Installing the SWG this week... have the TF-Pro.

[summertimesadness]

I have installed the SWG console and hooked it to the pool timer.

My friend (who opens pools as a side job) will be coming this week to help install the piping for the SWG. Reading a thread I posted a month ago;

Opening the pool in a month (ish), wish to upgrade to SWG. Have one picked out but want opinions...

Friend of mine in the pool business will be helping me install come May. I noticed today that the SWG I want is having a promo, and its about $300 to $400 less than what it normally goes for. It was recommended to get the largest available SWG for my pool size, and it was suggested last fall...

www.troublefreepool.com

Recommended to let the pool circulate well the added salt, and test the CYA before turning on the SWG itself. I won't be turning on the SWG right away as recommended, but I guess I should be still throwing the filter on daily (obviously) to keep it circulating?

I have the TF-100 pro kit with the smart stir.

Should the filter run as normal (8 - 10 hours a day), and I'll test the CYA and salt level daily?

Thanks.

 

[woodyp]

Circulate to keep water clear. Add to maintain at FC at 5ppm. Add CYA to what pool math suggests for SWG. NO need to check daily.

 

[summertimesadness]

Circulate to keep water clear. Add to maintain at FC at 5ppm. Add CYA to what pool math suggests for SWG. NO need to check daily.

Thank you.

Stupid Q... add what to maintain FC? I assume I'm no longer using liquid chlorine....

 

[SecoSteve]

Thank you.

Stupid Q... add what to maintain FC? I assume I'm no longer using liquid chlorine....

Liquid Chlorine. You are still able to use Liquid Chlorine even with a SWG. The SWG is mainly just for maintaining Chlorine levels. Use Liquid Chlorine to get to your appropriate level. Even though I have a SWG, I always keep a gallon or so of Liquid Chlorine on hand just in case my levels dip, or even after a large party.

 

[randytsuch]

CYA and Salt won't change, so no real need to test daily. CYA will take a little while to dissolve though, salt too but its faster. So give it a little time after adding before testing to let it dissolve and mix in, I'd allow at least a day.

 

[Newdude]

The charts and poolmath don't know your daily loss of that point in the season. (Think bell curve with less at the ends and alot more in the middle).

It's up to you to add (or have the SWG add on your behalf) your daily loss, *plus min*, plus a skootch more for a little wiggle room.

Big storms and power outages, while rare, happen a couple times a season each. You have leeway from target level all the way up to SLAM FC for safe and sanitary swimming. (40% of your CYA level). There is little leeway below target level. When you goof, goof on the high side and we will never discuss your swamp.

 

[summertimesadness]

Liquid Chlorine. You are still able to use Liquid Chlorine even with a SWG. The SWG is mainly just for maintaining Chlorine levels. Use Liquid Chlorine to get to your appropriate level. Even though I have a SWG, I always keep a gallon or so of Liquid Chlorine on hand just in case my levels dip, or even after a large party.

Awesome. Thanks.

 

[summertimesadness]

What CYA adder should I buy?

 

[randytsuch]

Think its all the same.
This year, I bought a 24 or 25 pound box. Its was much cheaper per pound then buying a bag from a local store.
Seems like I'm going to be adding it every year, so I'll use it all eventually.

 

[Newdude]

If you have a minute to wait, puritech is usually a great price per lb on Amazon. Or Google HD/Lowes/Walmart to see who has the better deal per lb if you need it today.

 

[randytsuch]

I bought a 25 pound box of RX Clear stabilizer from Amazon for $82.

Think Puritech would have been slightly cheaper, but is OOS at Amazon right now.

CYA at my local HD is insanely expensive, $45 for 5 pounds, can that be rigth?

 

[proavia]

It's all according to how much you need and how much you want to store for later use.

Walmart sells a 4# bag of Clorox stabilizer for about $21/bag.

If you want/need a larger amount, the ones mention above are usually a good value.

 

[Newdude]

CYA at my local HD is insanely expensive,

Here too. (So far this year)

 

[summertimesadness]

So, avoid liquid CYA and stick with powder.

I'll see what HD and Walmart have tomorrow. What's the sock method I've been hearing to use?

 

[Newdude]

Hang it in a sock of sorts, carrot on a stick like, in front of a working return. It will squeeze out some time later. I let mine soak for a full day and it squeezes out in a couple minutes tomorrow.

CYA is rarely an emergency that needs to be fixed this instant.

 

[summertimesadness]

Wow. Walmart was $10 cheaper a bag than Lowes, and HD didn't have any.

Thankfully I shopped. Thanks guys.

 

[summertimesadness]

Ok.

I tested the FC and CYA. FC came in at 4.5, CYA was either 60 or 70. (The CYA test is not user friendly)

I added just over a quart of liquid chlorine to pump it slightly above 5 FC.

What's next? I haven't turned on the SWG yet, but I've been scrubbing and skimming the water for particles.

 

[Rocket J Squirrel]

I have installed the SWG console and hooked it to the pool timer.

I have the TF-100 pro kit with the smart stir.

If you truly have the TF-100 Pro, as opposed to the TF-100 Pro Salt, you need to add the salt test.

 

[summertimesadness]

If you truly have the TF-100 Pro, as opposed to the TF-100 Pro Salt, you need to add the salt test.

I checked, I did order the salt one in preparation for the upgrade last year. I have those reagents ready to go.

 

[randytsuch]

Perform a salt test, then see how much salt you need to add.
I buy at lease one bag more than I think I need, just in case. You'll use it.
Get ready to lug a bunch of salt from the store to your pool