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CYA Stabilizer Calculator

Stabilizer in ounces and pounds to reach 30-50 ppm. Above 100 ppm only drain-and-dilute works.

Inputs

Inputs and assumptions

Total gallons.

Test-strip or drop-test CYA today. Outdoor pools 30-50 ppm.

Outdoor pools 30-50 ppm. Above 100 ppm, drain to dilute.

Result

Stabilizer (lb)
1.7
Stabilizer needed (oz)
26.7
Screening dose only. Never mix chemicals; dose at dusk; follow product labels and CDC pool-chemical safety guidance.

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Borax in pounds and 4-lb boxes for 30-50 ppm borates, plus cost. Borates buffer pH but never replace chlorine.

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Calcium Hardness Calculator

Calcium chloride in ounces and pounds for plaster 200-275 ppm. Confirm LSI after dosing to avoid scale.

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