Yes, saltwater pools absolutely need cyanuric acid (stabilizer) to protect the chlorine generated by the salt cell from UV degradation. Maintain CYA levels between 70-80 ppm for optimal protection.
Clear cloudy pool water by testing and balancing chemicals first, then shock with liquid chlorine to 2-3x your stabilizer level, run the filter 24/7, and backwash frequently until water clears completely.
Salt water pools still require chemicals for proper water balance, including pH adjusters, stabilizer, and calcium hardness increasers. The salt chlorine generator only produces chlorine, not other essential chemicals needed for safe swimming water.
Yes, salt pools absolutely need stabilizer (cyanuric acid) to protect the chlorine generated by your salt water generator from UV degradation. Target 70-80ppm for optimal protection and chlorine efficiency.
To raise CYA in your pool, add cyanuric acid (stabilizer) at a rate of 1 pound per 3,000 gallons to increase levels by approximately 30ppm. Add through skimmer or dissolve in bucket first.
Yes, saltwater pools absolutely need cyanuric acid (stabilizer) to protect the chlorine generated by your salt cell from being destroyed by UV rays. Target levels should be 70-80ppm for optimal protection.
No, baking soda cannot be used as pool stabilizer. Baking soda raises total alkalinity and pH, while pool stabilizer (cyanuric acid) protects chlorine from UV degradation - they serve completely different functions.
To stop algae growth, immediately raise your free chlorine to shock level based on your CYA (stabilizer) level and maintain it 24/7 until algae is gone. Test chlorine twice daily and brush the pool thoroughly to break up algae colonies.
Kill pool algae using the SLAM method: shock your pool to the proper chlorine level based on your stabilizer, maintain that level until algae dies, and brush/vacuum debris.
Yes, saltwater pools still need chemicals including pH adjusters, alkalinity increasers, stabilizer, and calcium hardness increasers. The salt chlorine generator only produces chlorine - you must manually balance all other water chemistry parameters.
Most pool chemicals work within 2-8 hours, but timing varies significantly by chemical type. Chlorine works in minutes, pH adjusters take 2-4 hours, while stabilizer can take 24-48 hours to fully dissolve and circulate.
Pool stabilizer (cyanuric acid/CYA) does slowly decrease over time through dilution from splash-out, backwashing, and fresh water additions. Most pools lose 10-20 ppm per season and require annual replenishment.
Pool stabilizer (cyanuric acid/CYA) does not evaporate from your pool water. Unlike chlorine, stabilizer remains in the water indefinitely and can only be removed through dilution, backwashing, or complete water replacement.
You can swim in a pool with high CYA levels as stabilizer itself isn't harmful, but high CYA reduces chlorine effectiveness, making it harder to maintain proper sanitization. The real concern is whether you can maintain adequate free chlorine levels.
Add granular cyanuric acid (stabilizer) at 1 pound per 3,000 gallons to raise levels by 10-15 ppm. Dissolve in warm water first, add slowly, run pump for 24-48 hours, then retest.
