New Thread with my results of first test

[Watermom]

Usually around 50ppm is good for most pools.

[Tom.B]

The CYA I have is Leslie's conditioner/enhancer and claims a 30ppm increase per 2.5 lbs. per 10,000 gallons. So I will add all four pounds and see where I am in 48 hours.

[PoolDoc]

CYA dissolves SLOWLY. If you add CYA via the skimmer, and backwash or clean before you've run the pump 72 hours . . . you may lose the majority of what you've added.

[Tom.B]

Can I continue to add Chlorbrite to the pool while I wait for the CYA to dissolve?

[PoolDoc]

What's Chlorbrite? Leslie's had several chemicals with that name.

In general:

1. Never, EVER let any chemical (except maybe borax) come into direct contact the cyanuric acid. Be especially careful with cyanuric acid + calcium hypochlorite.

2. In general, as long as you follow #1 above, you can treat your pool normally while adding CYA.

[Tom.B]

This: http://www.lesliespool.com/leslies-c...nular-bags.htm

But that page say 99% while the bag says 55%. Oh jeez... I am afraid I know just enough to get me in trouble around here. Please bear with me while I am still learning.

[PoolDoc]

It could be 99% dichlor dihydrate which would be 55% available chlorine. If so, it's fine.

If you're not sure, post the EXACT ingredient names & % you see.

BUT . . . be sure to continue to use bleach, till you know. Don't let your pool go green, while you get answers to your questions!!