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    GOOD NEWS!!! My CYA reagent came today. I tested my CYA. Filled the tube all the way to the top and the black dot never disappeared. So am I right to assume I have 0-very little CYA??
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    So am I right to assume I have 0-very little CYA??
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    I added bleach since I had lost it today again. Also added stabilizer to sock in front of return. When would be the soonest i could check cya. I dont want to waste any tests. I know it usually takes a few days to disolve but Im hoping I can have a good estimate by saturday am before we leave.
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    Once you see it disappearing from the sock, you can assume it's in the water-- if you leave your pump running and give the sock an occasional squeeze, it will help dissolve faster. I think you can get it all in by Saturday.
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    checked my cya...think its between 40-50. I was unable to get the chemicals ordered from amazon so i got some hth tri-chlor tablets and plan to put them in the pool before I leave. I figured with the cya in the pool and the tablets, hopefully i will be good until we get back. planning on running the pump on a timer for about 8 hours at a time. Does this sound right or any other suggestions??
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    Probably. You should be fine if you are only going to be gone for a weekend. The worst that could happen is you get a little algae but that would easily be cleaned up. It certainly wouldn't turn into a swamp in a weekend's time! Have a good trip!

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    Thanks for all the help thus far. Ill keep you posted
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