Adding CYA

[waterbear]

I just slowly pour it into the skimmer with the pump running and let it collect in the filter where it slowly dissolves. Don't backwash or clean the filter for a week. Been doing it for years with no problems (and this is also what I have heard in manufacturer's product trainings).

[utahpool]

Thanks for the advice!

[aylad]

I use the skimmer method, too. I get most of my reagents from http://www.spspools-spas.com. Shipping is quick, prices are good, and they've always been very courteous and helpful-- but then again I call them and tell them what I want, I don't ask them for advice...

Janet

[AnnaK]

Janet, about SPS, I'm putting together a refill list and thought I'd give them a try but I don't see where they have the Taylor R-0014 pH reagent. Am I just not finding it? Do you get that from them?

[aylad]

No, I think I got the last one at TaylorTechnologies.com. I have also bought it in the store at Leslie's, when I'm in a pinch

Janet

[AnnaK]

Leslie's is where I usually get the R-0014 since my preferred online vendor also doesn't carry it.

I wanted to add a 'heads up' in reference to adding CYA slowly via the skimmer. While it will get transported into the filter eventually it first sits in the pump pot for a while. This might be disconcerting to someone who hasn't used the skimmer method previously.

It takes about 20 minutes for my water flow to clear approximately 1 pound CYA out of the pump pot. I have a 2-speed pump and set it on 'high' when I make this addition.

Just file it away in your 'Oh yeah, didn't I read about this?' memory.

[PBLsQuad450]

I have bought on-line from Amato and Taylor directly. Very happy with both. Fast shipping and easy to deal with. Amato has better prices. Riddle me that? Both got me my product in a few days. Amato charged $11.00 for shipping, Taylor shipped free (built-in). Even considering this, Amato was still a good bit cheaper.

[waterbear]

Leslie's is where I usually get the R-0014 since my preferred online vendor also doesn't carry it.

I wanted to add a 'heads up' in reference to adding CYA slowly via the skimmer. While it will get transported into the filter eventually it first sits in the pump pot for a while. This might be disconcerting to someone who hasn't used the skimmer method previously.

It takes about 20 minutes for my water flow to clear approximately 1 pound CYA out of the pump pot. I have a 2-speed pump and set it on 'high' when I make this addition.

Just file it away in your 'Oh yeah, didn't I read about this?' memory.

LIke I said, add it SLOWLY! I put about a half cup at a time in and wait a bit before adding more.

[utahpool]

I added CYA by the sock method. I would like to know what the acceptable chemical balances would be for my type of pool;

I have a gunite IG 14 x 28 approx 17500 gals:

My latest readings:

Chlorine 1
Ph 7.2
Alk 100
CH 160
CYA Just added and am waiting before testing.

My Ph, Alk, CH have dropped alittle from a few days ago. Any advice on what levels to achieve and maintain? Thanks much!