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    Default Re: Is it really a problem if CYA is too high

    I have retested and it looks like right at 100 for the CYA . I will start adding more cl up to at least 5-8 ppm. I think you are right that maybe because the water temp isn't over 85 is why I have no algae but with a Houston summer, I don't want to take the chance.

    I still don't have a real answer. Is running with a high CYA going to hurt anything?

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    Default Re: Is it really a problem if CYA is too high

    Only if you don't maintain proper chlorine levels. You can run a high cya pool, but you will have to maintain higher than normal chlorine levels to prevent an algae bloom.

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    Default Re: Is it really a problem if CYA is too high

    well I may try one more 50% drain/re-fill because I am not a fan of running high chlorine levels. I don't like the smell or the fading clothes that come with high chlorine.

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    Default Re: Is it really a problem if CYA is too high

    Actually, with high cya levels, the higher chlorine levels are no more likely to fade things than the lower chlorine/lower cya levels are. And, one other thing. You shouldn't smell chlorine in your pool. If you do, it usually means you need more chlorine! Sounds crazy, I know, but usually when you smell chlorine it means you have a CC reading and need to shock your pool to get rid of it. A properly maintained pool should not have a noticeable chlorine smell.

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