Is it really a problem if CYA is too high

[Watermom]

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.

Watermom

[slowtan]

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.

Stephen

[Watermom]

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.