Recent content by jamesey

How did your salt get so high? Did you add more? Yes, replacing water is the only way to reduce the salt levels.

You shouldn't have issues with flow on a single speed. It's not required. It all comes down to personal preference. You can either: 1. Run the pump for longer and reduce the output on your SWG. The downside of doing this is obviously the increased energy consumption, but you get more consistent...

Looks great! :love: Will take a few days to dial in your SWG to keep your FC within ideal range, but no biggie. Congrats!

+1 to what @mknauss said I made the mistake of buying a 12 mil because I thought it would last longer, but they don't. My cover is on all the time overnight and towards the end of my 2nd season it started to deteriorate. Also, depending on the width, the extra weight is a real pain when using a...

I'm currently running my pump 24/7 @ 1500 RPM along with my SWG which is set at 5% right now (solar cover is on, so I don't get much FC loss). I find that if I go any lower RPMs, then I get too much air accumulating in the pump basket as air leaks through the lid (common with VSPs at low...

I’m not too familiar with that wi-fi timer, but as far as I know, you still wouldn’t be restricted to brands if you went that route. However, if you went with an automation system like the Pentair EasyTouch, then you’d probably want to pair it with something like their IC SWGs

You can start researching SWG options while your test kits are on their way. Doesn't look like you have automation, so you have plenty of options to choose from. If automation is in your future plans, then just make sure you consider that when you are choosing. Here's a good resource to read up...

https://www.troublefreepool.com/wiki/index.php?title=Calimar/Circupool/BD/Blue_Torrent_Pump Love mine as well! I'm only about a month into ownership, but so far so good. I'm sure that warranty through Pool Supply Unlimited is going to be much more reliable than the one that comes with purchase...

I don't know where you ordered your Core 55, but you could get the RJ-60 on Discount Salt Pools right now for less than the price of the Core 55 with their +$20 upgrade to next size special. https://www.discountsaltpool.com/circupool-rj-45-plus-salt-chlorine-generator

Nice! Congrats :) I saw an install video of one of these when shopping for my SWG and looked like a breeze

You definitely get what you pay for. There are certainly cost efficient options out there, but not much data in terms of reliability and how long they will last. Pentair Intelliflo is considered the crème de la crème. Several members have had theirs for over a decade running 24/7 non-stop in...

Yes, dichlor will raise your CYA and impact your PH and TA levels as well. https://www.troublefreepool.com/blog/glossary/dichlor/

What a deal! I own that exact same pump thanks to @Newdude and a few others. So far so good!

Your pool company wasn't expecting you to be on TFP. That's for sure :) Your SWG is rated for 15,000 gallons and you left it on 100% for a 7,000 gallon pool. Your FC will most certainly be high. Your theory pans out. Here's what I'd do: 1. Set your output to 0% until your FC reaches your high...

Like @mknauss said, since you're using liquid chlorine as long as your pump is running then your chlorine is being distributed. You just need to get the skimmer working at the lowest rpm to save as much on your electric bill possible. Start at 1000 rpm. If your pool already has some debris...