A few questions for a new Intex 16 X 48 pool

[AnnaK]

When you add just the daily maintenance dose of bleach you can swim within 15 minutes or fewer.

The big box stores don't normally sell 100% cyanuric acid (stabilizer). You can get that at the pool store, usually comes in a 4 pound bucket.

[NJPaul]

Another question about the Kem-tek 3" tablets I got. How long should it take for them to dissolve? I've had them in the floating container for about 2 days and they still look brand new. It's been pretty hot here lately and I'm going to need to add more chlorine today in the form of bleach because the tablets aren't getting the level up fast enough. Just wondering how long they should last?

[Watermom]

I don't know, I never use them. Maybe put one in the skimmer basket. I think it would dissolve faster with a steady stream of water rushing over it. But, do NOT leave your pump off for more than 8 hours with a trichlor puck in there due to the acidity of it.

[PoolDoc]

Most floaters have an adjustable screen. To increase the rate at which they dissolve, make sure the screen is open ALL the way, and add more tabs, so the floater sits lower in the water.

[NJPaul]

Hey just wanted to give a big THANK YOU to all who helped me to understand how to treat and take care of my pool. It would have been a nightmare without all your advice. I now have the chlorine holding steady got some stabilizer in from the tablets and the water is clear and clean.

I'm going to have a great Summer swimming with my family and part of that belongs to you guys/gals. Thanks again.

[aylad]

Thank you for the update--now enjoy the pool!!

Janet