Recent content by Paul.

Hi everyone, I have been using my swim spa since about September/October. Spa was purged with AquaclClarity purge dose before opening. With my work schedule, i usually use it about once a week with 2 bathers. For about a month now, I have noticed new foaming when I use the spa. Nothing has...

Thanks, I have a question about my CYA level. Since I have a SWG in my swimspa, should I be aiming for a CYA level of 70-80 as recommended by the chart, or should I be aiming for 30 like in the Dichlor to Bleach article? Considering that the Swim Spa will have a cover on it when not in use.

Thanks for the Information, I will be doing my first purge with the Ahh-Some as soon as the Spa is filled. @Mdragger88 the Stain & scale control product is made by SpaGuard; Stain & Scake Control for Spas & Hot Tubs www.spaguard.ca I am not sure what is in it but i don't have any heavy metal...

Hi Everyone, I just recently purchased an Arctic Spa Ocean Swim Spa to replace my above ground pool that broke last winter. I am familiar with the TFP method since I was using it for the above ground pool. The Swim Spa is being delivered on Tuesday and would like some Startup advice. The Swim...

Yes, I used the trouble shoot guide that came with the owner manual, and I also found the technician manual on the internet. Both seem to suggest a problem with the cell.

All the functions of the control board seemed to work properly. Lights, %control, temperature, etc all seemed to be normal. The only thing wrong was the constant Red light, which in turn turned off the cell. I also noticed that when the Red light was on. The Salt ppm on the control board...

Hi everyone, Ill try to make a long story short. I am having concerns about adding Borates to my pool this year. I had originally bought my SWG in the summer of 2015. The season went perfectly with no problems concerning my SWG. No algae blooms and sparkling water. A but of difficulty...

Pool is currently sitting at 80. I opened the pool at around 63. I heated it up to around 74 before turning on the generator. Its reading 2800ppm salt at the moment.

Hi all, I am adding borates to my pool for the first time this year. After adding the Borates, I am having problems with my SWG cell. It just doesnt seem to be detecting the proper concentration of salt in the water. My 'Check Cell' and 'Low Salt' lights seem to be going on constantly, and at...

I wont cost much if you do it yourself. Is it a new pool or did you buy a house wuth an existing pool? Cuz usually the old owners will already have a cover (thats what costs the most) This will help Pool School - Closing an In Ground Pool Will you be putting a cover? and water bags? These can...

Hello fellow montrealer, ill be waiting to close mine until the temperature goes down to 60. Previous years, I closed in october and everything went well for the start up the following year.

Hi Shawnra, Simply, Algae will not grow in a pool that has proper FC level according to CYA, So of course there must be something wrong and we will try to help. Is it possible that your FC drifts lower than 4ppm during the day? I see that you test your FC "Every Couple days". With an algae...

On my machine, the solid red light means that the cells needs to be cleaned and recalibreated after the addition of salt. I suggest you add salt to get to 3200-3400 ppm. (what is the size of your pool) Pool Math will help with the quantity. (see link in my sig) I say to 1) shut off the power...