Stabilizer

[malstroud1987]

when it says to put granular stabilizer to raise cya in a sock, does this mean like a sock like we wear on our feet? Or something for a pool called a sock? I’m assuming it is what’s in my attached photo below and not a sock for your feet!

 

[Jimrahbe]

Mal,

Some use the type of sock your wear on your feet..

I personally like to use Ladies Knee High Stockings.. They work best for me.

I add the CYA to the stocking, and use neck of the stocking to hang it in front of an operating pool return.

I leave it that way for an hour and then come back and squeeze it. I do this once or twice and the CYA will be mixed with the pool water in a few hours.

Thanks,

Jim R.

 

[Texas Splash]

So many ways to do this. I do almost the same as Jim. In the end, it's very easy. Just don't let the sock lay against the side of the pool.

 

[pmoney2311]

Just to add on to what Jim and Tex posted. I guess you could use a regular cotton sock but I've never done so. Women's knee high pantyhose works well because they are long enough to hang over the edge (with a brick/weight on pool deck holding it on in place) and reach most returns.

You could also use the skimmer basket socks you have pictured and it's what I use because I actually use those in my skimmer baskets when the pollen is bad so I always have a pack on hand. The only issue is they aren't very long so you have to Macgyver it to get it to the front of a return. I use a pool pole with a piece of twine to make it long enough to reach the jet.

 

[newdude]

I used to cut the sleeves off a long sleeve tshirt for a large 'sock' with a large pool. I had one to donate most years anyway. Then I got the bright idea to pour a giant pile on the chest of the shirt and tie it up like a roast or a hobo stick and get to reuse the shirt year after year. Plus, the material is doubled up in case of any rips in my donated (old) shirt.

 

[nick.s]

I just use a mesh produce bag from the grocery store and drop it in the skimmer. Very inexpensive and easier to fill than a sock.

 

[malstroud1987]

Got it! Thank you all!