Not Sure Where to Start - Or What We Are Doing Wrong
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The app for Mac or PC that you can download from pentair has a bunch more settings, like controlling schedules and renaming features, setting custom pump speeds, etc. The interface is confusing but it is easier than using the menu's on the easy touch outside.
You can definitely run the filter at whatever pump speed you want by setting up a Feature which is just a pump speed. The SWG only runs in Pool or Spa mode though.
You can definitely run the filter at whatever pump speed you want by setting up a Feature which is just a pump speed. The SWG only runs in Pool or Spa mode though.
Ok. Pool school is back in session:
Tested water today:
FC 5.5
PH 7.4
TA 210
CH 250-275
So - what to do to lower TA? Add muratic acid?
We just added calcium increaser yesterday. We added 23ish lbs.
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Well, since you are on a roll learning all about your pool, how about some more?
Post a pic of your equipment pad and we can point you in the right direction.
Here are some pictures of the valves
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I will see if I can find that and get it on our laptop.
Just out of curiosity what RPMs do you run in various settings?
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Hi Po,
TA is not so critical as other parameters. The link below, tells you how to lower it quickly using Muriatic Acid. Your waterfall will provide the aeration.
It probably will take a few gallons of MA to lower it all the way to 70 and take quite a while to do.
OR,
you can just let the TA come down on its own. It will do that when you add MA to control the PH. With TA at 210, your pH will rise fairly quickly anyhow, so you'll need to test it every day and keep it in the recommended range. This method will be slower than attacking it with MA and aeration, but will eventually get you there.
http://www.troublefreepool.com/content/129-how-to-lower-lowering-total-alkalinity
TA is not so critical as other parameters. The link below, tells you how to lower it quickly using Muriatic Acid. Your waterfall will provide the aeration.
It probably will take a few gallons of MA to lower it all the way to 70 and take quite a while to do.
OR,
you can just let the TA come down on its own. It will do that when you add MA to control the PH. With TA at 210, your pH will rise fairly quickly anyhow, so you'll need to test it every day and keep it in the recommended range. This method will be slower than attacking it with MA and aeration, but will eventually get you there.
http://www.troublefreepool.com/content/129-how-to-lower-lowering-total-alkalinity
I'd like to try the MA and get everything in check as quickly as possible as I have other things I'd like to learn and regulate ;-). So, add a gallon of MA and turn the water fall on? And wait a while before testing again?
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Lisa, Lisa, Lisa you are just like me-----------I want it good NOW LOL Love it!
Yes to what you said above...........you can retest in 30 mins.
Kim
Yes to what you said above...........you can retest in 30 mins.
Kim
NO NO!
Po dont add a gallon of MA unless Pool Math says to! Only add enough to get your PH down to 7.0 - 7.2.. then aerate to get the Ph back up to 7.6, then repeat.
Po dont add a gallon of MA unless Pool Math says to! Only add enough to get your PH down to 7.0 - 7.2.. then aerate to get the Ph back up to 7.6, then repeat.
The two valves in the middle, closest to the ground should be the valves that control suction from main drain and skimmers. Right now the handles are pointing down, turning those valves should change the flow between skimmers and drain.
Which way should I turn them and is there a special way to turn them?
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So baby steps. Reduce the PH, then aerate, ph is back up, reduce again and repeat
When is the best time to check FC each day to determine if the SWG is set appropriately?
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I did [emoji17]. I guess I assumed that since you said it would take a few gallons, that a gallon would be a good place to start. Lost my POP, I guess.
Need more schooling.
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Need more schooling.
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Dont worry Po, we can fix it. I will reply back to you in PM Po, so as not to get this sidetracked and too many folks chiming in and confusing things.
Up by pool shcool button are Notifications... thats where you check your PMs at. (I sent one already).
It will take me a few minutes to do some figuring, but will send message soon.
Up by pool shcool button are Notifications... thats where you check your PMs at. (I sent one already).
It will take me a few minutes to do some figuring, but will send message soon.
Dave in for the save! Lisa just use this as a learning experience. Live and learn.
HUGS!
Kim
HUGS!
Kim
LOL.
She's fine, since last Ph post of 7.4 (thats what I thought it was), its had risen to 8. And with a TA of 210, the gallon of MA wasnt as significant as I first thought.
We all have to learn so it's all good. I know Ive made more than my share of oopsies.
She's fine, since last Ph post of 7.4 (thats what I thought it was), its had risen to 8. And with a TA of 210, the gallon of MA wasnt as significant as I first thought.
We all have to learn so it's all good. I know Ive made more than my share of oopsies.