- Apr 9, 2023
- 14
- Pool Size
- 15963
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-9)
Hello all. I'm new to the site and DIY'ing my pool. I'm reposting my self-introduction info below to explain how I got here and what I have.
To update the below, the PB's guy came out yesterday and got the SWCG powered back up. He said it was the power button. Like I didn't try the single toggle switch on the thing? Anyway, important thing is that it's back on.
While waiting for that to happen, and for our TF-Pro test kit to arrive (came yesterday as well), my wife took a sample to Pinch a Penny. I'm attaching those results. Mind you, this was mere days after the PB guy's last visit. FC and stabilizer 0? So she bought two containers of LC and two gallons of MA. We followed the directions except that I was thinking of one container of LC as a gallon, duh! So, we ended up adding about 3.5 gallons instead of 1.6! Total noob, or just generally dumb, move, yes.
Thus far I've only had a chance to do the block test. PH was looking good, seemingly in the 7.5 to 7.8 range. I find the CL/yellow much harder to gauge but it didn't look to be above the 3-6 ppm range.
And finally, my question! I was ready to put in 4 40lb bags of salt before heading to work this morning, to get things going (I think I'll need another 4 or 5 bags at about a 16k gallon pool). Okay, NOW my question, I swear. Why was the SWCG already showing 3000 ppm at the panel? I decided not to put in the salt, so not even a dash over the shoulder has gone into that pool yet. I did note that the PaP test showed 500 and I'm unclear as to why that would be, too. I know for a fact that the PB's guy didn't put any in. Are there any chemical combinations/conditions that create salt?
This is a Hayward AquaRite 9000 (does that mean it's a T-9??) with a TurboCell inline.
I'll get to real testing tomorrow or Saturday but am stumped by the current state of affairs. Any thoughts appreciated!
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[My intro thread]
Hi TFPers! Got here by way of Reddit and as you may be able to tell by my insta-support for TFP, I'm jumping in with both feet! I greatly appreciate what I've learned in the intro articles and videos already. We bought our Redington Beach, FL house back in 2013 and have been using a pool guy since but have decided to take the reins. Just ordered a TF-Pro kit and look forward to learning just what we're getting into!
Among other things out back, we just redid our circa 1992 in-ground pool with StoneScape mini pebble surfacing. We also installed an IntelliFlo VSF Pump with the ScreenLogic automation, and less than a year ago installed a Hayward SWG (should have done that a long time ago). Also have a Polaris EPIC 8642IQ that I absolutely love!
Anyway, our contractor's pool equipment install guy (who is also a local pool guy) was servicing the pool for 30 days post install and just finished up with that. Amazingly, only a few days later we're seeing algae in the tile grout lines (though the water itself still LOOKS perfect for whatever that's worth). I was ready to ramp up the SWG and the darn thing won't power on (tried all breakers etc.), so said pool guy is going to come out and take a look this week (he disconnected everything pre-project and installed the new equipment). That puts us in liquid chlorine/bleach limbo I guess.
Before(ish) and after photos attached. Not the most stylistic but you get the idea! The bump is a sheer descent water feature. Trying to figure out how many gallons we have, which is a bit tricky with that shape!
On top of all this, we're getting a Catalina spa delivered in a few weeks, which I'll also obviously be learning how to take care of.
Looking forward to learning more here, and hopefully tackling this beast!
To update the below, the PB's guy came out yesterday and got the SWCG powered back up. He said it was the power button. Like I didn't try the single toggle switch on the thing? Anyway, important thing is that it's back on.
While waiting for that to happen, and for our TF-Pro test kit to arrive (came yesterday as well), my wife took a sample to Pinch a Penny. I'm attaching those results. Mind you, this was mere days after the PB guy's last visit. FC and stabilizer 0? So she bought two containers of LC and two gallons of MA. We followed the directions except that I was thinking of one container of LC as a gallon, duh! So, we ended up adding about 3.5 gallons instead of 1.6! Total noob, or just generally dumb, move, yes.
Thus far I've only had a chance to do the block test. PH was looking good, seemingly in the 7.5 to 7.8 range. I find the CL/yellow much harder to gauge but it didn't look to be above the 3-6 ppm range.
And finally, my question! I was ready to put in 4 40lb bags of salt before heading to work this morning, to get things going (I think I'll need another 4 or 5 bags at about a 16k gallon pool). Okay, NOW my question, I swear. Why was the SWCG already showing 3000 ppm at the panel? I decided not to put in the salt, so not even a dash over the shoulder has gone into that pool yet. I did note that the PaP test showed 500 and I'm unclear as to why that would be, too. I know for a fact that the PB's guy didn't put any in. Are there any chemical combinations/conditions that create salt?
This is a Hayward AquaRite 9000 (does that mean it's a T-9??) with a TurboCell inline.
I'll get to real testing tomorrow or Saturday but am stumped by the current state of affairs. Any thoughts appreciated!
---
[My intro thread]
Hi TFPers! Got here by way of Reddit and as you may be able to tell by my insta-support for TFP, I'm jumping in with both feet! I greatly appreciate what I've learned in the intro articles and videos already. We bought our Redington Beach, FL house back in 2013 and have been using a pool guy since but have decided to take the reins. Just ordered a TF-Pro kit and look forward to learning just what we're getting into!
Among other things out back, we just redid our circa 1992 in-ground pool with StoneScape mini pebble surfacing. We also installed an IntelliFlo VSF Pump with the ScreenLogic automation, and less than a year ago installed a Hayward SWG (should have done that a long time ago). Also have a Polaris EPIC 8642IQ that I absolutely love!
Anyway, our contractor's pool equipment install guy (who is also a local pool guy) was servicing the pool for 30 days post install and just finished up with that. Amazingly, only a few days later we're seeing algae in the tile grout lines (though the water itself still LOOKS perfect for whatever that's worth). I was ready to ramp up the SWG and the darn thing won't power on (tried all breakers etc.), so said pool guy is going to come out and take a look this week (he disconnected everything pre-project and installed the new equipment). That puts us in liquid chlorine/bleach limbo I guess.
Before(ish) and after photos attached. Not the most stylistic but you get the idea! The bump is a sheer descent water feature. Trying to figure out how many gallons we have, which is a bit tricky with that shape!
On top of all this, we're getting a Catalina spa delivered in a few weeks, which I'll also obviously be learning how to take care of.
Looking forward to learning more here, and hopefully tackling this beast!