How much stabilizer do I need?

[PoolDoc]

Dichlor => http://pool9.net/ssr/

For every 10 ppm of chlorine, dichlor adds 9 ppm of stabilizer. If you can get a 24 pack at Sams Club that would be idea. They are one of the few stores reliably selling un-diluted dichlor. Otherwise, you may have to get it from Amazon. You can check Lowes, Home Depot, and Ace -- dichlor that shows 56% or higher available chlorine (NOT: 56% dichlor!!) is the good stuff.

http://pool9.net/sams-dichlor24/

[ChrissyInOregon]

We have no Sams Club stores in Oregon.

I already bought the hth brand stabilizer. I will plan on doing the stabilizer in the sock tonight, and adding bleach. Unless someone thinks that is the wrong way to go.

[PoolDoc]

That'll work.

[Watermom]

Since it will take awhile for the stabilizer to dissolve, you may find that you need to add bleach a couple of times per day for the first week or so. After that, you'll be able to go to testing and dosing in the evening only.

[ChrissyInOregon]

The SWCG manual says to use 1.3lbs of CYA for 5061 gallons, but doesn't say what level CYA that brings it to.

[PoolDoc]

Surprisingly, 30 ppm.

[mberryrfd]

I added stabilizer at setup but only the minimum amount and use bleach with a few 1 inch hth ( I got them free) tabs when I know pool will be used heavily and it appears to be working for me. I am not losing that much now I did once a week ago but it has stabilized now. I know nothing about the SWG