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.
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.
Yes, most pools need conditioner (cyanuric acid) to protect chlorine from UV rays. Target 30-50 ppm for regular pools or 70-80 ppm for salt water pools.
Yes, pools need CYA (cyanuric acid) to protect chlorine from UV degradation. Target 30-50ppm for regular pools and 70-80ppm for salt water generators.
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.
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 add pool stabilizer (cyanuric acid) during the day, but it's more effective to add it in the evening. Sunlight doesn't prevent stabilizer from dissolving, but adding it when the sun is down gives it more time to fully distribute before UV rays hit the pool.
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.
Pool stabilizer (cyanuric acid) does not go bad and has an indefinite shelf life when stored properly in a cool, dry place. However, exposure to moisture can cause clumping that affects dissolving.
The only way to lower CYA (cyanuric acid/stabilizer) in a pool is through dilution - either by partial draining and refilling with fresh water, or using reverse osmosis treatment. CYA cannot be chemically neutralized.
Indoor pools generally don't need cyanuric acid (stabilizer) because UV rays aren't breaking down the chlorine. However, if you experience rapid chlorine loss, maintaining 20-30 ppm CYA can help.
Pool stabilizer (cyanuric acid) dissolves slowly and requires warm water, agitation, and patience. The most effective methods are pre-dissolving in a bucket with hot water or using the sock method directly in your pool.
