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I just did and I live in South Jersey. It is not a problem at all. I did the same last year, but April 15th.

Opened yesteray in South Jersey

There was no evidence of visible scaling (or not bubbling) so I let sit for about two minutes. So far this AM the SWG is indicating a good level of salt. Let's see if it continues to read such or if it oscillates again in a few days. Could have less to do with scaling (new SWG last year)...

I forgot ask--How long should one let the muriatic acid solution sit on the scales? I let it sit for about 2 minutes, re-installed the SWG, and it now says it reads a fine salt level. I will update tomorrow because it could be oscillating between low and good salt levels as it seemed to do...

Okay...Just removed SWG and will use muriatic acid solution and see what happens.

So, I added a phosphate remover and the SWG started claiming appropriate salt levels? Go figure. Any chemists who can explain what is going on? Coincidence? A chemical reaction?

Please add your suggestions, opinions and/or what you might have done differently: 1. If you are debating between a smaller pool and a bigger pool, go bigger! My PB convinced us to go smaller. We regret that decision. 2. Go with a geometric shape such as a rectangle instead of a freeform...

I have also found that pool store underestimate the calcium hardness level.

I don't know that I can offer much help. I am a bit frustrated with my IC 40 SWG. This is my third year of a new pool and Pentair replaced my IC 40 last year. This year, I am having the same problems. I called tech support--it took 45 minutes to get through. I suspect when my SWG final...

When I first opened the pool mid-April, I cleaned the cell with 100% vinegar as recommended by the pool opening company. I have not cleaned it since then. I am not entirely certain how to clean with muriatic acid without making a mess of things? - - - Updated - - - I have a Taylor...

Salt is reading 3400 PPM.....Exactly what Pentair claims is optimal. I am going to call back and get a different rep. Last year, had the same issue and they just replaced it. I have not had much luck with SWG. Third year of this new pool.

My water is perfectly balanced. Salt: 3400 FC: 4 Alk: 80 CYA: 60 PH: 7.6 Borate: 30 Phosphates are high (300) but I usually do not care since everything else is balanced. The same thing happened last year and Pentair sent a new IC 40 (less than a year old). This year my IC 40 just started...

Does anyone have any further thoughts on this matter?