Recent content by Kpax755

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    Help with SWCG and New Solar Heater (Florida)

    No, it's not connected to Aqualink at all, should it be? It is just on the wall mounted unit to control it. So right now I set it for 12hr run time with 80% generation. I believe that matches your rough math?
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    Help with SWCG and New Solar Heater (Florida)

    In spa mode it still runs through the SWG, basically main pool is bypassed.
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    Help with SWCG and New Solar Heater (Florida)

    Currently 7am to 6pm. I was considering changing to run longer, or would is be better to increase the generation %? We also sometimes run the spa mode, which basically stops the filter in the main pool for several hours a day.
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    Help with SWCG and New Solar Heater (Florida)

    Thanks Allen, I am trying to get this info now. It is actually the in-laws pool and trying to help them. SWCG is same age as the pool, roughly 5 years. Pool temp is around 82-87. SWCG is set for 60% right now. I will report back with more once I get it.
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    iCare Smart Water Monitor

    Hi there, unfortunately I have been out of town and yet to install it. Hoping to do it soon and will report back.
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    Help with SWCG and New Solar Heater (Florida)

    Hi everyone, we have a 5 year old small salt pool and spa combo in SW Florida, roughly 12k gallons or so. It has a gas heater, and we recently added a solar heater. Since we are only living at the house part of the year, we have a pool service who is supposed to be cleaning and maintaining...
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    iCare Smart Water Monitor

    FWIW, I got one and will be testing it, I will post my results in a few weeks.
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    iCare Smart Water Monitor

    From the research I’ve done you just recharge the Battery a few times a year and the sensors can be replaced if needed. It’s meant to be a long term device and not disposable. Also curious if anyone can attest to it.
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    iCare Smart Water Monitor

    Has anyone used this? Seems really cool but can’t find many reviews. Similar to Sutro and Phin. https://idealwatercare.com/shop/ols/products/xn-icare-water-made-easy-water-monitoring-device-ig84a
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    Saltron Mini in hot tub

    I've read pretty good reviews on this site about the Saltron mini, I currently use the bleach method but it can be hard to keep adding daily chlorine. I have a 500 Gal tub with ozone. Just curious on everyone's opinion, I've heard a few people mention how the salt can harm some equipment.
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    Leaving town for 2 months

    Thanks everyone for the replies, all sound like valid points! FYI My local spa repair guy advised me to set to vacation mode and just have a neighbor dump in chlorine once a week, then refill when I get back.
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    Leaving town for 2 months

    Hi guys, any worries about freezing??
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    Leaving town for 2 months

    Hi everyone, I have a Hydropool Self clean model with UV/ozone that uses liquid chlorine. I have to leave town for about 2 months. Any suggestions on how to best leave the tub? I am going to drain and refill when I return regardless. I was thinking of just setting to "vacation" mode and...
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    Hot Tub is Too Hot

    Sometimes I add fresh water from the hose to cool it down, can usually drop it pretty quick with 55 degree water. I need water often anyway due to kids splashing...
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    Treating Spa after kids use? Is this too much?

    Got it, I understand. I have been checking my PH daily and even with the Liquid Chlorine my PH has been in range. I will keep a close watch on it!