Carbonate Alkalinity
You are probably familiar with the effect of cyanuric acid on the effectiveness of chlorine. Or, at least, the myth of chlorine lock. Regardless, we agree that the subject gets…
Cyanuric acid shortage looming
In 1829, Friedrich Wöhler began experimenting with heating urea and uric acid. Why? Who knows. My first thought is WTF?! But, in doing this, he became the first person to…
Alum-CyA ‘Tech Bulletin’ Response
In mid-October of 2020, Robert W Lowry released an Alum-CyA 'Tech Bulletin' titled 'Does Alum Remove CyA?' This appeared again in the Service Industry News publication several weeks later. His…
Simon Says No To CyA!
Subject: A Topic Idea for Pool Operator Talk News The following represents the thoughts of a dedicated Pool Operator Talk News reader and do not necessarily reflect the opinions…
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Cyanuric Acid, Chlorine Lock, and the CDC
Lowering Your CYA to < 15ppm is Now the 1st Step in Treating a Diarrheal Incident in a Public Pool - CDC The Myth: If your Cyanuric acid level is high…
