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I found the pack of salt test strips I have to be pretty accurate against the Taylor test kit - but I understand they can be pretty inaccurate as well so maybe I just got lucky. I still only rely on the Taylor. Usually I fill up by weight, and even though I only add about 75% and let it...

Dealer service rep was out today and swapped the heater with a new unit. Here's the inside of the tube showing the heating element still in sparkling condition. I think you all diagnosed it 100% and the service tech agreed - manufacturing defect at the terminals or even a defect in the metal...

Definitely retrofittable. The biggest advantage so far with the SWG has been chlorine delivery while on vacation. It gets power from the "AV" power connector in the spa pack. The main difference between the Saltron and the Cal Spa variant is that the buttons and display are connected via a...

Thanks for the quick reply folks. Cal Spa Costa-X EC-767 - purchased brand new from a Cal Spa dealer locally, and installed October '23 so just about 13 months old. I will definitely be making a warranty claim. I think the only thing I do differently for water care other than the Cal Spa...

Long time lurker, first time poster. First would just like to say thanks for the support this forum has provided. I have a 13 month old Cal Spa with factory SWG (aka Saltron Mini). Tonight I discovered my heater cartridge has corroded itself badly enough to trip the GFI. I follow this forums...