Cannot raise CYA

[Watermom]

2 lbs should have added about 55ppm. 3 more lbs. should have added an additional 80ppm.

But......... hold on. Those numbers were based on a volume of 4800 that you reported. I just now calculated your volume. I don't think you have 4800 gallons. I think you have more like 5600 gallons.

So, in 5600 gallons, 5 lbs. of stabilizer should have added 115ppm of CYA.

I don't know why you're not getting a reading. What kit are you using to test with?

[QiingGuy]

I don't know why you're not getting a reading. What kit are you using to test with?

I tested with a Taylor K-2006, then I had two separate Leslie's stores test.

[Watermom]

Have you had any algae outbreaks since you added the CYA?

[mas985]

Also, has the pool been losing water more than normal (i.e. leak)?

[QiingGuy]

Also, has the pool been losing water more than normal (i.e. leak)?

Nope. Topped off a week ago tomorrow and I'd say it's dropped maybe an inch or two and much of that is due to kids splashing around.

[Watermom]

Let me ask PoolDoc to see if he sees anything I am missing.

[QiingGuy]

Something else I thought I'd add, I'm in Las Vegas and my water temp is in the high 80s to mid 90's (or at least that's what my HTH therm. says), could that be causing an challenges?

[Watermom]

I wouldn't think so. My pool temps typically range from mid80s to sometimes low 90s after a long stretch of hot temps that we often have. (Usually 85-90 most of the time.)

[QiingGuy]

Have you had any algae outbreaks since you added the CYA?

Nope, crystal clear, really no issues other than I'm still needing to add bleach daily as my SWG cannot keep-up . . . could be worse I know but I'd really like to get to a place where the SWG handles everything and I'm not adding bleach every day.

Just checked my manual and at 90% filled my pool holds 5,061 gallons.