Pool Start Up & Maint

[tysmom]

Thanks for the help. I am a little concerned about not being able to backwash for a week. My pool is REALLY dirty and my filter is losing pressure about every six hours. I'm running it 24 hours. I am also running an automatic vacuum that is independent of my pools filtration system, and it is filthy. My water is really cloudy. Should I wait until I can hold pressure for a while before adding it or should I not run my filter so often? Any ideas? Thanks again.

[JohnT]

Thanks for the help. I am a little concerned about not being able to backwash for a week. My pool is REALLY dirty and my filter is losing pressure about every six hours. I'm running it 24 hours. I am also running an automatic vacuum that is independent of my pools filtration system, and it is filthy. My water is really cloudy. Should I wait until I can hold pressure for a while before adding it or should I not run my filter so often? Any ideas? Thanks again.

Put the CYA into an old sock, tie a knot in it, and drop it in the skimmer basket. It will remain in the sock until it dissolves, so you can backwash as needed.