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I have an Easy Touch 8 with several available relays and have a transformer (PN 521082) already installed in the box that has a 24V supply. Anyone done this? Can I just split the 24V lead, run it to one of the relays, then out to my sprinkler valve? It seems like it should work but could use...

Will this resolve the black algae? I was just in the pool and can see that it is black algae as I see small, hard bumps on the baja step. Not a lot of them, but still it is there. So, just SLAM at 16 as per the schedule?

Ok, returning home and finding plaster pool in So Cal with the following readings yesterday: FC=1.5 CC=.5 PH=8 TA=100 CH=280 CYA=40 Salt+4000 Light green algae on dark side of walls and what looks like black mold but could be algae at tile grout joints at water line. Added 320 oz 14% muriatic...

I raised the CYA because the TFP guidelines on SWG pools calls for 70-80 and I overshot it a bit. Also according to the TFP guidelines, my CH is supposed to be between 350 and 450. My supply water CH is 120. Would it be better to replace some of the water so I won't need as high of a clorine...

I have the following readings on a SWG pool, 35K gal, in southern california and am getting mustard algae in the shadows and on the steps: FC 4.6 PH 7.6 TA 90 CH 290 CYA 85 Salt 4400 Can I get some input please? I just received some calcium chloride to raise my CH to 350 (19.4 lbs) and I can...

My testing. But why am I still getting algae?

I was gone for a week and came back and my pool has a little green algae on the shady side of the pool. Not sure why but here are my test results with a Taylor K2006C and salt test: TC=5 CC=.4 FC=4.5 PH=8 (i know its high, it keeps creeping up) TA=80 CH=290 CYA=35 Salt=4100 ( i have to keep it...

Back on this, todays readings: FC=4.5 CC=.5 Ph=8 Keeps rising back to this TA=130-140 CH=170 CYA=65 Salt measures 2750ppm on SWG I just added 85 oz muriatic acid and 240 lb of salt. My questions: Why does my ph keep rising to 8 after I lower it with muriatic acid? Why is my CH down to 170 and...

Back on this, todays readings: FC=4.5 CC=.5 Ph=8 Keeps rising back to this TA=130-140 CH=170 CYA=65 Salt measures 2750ppm on SWG My questions: Why does my ph keep rising to 8 after I lower it with muriatic acid? Why is my CH down to 170 and do I need to push it up to 200 or higher? Any other...

Just tested and got this: FC=4 CC=.5 PH=7.6 TA=120 Am I happy at this point or do I need to increase FC to 7?

No flakes, actually the pool has never looked cleaner so I don't know what to make of it. Tomorrow I am going to clean the filter but it is showing only 10psi. I haven't cleaned it since a black mold episode a week or so ago that took a lot of scrubbing... I will also pull the lights and make...

Last thing, I notice the return water is cloudy but it cycles on and off. IS this the SWG?

How long do I have to wait before testing again to see if the acid did what I wanted? I only had 160# of salt so added that along with the gallon of 10% LC and disconnected the sweep.

Thank you for the responses. I used liquid acid from home depot. Do you know why Pentair recommends a CYA level of 30-50 for a SWG pool? Since electricity is pricey her in CA, would it be better to look at a larger SWG like the IC60? I am running my pool 10 hrs as it is...