New to SWG - current levels.

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Splunk101

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Sep 22, 2018
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Schaumburg. IL
Pool Size
10300
Surface
Vinyl
Chlorine
Salt Water Generator
SWG Type
CircuPool RJ-45
Long time lurker but this site has been invaluable to me. I have a 10300 AGP and this year convinced the wife to go salt water. Ordered a circupool rj-45 and should be here tomorrow. Based on advice I have some unions etc on order too. Even though stuff isn’t here yet trying to balance pool to be ready. I took an initial ready for salinity and it ready 950ppm. Even though the last 4 years I’ve used strictly liquid chlorine is this normal? I was suprised my salt didn’t read 0….
 
Welcome to TFP!!!

RJ-45 is a great unit...

Yeah, when I installed mine, my salt was 2000. Chlorine additions add salt. Great job test beforehand.
 
Hi there :). Welcome to TFP!

All the chemicals added to the pool water break down and leave a smidgeon of salt behind. It builds up over time.
Have you picked up some salt yet? Avoid Clorox and Morton's salt products, we've had reports of iron contamination, blech!

Maddie :flower:
 
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Thanks for all the quick responses. I use a Taylor kit regularly. I appreciate knowing that I am not crazy, it makes sense that all water has some salt in it.

proavia said:
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FC - 6.5 - Currently using liquid chlorine i know this is high for SWG
CC - 0
pH - 7.3
TA - 80
CH - 80
CYA - 50
Salt - 950PPM
Water Temperature - 74

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@Splunk101
Those numbers look good.

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Added the salt last night. Tomorrow I have a buddy coming over to help me do the pvc. Salt currently at 2850 which is what I expected. Have 1 bag left to add. Switched the rj45+ to 120v and think I have all the fittings ready to go. Wish me luck. Will post pics when done. Been reading this forum so much lately and think I am ready.
 

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If you use PoolMath there is a SWG choice in the effects of adding function that once you enter pool size, pounds of chlorine rating, pump time and SWG % will calculate FC production for you. It’s really helpful to dial in your FC production and adjust it
 
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