to work 1/2 to 2/3 as hard as before..
Longer SWCG cell life might be possible

So is this a good idea? :-)

Jim