Adding CYA (Stabilizer) My Way - Lesson Learned

[PatL34]

After trying various ways to add CYA to the pool that is most effective in dissolving it in record time, I came up with the following "patented" method.

Using a pool rake with a fine mesh basket, place it so that the basket is over one of the returns which has been adjusted slightly upwards to direct the flow onto the mesh part. I use a concrete cinder block as a counterweight.

The method has the following advantages:

1. I can dissolve 2 lbs of CYA in about 24 hours.

2. I can still keep on vacuuming and maintain flow to the SWG, which would have been questionable, if the CYA had been poured through the skimmer. I have a DE filter.

3. The return jet creates a substantial disturbance in the mesh basket, to help the CYA dissolve faster.

Hope this helps.

Pat