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  1. PhotoMasterGreg

    Testing Level Confusion

    Recently switched to a sand filter and SWCG and love them both. However, the SWCG manual gives one set of recommended values for FC, pH, TA, CH and CYA. Different test kits suggest different sets of values. (Waiting for delivery of Taylor test kit.) Different web sites give differing values and...
  2. PhotoMasterGreg

    New Sand Filter Wont Backwash

    For years I used sand filters and never had a problem with them. With the new pool (5 years ago) the filter included was a cartridge filter. After 5 years with the cartridge I have been dying to go back to a sand filter. After reading about saltwater chlorinators, I ordered the Intex SWCG and a...
  3. PhotoMasterGreg

    Intex SWCG

    I was reading and old post, where several people recommended the Intex SWCG system and I have found a good deal on it. I did not order it yet because I downloaded the user manual and it says I need 240lbs of salt for my 21' round above ground pool. Six 40lb bags would be about $200, based on...