Recent content by old_monk

Further reading the TFP tutorials, looks like I was doing exactly what is not to be done, running heater in this situation (corrosive condensate). Leaving it here as reminder to myself what not to do in future.

No disagreement there on power failure situation. Sans that, I'll keep close eye during frigid cold spell here which aren't that often.

ok, ordered the stand from amazon, will try it over the weekend.

This is how the cell looks like right now, scale just on that one side. Is it worth removing and cleaning it?

Thanks all, found about the GLX-CELLSTAND by searching Hayward website. Looks like Amazon has many non-OEM with good reviews, will order one.

Would that cap fit the Aquarite S325 I have?

Thanks, I'll keep a closer eye on the edges.

Thanks Allen, again! Vinegar option sounds least harmful to the circuitry. Question on the actual steps, once I remove the cell do I need to spray the vinegar solution somehow onto the plates and it will dissolve the scale? Don't think soaking the whole cell in vinegar solution will be a good idea.

Now that the SWG is done with its job with the cold weather, looking to clean up the cell. I see white scale in it. Please share TFP best practices and what pitfalls to avoid and not damage anything. Thanks!

Can that freeze happen with 6-8 hours of nightly temp drop and day temps in 40s/50s? I gathered from that thread it needs to be sustained hard continuous freeze extending days.

Thanks, very good read. Based on the table in that first post, since my plumbing is all 2" pvc, it should all be safe. Temps here do dip to 20s in night but daytime is in 40s or 50s. Just circulating the water (which I have done all year anyway since I like the look and sound of spa spillover)...

danny1001, I was in the same boat past spring, my advice - read up the tutorial on this website first. And read up fast! Order the Tf100 kit and take control of your chemistry. Running to store for tests and to PB will only complicate matters for you. ajw22 and Mdragger88 are already advising...

I turned heater on just this week to avoid any freeze with this arctic air, planning to shut it off on Saturday when forecast improves.

That's the part I'm not sure, more experienced folks can give me feedback... is circulating water enough to avoid freeze when night time temp is below freezing for 6-8 hours? I wasn't sure so forced the heater on. I can control thru the valves that water is pulled in from both pool bottom and...