Recent content by y2k600f4

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    New to Salt Water Pools

    Well it looks like I should not of added those 2 bags (80 lbs) of salt. SWG was reading 400 ppm before and after adding the salt and now the salt levels according to the pool store are off the chart ~5000 ppm....recommend draining ~12 inches from the pool. I guess it is time for a new cell...
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    New to Salt Water Pools

    Good point.....going after work today. Thanks
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    New to Salt Water Pools

    I need to verify the wiring. When I shut of the pump at the subpanel the SWG display stays lit (do these have a battery backup?). I will try shutting off at the breaker....I need to look into this anyway since I need to install a timer. Not sure why the company who installed the pool did not put...
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    New to Salt Water Pools

    Thanks. Cell has been set up to T-9 (during startup it was set to T-4 but was corrected) The #s I wrote down this morning while following the diagnostic section in the manual are as follows: 67 32.5 0.00 50p -0 AL-1 r 1.59 t.-9 The display reads 400 (400 ppm and attempted to recalibrate it)...
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    New to Salt Water Pools

    Thanks for the tip but unfortunately the LEDs are not flashing (constant) - can't be reset.
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    New to Salt Water Pools

    Thanks Texas Splash for the replay and info. I went ahead and ordered a K-1766 test kit and I am preparing for the reality that I probably need a new cell since the SWG will not activate due to the "check salt" and "inspect cell" indicators along with the 400ppm salt level is low but should not...
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    New to Salt Water Pools

    I just moved and have successfully maintained a chlorine pool for 12 years but salt water pools are new to me. I opened the pool at the new house yesterday (was surprised on how clear the water was, my chlorine pool was always green like a farm pond despite proper closing) which uses an...