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  1. Florida Penguin

    Pump run time?

    This question can be listed in many topics, but I figured I would post it here due to high traffic here. Where did the pump run times come from? In the summer, I run my filter pump (and SWG) for 10 hrs and in the lower use winter time I back down to 8 hrs. I see some people even go down to 6...
  2. Florida Penguin

    Another TA question...

    I have re-reviewed the TA issues with SWG pool. I am doing fine with my pool...I usually add about 3-4 cups of Acid about every 4-5 days. My pH usually stays 7.6-8.0 range (that is when I add more acid..when is hits 8.0 or so). It never gets much lower (due to boric acid in pool @ 30-50 ppm)...
  3. Florida Penguin

    Algae Hot spots on Deck

    I have two areas on my concrete deck that are low spots and a small amount of water almost always pools in these spots. So, as one would predict, I have two areas of algae growth on the deck. (See Pic attched). I treated one area with some household cleaner when it was dry (Formula 409), and...
  4. Florida Penguin

    My Pool

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  5. Florida Penguin

    Pentair Great White

    I have a Great White auto cleaner. I don't have a high dirt load, and I have a screen lanai. How often should I keep the cleaner in the pool? I have been keeping it in the pool (and plugged in) most of the time that I am not in it. I figure it at least keeps scrubbing the bottom of the pool...
  6. Florida Penguin

    "Dead Leg" issues

    I am not sure where this question should go, but this forum seems liked the best fit. I have a pool/spa combo. The spa has an independent, dedicated 2 hp pump that is only used for the spa jets. The main filter pump returns water to the spa (which overflows into the pool in normal "pool...
  7. Florida Penguin

    SWG Acid Washing

    It seems I need to acid wash my SWG every 2-3 months. (FC produciton drops and the cell spends a lot of time in "reverse" mode {as per the LED's on the control panel}). The cell doesnt' look like it has scale, but it improves its function after acid clean. I also have to keep the SWG up to...
  8. Florida Penguin

    Metal Prevention?

    :? OK...my pool store guy threw this at me today. "We suggest using "Ocean Breeze Metal Miracle" twice a year. This will prevent metals (copper, iron, manganeese) from building up. OK...I need the truth. Should this product be used on a prophylactic basis? They suggested a qt every 6...
  9. Florida Penguin

    Chorline drop with CYA...Can a SWG keep up?

    :?: 12,000 Gal pool Jandy Aquapure 1400 SWG Solar cover on, but waterfall on and spa spillover always on. Heated to 88 degree F. 3 months old, just acid cleaned SWG last week (due to lack of Cl output....computer was keeping the cell in reverse mode trying to clean it....after acid wash, it was...
  10. Florida Penguin

    Florida Penguin

    Hello everyone!. I also was referred here by ChemGeek and Waterbear. Everyone has been very helpful. I am in Vero Beach, Florida. I have been a pool owner since 1/08. I have a Jandy Purelink system with an Aquapure 1400 SWG and a Jandy Heat Pump. It also has the PDA handheld control unit...