Recent content by Ryan-Cal

Great. Thanks. Will do. I have 50 CYA.

I turned off my salt cell and forgot to turn it back on for a few days (turned off Sunday or Monday, and remembered to turn it on today, Friday). There’s no visible algae. Do you think I need (a) bring up to range w liquid chlorine ASAP, (b) do a shock at SLAM level, or (c) do a full SLAM. I...

More good advice. I've been on TFT all day debating between upgrading to a Pro kit (for the cool case) or just buying refills. I'm leaning toward buying the case + refill chems. Thanks again for the guiadnce.

Very helpful. Thanks. So, basically, store them right and keep an eye on them if they start to look funky? If they seem to be changing color as expected and are relatively consistent, they're probably fine?

Great advice. Thanks, Jim! I use the PoolMath app, which is a lifesaver. When I run into problems, it's typically because I get busy and neglect testing my chemical levels with sufficient frequency.

Jim, I found your response here. Great advice. I've run into too many algae issues over the past few years and I'm going to try something new. I'm just finishing up a SLAM and I'm trying your philosophy. When my chlorine level was appropriate, I was running my pump at 2850 for 2.5 hrs and 1800...

I noticed a tiny bit of algae on one pool wall the other day and knew I was going out of town this weekend, so I ignored it. Bad idea. This morning, it's still not tons, but it's on all 4 walls and a tiny bit on the bottom, so I shocked this morning and have the pump set to run all weekend while...

Thanks, all. I appreciate the help. Replacing the flow switch assembly seems easier than adding the external thermometer. Is it as simple as buying something like this and attaching the wires, screwing it in, and sealing it up? Amazon.com You guys just saved me $1200. I can’t thank you enough!

Amazing. I cut the white wire and it’s now showing proper saline levels. Questions: what’s the downside of what I just did? Do I need a proper thermistor at some point? Do you recommend I replace that properly? What’s going to go wrong when the pool water temp is way off what it’s reading ...

That's great. Sounds like an easy solution if it works. If it doesn't, the temp probe replacement but be above my skill level. Thanks again.

With the Taylor K-1766. It would make sense because right before it started reading low salt, it was reading high salt (even though I was barely above "ideal salt"). Thanks, Ryan

Thanks so much. So, it's probably unlikely that the thermistor is causing my problem, but it's worth a last-ditch effort to see if I can revive the cell? Does that sound about right?

Thanks. That's great feedback. Yeah, sounds about right on the generic. I do not have automation, but my Pentair power source is in good shape. If I switched, wouldn't I have to get a new power source? Thoughts on the best brand of salt cell? Thanks again, Ryan

My Pentair Intellichlor IC40 salt cell from 2018 is not producing chlorine. It's reading low salt even though my pool has 3800 PPM and "ideal salt" is well below that (67 degree water). I emailed Pentair and they said that cells go bad after 2-3 years. Yay. I've read other threads about...

Thanks. You're right. I had messed up the first CH. I figured out how to delete the measurement. Just checked the pool temp, and it's 5 degrees warmer than I thought, so I'm closer to the right range. Thanks again for your help