I don't think i have ever dealt with them... Sure I order a few things from an online 1, my shut down and opening chems, a solar and winter blanket here and there... But nothing about testing or anything like that . I just order the test kits from the ones TFP suggests and go on my own.
Salt water vs liquid chlorine
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Ok I mostly did this follow-up post, to see if pictures attached from my phone.
Anyway the 1 picture is opening, and is my 2nd worst opening look in the 6 or so years.
The other picture is after running the pump and SWG, for 2 days, with a shock treatment and the opening algae one. Plus 3\4 of a gallon of muriatic acid.
My weekly tests pop about 2-4 for chlorine and 6.8-7.2 pH. And it's crystal clear.
I run the SWG for 6 hours over night with the pump
Anyway the 1 picture is opening, and is my 2nd worst opening look in the 6 or so years.
The other picture is after running the pump and SWG, for 2 days, with a shock treatment and the opening algae one. Plus 3\4 of a gallon of muriatic acid.
My weekly tests pop about 2-4 for chlorine and 6.8-7.2 pH. And it's crystal clear.
I run the SWG for 6 hours over night with the pump
Whats you CYA ? You never want to sniff min. The daily dose changes as the UV increases, then slowly falls the back half of the season.
Hi Everyone!
On my last post I was inquiring about a SWG only to find out the pool really isn't saltwater compatible although that was the sales pitch.
. The pool is at my parent's home and they're getting up there in age and not able to maintain it as they once could and I don't live close by. For the last 8 yrs or we have used bleach and love it. However, that's challenging for my parents to now to carry all the gallons etc. I wanted to use pucks in the floater and weekly when I visit, I would shock with bleach or liquid chlorine. I am concerned about the cya levels going through the roof. I came across NST Prime cal hypo tabs but I know that will increase the calcium. Out of my options, which is the lesser of two evils? Unfortunately, daily bleaching isn't an option. Side note, in the past I purchased a liquidator for automatic dispensing of bleach. Didn't work as well as I hoped so purchasing that again is slim to none. Although I had high hopes for it. I appreciate any advise!
On my last post I was inquiring about a SWG only to find out the pool really isn't saltwater compatible although that was the sales pitch.
. The pool is at my parent's home and they're getting up there in age and not able to maintain it as they once could and I don't live close by. For the last 8 yrs or we have used bleach and love it. However, that's challenging for my parents to now to carry all the gallons etc. I wanted to use pucks in the floater and weekly when I visit, I would shock with bleach or liquid chlorine. I am concerned about the cya levels going through the roof. I came across NST Prime cal hypo tabs but I know that will increase the calcium. Out of my options, which is the lesser of two evils? Unfortunately, daily bleaching isn't an option. Side note, in the past I purchased a liquidator for automatic dispensing of bleach. Didn't work as well as I hoped so purchasing that again is slim to none. Although I had high hopes for it. I appreciate any advise!Why is the pool not really SWG compatible? Did this determination come from TFP community or elsewhere?
?? Your previous posts about getting a SWCG don't indicate any compatibility issues. I found an assembly manual for Discovery pools online, but it never mentioned anything "not to use" - just standard advice on pH, TA, etc. They do not make the liner, and refer one to the vinyl liner manufacturer for all install and other info. They do warn about rust/corrosion from leaks, and the need to fix ASAP - but only that "Pool water is full of various caustic chemicals, which will corrode metal parts", (their exact quote).
What source leads you to think it is not compatible? If it has been running for a while now, it already is a salt water pool from the chlorine additions.
What source leads you to think it is not compatible? If it has been running for a while now, it already is a salt water pool from the chlorine additions.
According to the company that was going to install the generator they said bc of the steel walls that it isn't compatible. It was sold as resin and salt water compatible. We didn't know much about pools when it was purchased in 2012. Sadly, I found TFP after the fact
SWGs are great for everyone. If they have poor quality materials, they will have issues because the elements are harsh either way.
Chlorine dosing systems are great too.
You need to understand both systems and basic water chemistry to set them and adjust them to match the daily FC loss which is a moving target. Either systems only does what you tell it to. If you goof, it's your goof, not the system.
Chlorine dosing systems are great too.
You need to understand both systems and basic water chemistry to set them and adjust them to match the daily FC loss which is a moving target. Either systems only does what you tell it to. If you goof, it's your goof, not the system.
Looks great and I love the size of your pool. I had high hopes for getting a swg but pool isn't compatible according to the installers
I couldn't verify who the manufacturer really is, but these guys seem to be the prime distributor of your pool to dealers:
https://www.swimmingpool.com/swimaboveground/resin/discovery/
Give them a call and ask about salt water chlorination and your pool. They even put information about it on their site, although pictured are in-ground pools.
Besides all the resin parts, the fasteners are stainless, and the walls are zinc treated steel with several coats of epoxy. To me, seems pretty corrosion proof, if no ongoing leakage. Salt water pools are not prone to corroding things, the concentration is so low many can't even taste it. Improper pH can do more and faster damage.
You should also ask other installers. Likely many in your area that will be happy to work on any brand.
https://www.swimmingpool.com/swimaboveground/resin/discovery/
Give them a call and ask about salt water chlorination and your pool. They even put information about it on their site, although pictured are in-ground pools.
Besides all the resin parts, the fasteners are stainless, and the walls are zinc treated steel with several coats of epoxy. To me, seems pretty corrosion proof, if no ongoing leakage. Salt water pools are not prone to corroding things, the concentration is so low many can't even taste it. Improper pH can do more and faster damage.
You should also ask other installers. Likely many in your area that will be happy to work on any brand.
- Feb 6, 2015
- 7,896
- Pool Size
- 12300
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
Every pool is a salt pool.
Liquid chlorine, tabs and muriaric acid add salt.
If the pool hasn't been drained/refilled or had a large water exchange is several years, the salt level could be pretty close to that needed for a SWG.
There are 1000's of members here with steel walled liner pools that have an SWG and have zero issue with the salt causing corrosion. Steel wall corrosion can start from the outside or if there is a liner leak.
Liquid chlorine, tabs and muriaric acid add salt.
If the pool hasn't been drained/refilled or had a large water exchange is several years, the salt level could be pretty close to that needed for a SWG.
There are 1000's of members here with steel walled liner pools that have an SWG and have zero issue with the salt causing corrosion. Steel wall corrosion can start from the outside or if there is a liner leak.
I appreciate your response and the valuable information you provided. I will reach out to the dealer. Thank you!
Thank you for this information. I contacted the company that I purchased the pool from and before I could finish my sentence, he was pushing the frog mineral system. I have read about that and not interested. We replaced the liner last year but previously had the same water for years and no issues. I will look for a company to install the SWG and hope for the best. Thank you for your help!
- Feb 6, 2015
- 7,896
- Pool Size
- 12300
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
May be best not to continue contacting the company you bought the pool from - unless for parts you can't find elsewhere.
Sounds like they haven't evolved with the times or understand science.
We recommemd a SWG that is rated for 2 times the pool volume.
Look into the Circupool SWG. An RJ45+ or RJ60+ would work.
Many here use them.
Sounds like they haven't evolved with the times or understand science.
We recommemd a SWG that is rated for 2 times the pool volume.
Look into the Circupool SWG. An RJ45+ or RJ60+ would work.
Many here use them.
I definitely agree with you! I am looking into the circupool now. Thank you!
- Feb 6, 2015
- 7,896
- Pool Size
- 12300
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
Look at the model one below the one you are considering and use the upgrade offer.
If wanting the RJ45+, look at the RJ30+ and upgrade - usually winds up less costly doing it that way.
VinnyinNJ
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- Jul 20, 2022
- 1,054
- Pool Size
- 13500
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Turbo Cell (T-CELL-5)
I'm a little late to this thread but I ran our last pool with bleach, Cal Hypo at times and when on vacation trichlor pucks. There were a couple of years 2020-2022 where we didn't have a pool and when we decided to get another one - the prices of chlorine skyrocketed (like everything else!). Since AG pools now can have salt water generators (SWG) I decided that we were going to get one with our new pool. I haven't mastered the salt part yet but by all accounts it has to be much easier then buying and storing bleach or liquid chlorine. Nobody in my house has any idea about pool care, especially the way it's done here so I want to make the pool as easy as possible so if I can't do it anymore there still will be a nice pool. And factor in the cost of LC along with other forms on chlorine, not to mention the time to get it - the SWG is so worth it IMO.
When my last pool bit the dust I had a full 30 or 50 lb canister of trichlor pucks that I gave away, it was cheap when I bought it and was like I gave that person gold bars when I gave it to them.
When my last pool bit the dust I had a full 30 or 50 lb canister of trichlor pucks that I gave away, it was cheap when I bought it and was like I gave that person gold bars when I gave it to them.