Re: INTEX 1600 Saltwater System & Sand Filter Pump Timing he
Dg456 said:
I don't know what FC level is?
FC is Free Chlorine, the good stuff that sanitizes the pool water. See:
http://www.troublefreepool.com/pool-school/swimming_pool_definitions_abbreviations
Dg456 said:
Also I put in 1.5 bags of salt (40 lbs each) today at start up. Was that enough.
Using poolcalculator.com and 2100 gallons I get 60 lbs got you to 3400 ppm salt. Perfect! See:
http://www.troublefreepool.com/pool-school/water_balance_saltwater_generator One thing you will see in there is a cya level which is really important. If you do not have any cya in you pool the intex swg may not be able to produce enough chlorine match the chlorine being lost to the sun (cya protects the chlorine from the sun). CYA, also known as stabalizer/conditioner can be bought at most hardware, home stores and walmart. Poolclaculator.com gives me 20 ounces of cya needed to raise your 2100 gallon pool to 70 ppm cya.
Dg456 said:
How much Bleach/liquid chlorine would I use and when is a good time to put in in?
Once again cya levels are important here. Right now I assume you have 0 cya (you haven't added any stabilizer, used trichlor pucks, or dichlor powder), then your target minimum FC level is 1 ppm (from poolcalculator.com). Once you get the 70 ppm cya in the pool, then your minimum FC level is 3 ppm.
Dg456 said:
The pump should come on when the sun is hitting the pool, right?
Typically it is best to run the swg durng the middle of the day, so for you that is when you pump needs to run.
Dg456 said:
I read to disconnect the copper bar, is that a good idea?
Yes, if you leave it plugged in, it will add copper to your pool. Copper can stain pool surfaces and turn blonde hair green. Copper is not needed if you maintain appropriate levels of chlorine.
Dg456 said:
If so why and how would that be done?
Just unscrew the nut and pull the plug off. On yours, you might be able to easily remove the whole copper bar/tube assembly easily