Recent content by Abxflyr

Kind of hoping to biggy-back on this thread a little. I've been running a classic RJ from Circupool for a long time. Started with a RJ45 and after that cell was used up went to the 60 cell (a setting change for voltage in the RJ45 controller...basically they are both the same). Over the years...

I feel you pain :(. In my home we usually don't open too early (although I did this year). To combat some of the problems I don't run the pump on a schedule and only when I'm around for several hours and can clear out the skimmers, etc. The water temp is too cold to be any issue regarding...

Does anyone have any ideas or tips for reinstalling their handrails each season?? Mine are the typical metal hole in the concrete (that's full of dirt, etc) that are old and worn. Each season I can get them in to the holes with some force, but at the end/closing time its almost impossible to...

I will check the sand level...but with it being replaced not too long ago, I'm hoping that I haven't lost that much. It would have to be thru backwash or something along those lines as I haven't seen any sand come into the pool (that would be bad). The eyeballs are all in good shape...

PH 7.4 FC 8.5 CC 0.0 TA 70 CYA 41 Its vinyl, so I don't worry about Calicum/hardness too much. I do not believe there is any kind of algae problem as the salt system does a good job of keeping the CL at a good level. If I'm away from the pool for several days, I'll even drop in a 'tab' to the...

I've read several other threads regarding sand filters, replacing sand, etc. I have replaced the sand 2 yrs ago, but for some reason this year the filter does not seems to be clearing the water much at all. I have used a garden hose with spray nozzle to clean the sand by simply moving the...

Last chemcial check was 55 on CYA, but I've had to add around 3" of water since then from evaporation, backwash, and I did a little vacuum to waste. These days (95+ air temps, water is 86-88) I'm having to run my SWG at 80% for 12 hrs pump time to keep levels in check. I am aware of stagnated...

I still have a few remaining tabs from the chlorinator I had before SWG. Can I use them in the skimmer and continue to operate my SWG without any harm? The tabs have CYA in them as well as the chlorine, and when I head out of town I like the idea of a little extra in the pool without changing...

I have a tendancy to agree with JasonLion regarding the cell life. I wanted to post what CircuPool told me (FWIW). Again, this is there information and not mine. CircuPool states the cell is designed to last X number of hours (didn't say what that number was), and the output over those hours...

I asked this in the middle of another thread, but didn't want to highjack nor got the answers I was looking for. What are some of the best tips and tricks towards increasing the life of a SWG cell? For starters, the question I had was regarding pump time vs percentage of output. Which is...

I've been wondering which is correct (and how many different opinions there are on the subject..).. A. Higher percent of generation with shorter pump time. or B. Lower percent of generation with longer pump period. This question assumes all else is equal, meaning lets assume that you'll have...

I have installed the RJ-45 (i.e. 45K pool). So far it has done a fine job, but the temps are just now rising to summer time numbers. I'm in the middle/end of an AA treatment for some lite staining, so I'm using the unit on low settings. Prior to the treatment I was running it at 40 or 50% for...

Can I start the process of adding CL via SWG almost right away or do I need to delay for a few days? Just did the treatment last night, I allowed the AA to sit for several hours, and then began overnight circulating. This a.m. I switch to filtering, but with the SWG off. Finally, since I'm on...

Just did my AA treatment and things look really good. Wanted to know if it was ok to run the SWG at a low setting (20%??)to work on slowly adding some CL back into the pool, or rather to being the process of using up the AA. I know using granular CL is probably more considered shock, a no/no...

Ncpool has said it all. I'd only add to measure twice on cutting PVC, use a quality glue, and sandpaper your cuts to avoid any leaks. I am (attempting) to attach a few pics of my recent installation. I did use multiple valves in creating a manifold so I can completely by-pass the salt cell...