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

[schwa]

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?

[Watermom]

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?

Welcome to the Pool forum, by the way!

[schwa]

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.