Ready to use my pool..But I have low cya what to do ?

[ramoniqque]

Liquid bleach seems to be the best option.. and maybe once in a while these trichlor I already have.. and only when I need to rise up the CYA # after a backwash or whenever it may get low for whatever reason..

[PoolDoc]

If you use bleach to 'shock' and trichlor in a floater to hold a decent FC (free chlorine) level, you can run your CYA anywhere from 40 to 100 ppm. At higher levels, you'll need to raise your chlorine level to compensate -- but you'll be able to go multiple days without adding chlorine, which is nice if you have to leave the pool for a few days.

An easy way to handle it is to do what it takes to get to CYA=40ppm, and then use trichlor and bleach and let it climb slowly. Just remember to adjust your chlorine level upwards as the CYA goes up. ('Best Guess' chart link in my sig)

[ramoniqque]

Thank you so much ,you guys are the best .That is an excellent suggestion..

[ramoniqque]

Every time I log on I get this msg..

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Is My account not activated? I signed up last year and it was working fine..
I have a question regarding the fine dust that settles at the bottom of the pool.. I brush and vacuum but then 2 days later it is there again.. maybe it gets kicked back in the pool ? I called the local pool store and they recommended " sand revitalizer" or I read something here about a skimmer sock but some people said it does not work . so what is the best option?I like my pool to be spotless

[aylad]

Sorry this got missed until now--I'll get Ben to take a look and see what's going on.

I get sand/dust/pollen in my pool all the time, and it does the same as yours--just settles back in over a couple of days. You can vac it out to waste, or just keep it stirred up in the water so that the filter can get it...that's normal. I have used skimmer socks, and they work wonderfully--it's amazing how much stuff those things catch!

Janet

[PoolDoc]

The only way I can check is to change your password, so I can log in as you, and see what's happening. Before I do that, if you'd post the EXACT link you are using to log in (or where you are having the problem) I may be able to tell what the issue is.