Can I lower CYA just by putting hose in a full pool that...

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rwilson
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Can I lower CYA just by putting hose in a full pool that...

Postby rwilson » Fri 11 Feb, 2022 15:09

has an overflow drain?


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Re: Can I lower CYA just by putting hose in a full pool that...

Postby Denniswiseman » Sat 12 Feb, 2022 03:02

It would work but would take a long time and be inefficient
Best to work out how much you want to lower your CYA and remove that percentage of water and refill
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Re: Can I lower CYA just by putting hose in a full pool that...

Postby Teapot1 » Sat 12 Feb, 2022 09:56

Seconded for all the right reasons. Diluting is fine but just running a hose you would be loosing perfectly good clean water and that is immoral.
I may not give you the answer you want to hear, but I will give an honest opinion of your situation as you decribe it.
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