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Thanks for the quick response. I have an Aquarite for a 40K pool. When I shut down the pump, it registered 'no flow'. Not sure if that is damaging to the SWG. I would like to put the Aquarite and the pump on the same timer (currently, there is only one tripper) so they can both run about 8 to 10...

AND is it OK to leave the SWG running if the pump is on a timer? Or should they be on the same timer? I know this is elementary stuff, but I am complete newbie with pool maintenance.

Outside the high electric bills, is there a problem leaving them on?

I finally got the chemistry right and started up my SWG. While the family and I were taken our first swim in the new pool that came along with the house, I noticed the liner was loose in one spot and that the ground felt a little mushy underneath. With a little pressure from my foot, the liner...

Gotcha. It appears the bubbles were mainly from lower water levels and the skimmers were taking in a lot of air. I seem to have a new problem now, I was progressing nicely - had my FC up to 18 yesterday. It fell by half overnight. I put in about 5 bottles of clorox to get the levels back up. I...

Perhaps this photo will better explain my condition.... I can also 'see' the water coming out of the jets as it makes the gurgling, spitting sound where I usually cannot see anything. For clarification, last night I added 3 bottles of Clorox, a box of Baking Soda, and stabilizer.

Pardon my ignorance, but are you referring to the skimmer baskets? if that is correct, yes - there are bubbles gathering there as the water returns to the pump.

Thanks for the quick response Frustrated - I wish I had gotten to that name first. And yes, this is the pre-salt salt test. I read the bottle again and figured that my salt reading is around 400. The strip never turned black, though, so I am not sure how accurate the reading is. I used the pool...

I realize I haven't been including my vitals: 24K, 30X15 with a PacFab sand filter and 1 HP pump, Aquarite SWG

Oh yeah, there seems to be a gurgling or spiting sound coming from the jets...

OK, it's been a week. I have my test kit now. I tested with the Aquachek for salt content and the strip never turned black and the reading comes to about 1. My FC is 2,CC 1, TC 3, pH 7.2, T/A 50, CH 180, CYA 58, TEMP 69. The pool also has a soapy, bubbly appearance on the surface. Have a SWG...

The FC is now at 10 and I think I still have high CC since it turned pink on the first drop. Added the first 2 pounds of stabilizer and am now headed to church. We should be back this afternoon... is there an optimal time interval between adding stabilizer. I plan to add up to 6 pounds but now...

You are correct, I meant 10 FC, not CC. I am pouring in the next 5 jugs today and will test again before church.

Also, one last thing, I haven't added any CYA (stabilizer) as of yet. The suggestion was 13 lbs. added 3 lbs. at a time per the guy at Home Depot. The plan is to get to CC 10 and test for salt before I introduce the SWG.

Thanks for all your responses. I am a true newbie as the pool came with the house we bought. I like the SWG because it will be less maintenance for the wife and me, but the prep of the pool before we turn it on is proving to be a challenge. To summarize, I have added 10 bottles of Clorox and 6...

My Bro in law brought his TF 100 test kit. Does kit test for salt level? We've plumbed in the SWG, but have yet to turn it on. Have poured in 10 96 oz. bottles of clorox. The test levels are now 5 FC and 4 CC. Haven't added Baking Soda yet since TA was already at 50. Should we add BS at this...

Just got an Aquarite 40K SWG from craigslist and have a 24K, vinyl pool. In testing, we have 0 FC, high CC greater than 3, PH 7.4, TA 50, Calcium 170, and 0 sanitizer. Bought the house and pool had been neglected. Question is do we shock first and get pool specs to recommended levels before...