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    Default Hello all! I just drained 40% of my pool water.

    Guys and Gals. The CYA in my pool was testing at around 120-150 (the taylor test kit only goes to 100). I did not want to be putting in vast amounts of chlorine, so today I made the decision and drained the level of the pool 2 feet. I'm replacing the water now. Hurricane Issac dumped a bunch of stuff in our pool, so I figured now was a good time. I'm expecting the CYA to still be around 80 when I'm done filling.

    I know I have to turn off the Tri-Chlor feeder, since that is why the CYA is getting so high. I also intend to get the Chlorine levels where they need to be by using bleach.

    So here is my question: I don't have time to be checking the pool chemistry every day, more like once a week. Should I spend the money and install a SWG, or would a weekly dose of bleach w/ the Trichlor feeder on low keep things good without letting the CYA get to such a silly level again?
    16x35 Dog-leg Rectangle 20,6K gal IG vinyl pool; Trichlor feeder; sand filter; 1 speed pump; 8 - 10 hrs; ; Taylor K-2005; utility water; summer: none; winter: none; ; PF:5.8

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    Default Re: Hello all! I just drained 40% of my pool water.

    With a CYA of 80, you might be able to get by with dosing it with bleach twice maybe. Or, a SWCG may be a good option for you if you want to spend that kind of $$$. I wouldn't use the trichlor anymore.

    Just wondering, do you not use your pool?

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    Default Re: Hello all! I just drained 40% of my pool water.

    Thanks Watermom. We do use the pool, just not every day & I'm at work a lot. I'm researching SWG's. My wife really likes the feel of the salt water in our friends' pool.
    16x35 Dog-leg Rectangle 20,6K gal IG vinyl pool; Trichlor feeder; sand filter; 1 speed pump; 8 - 10 hrs; ; Taylor K-2005; utility water; summer: none; winter: none; ; PF:5.8

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