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    Default How much stabilizer do I need?

    5061 gallon Intex. Planning on doing the BBB method (used BBB last year with a smaller pool) and may add a SWCG. How much stabilizer should I add? Is the hth brand suitable? I'm attaching a picture of what I have available locally.
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    16'x48" Intex, 5061 gallons, Intex 1500gph filter, Intex SWCG #54601EG, Filling with water on 6/7/14.

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    Default Re: How much stabilizer do I need?

    I can read them -- it's fine. You can use that product.

    Just remember that that form is VERY slow to dissolve. If you add it via the filter, leave your pump on continuously for 4 days. Otherwise, do like Watermom and hang it in an old athletic sock near a return.

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    Default Re: How much stabilizer do I need?

    We decided to bite the bullet and buy the SWCG tonight. What is the optimum CYA level for use with one of those?
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    Default Re: How much stabilizer do I need?

    High-ish. I haven't read the Intex manual -- but you can find it here: http://www.intexcorp.com/index.php/manual-video/

    Remember -- do NOT use the SWCG to start up or shock, etc. Just for routine chlorination!

    Also, disconnect the wires to the copper electrodes, unless 'green hair' is not a threat to your family.

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    Default Re: How much stabilizer do I need?

    Can you recommend a way to go about introducing the CYA, start up chlorine, etc? The kids want to get in it tomorrow afternoon. Not sure how long they'll stay in it, since the water coming out of the hose is 66 degrees. How do you keep chlorine in the pool while the CYA is dissolving?
    16'x48" Intex, 5061 gallons, Intex 1500gph filter, Intex SWCG #54601EG, Filling with water on 6/7/14.

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