Recent content by Col77

Thank you. This has been helpful. The reading on the SWG did go down a little bit after I turned it off and turned it back on. I will just add those last 16 lbs of calcium in increments and keep an eye. Thanks again.

I was unaware how to add that information. I did just update that info; however, it doesn't seem to be loading on this thread. 26,000 gallons - According to my calculation, it takes 3.25 lbs to raise 10ppm, therefore 16 lbs would raise approx 50 ppm

Thank you, that is helpful. Then is it safe to say that because I have reached my salt level max (3400) on the SWG, another 16 lbs of Calcium Chloride will push it over the limit and my only option is to partly drain/refill?

Yes, believe it or not, I use the Taylor kit for everything else except for salt.

Hi - I added half the salt one day with the SWG off. The next day I added a couple more. Waited another day, then tested with an electronic salt tester I purchased off of Amazon, a salt test strip, and the pool store test. I think I may have had to add another 1/2 bag to get to where I was...

Backstory: My pool was replastered 35 days ago. After 28 days, I was instructed by the plaster company to add salt, which I did. My salt levels were ideal (confirmed with multiple tests). Now, the plaster company has instructed me to increase the calcium hardness. It was 300 ppm - they are...