Pools are a great way to have fun during the warmer months. For those of you who are fortunate enough to own a pool, then it is likely that you are aware of the importance of maintaining your pool.
Pool maintenance is one of the most important things you can do to ensure your pool is ready when you want to use it.
To keep your pool clean, you need to do much more than just fish out debris. There are many types of chemicals that need to be added to your pool.
However, adding chemicals to your pool is not enough. Instead, you must also add something that ensures all chemicals are working.
This is called a stabilizer. In this guide, we will walk you through how to add your stabilizer to your pool without a skimmer.
What Is A Stabilizer?
The chemicals that are added to your pool are very easily affected by the sun. This includes chlorine, which the sun can evaporate from your pool.
So to protect the chemicals in your pool from the sun, you can add a stabilizer.
A stabilizer is another chemical that is added to your pool. This chemical helps to make sure the other chemicals in your pool do not disappear as quickly.
Stabilizers are a great way to cut back costs of treating your pool every few weeks.
Since you want your stabilizer to last a while, it is important to get a strong chemical stabilizer. Strong stabilizers work for a good few weeks which will help to save money as you use your pool.
Some chlorine tablets have stabilizers in them, so it is worth checking to see if this is the case.
What Is A Pool Skimmer?
Now that you know what a pool stabilizer is, let us take a look at what a pool skimmer is.
Some pools will not have a skimmer, which is why this guide will walk you through how to add stabilizers to your pool if you do not have a skimmer.
A pool skimmer is a part of the components that come with your pools. They are the openings in the wall of an in-ground pool that people are scared to put their hands in.
Pool skimmers are part of the pool’s filtration system. They suck in the water from the pool and clean it. Once the water is clean, the skimmer pushes the water back out.
How To Add Stabilizer Without A Skimmer
Step One
The first step is making sure you are wearing protective gear. It is important to wear protective clothing because you will be working with chemicals. Wearing gloves, goggles, and face masks is a must when working with chemicals.
Now that you know what both a stabilizer and a skimmer are, we can look at the steps for adding stabilizers to pools that do not have skimmers.
Step Two
The next step is to fill a bucket with warm water. You only need to fill the bucket with water to the halfway point in the bucket.
Step Three
After you have filled the bucket, it is time to add your cyanuric acid. It is important that you only add the recommended amount of cyanuric acid to this bucket.
In order to find the correct amount of cyanuric acid, you need to know the size of your pool. Additionally, certain brands may have different instructions, so you need to read the instructions that come with that brand.
Step Four
Now that you have the cyanuric acid mixture ready, you can pour it into the pool. Try to pour the acid mixture so that it reaches all areas of the pool, including any corners.
After you have poured the mixture into the pool, leave your pool pump running for a couple of hours. This will ensure that the cyanuric acid is mixing with your pool water.
Step Five
Test your pool’s acidity levels. It is important that you regularly check the cyanuric acid levels of your pool to make sure your pool is safe to swim in.
To test your pool you can use test strips. These test strips can help you keep an eye on chlorine levels, cyanuric acid levels, and many other things.
It is recommended that you check your pool with a test strip at least once a week. This helps you to maintain your pool more efficiently. It also ensures you are swimming in ideal pool conditions.
How Much Stabilizer Do I Need?
The amount of stabilizer you need can vary depending on the brand you are using and the person giving you the advice. However, it is agreed that the level of stabilizer in your pool should be between 30 to 50 ppm.
Most agree that adding around 4 pounds of stabilizer to a 10,000-gallon swimming pool will allow the pool to reach 30 ppm. Although, it is best to follow the advice of the manufacturer of your cyanuric acid.
Final Thoughts
Adding a stabilizer to your pool is an essential step in maintaining your pool’s water quality. Even if you do not have a skimmer, adding a stabilizer is an easy task.
It is always recommended to dilute the stabilizer first, even if you do have a skimmer.
We hope this guide has helped you to feel confident about adding a stabilizer to your pool. Please share this with others who may be interested in reading.
