Is my SWG working or not?

Bdsamosky

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Mar 30, 2021
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Titusville, FL
Good afternoon. I am working on testing to see if my SWG is working properly or not. It has been cleaned, but not all of the LEDs are working (bought the home like this). The unit was installed in 2017 to my knowledge. So after SLAMing I got my FC back down to 8. It has been raining every day and sunny as well (Got to love Florida). Other than TA, everything else is in range. I fear my SWG is not producing enough. Can those out there that have one tell me if this is normal or should it be producing more? Thank you for your help.

5 Days ago: FC: 8.0, CC: 0.5 pH: 7.5, TA:110, CH 350, CYA 80, Salt 32000 - tested June 26th 202: pm.
4 Days ago: FC 7.5, pH 7.5 June 27th 7:01 am
4 days ago, FC 9.5, CC: 0.5, pH 7.5. Jun 27, 11:13 pm
3 Days ago, FC 5.5, CC: 0, pH: 7.5. Jun 28, 12:25 pm
3 Days ago, FC 6.0, CC: 0.0, pH 7.5, SALT 3400 Jun 28, 7:32 pm
1 Day ago, FC 4.5, CC 0.5, pH 7.5, TA 110, CH 300, CYA 60, Salt 3400
Added Liquid Stabilizer and Calcium Chloride
Today: FC 2.5, CC:0.0, pH 7.5, CH 350, CYA 70 July 1st 11:14 AM
Added Liquid Chlorine (1:28 am) and Borax (20 mule) (12:04 PM)
Today: FC 3.0, pH: 7.8, July 1st 11:14 AM 5:27 pm.
 
It is running right now. I currently have the pool pump and SWG running from 6 am till about 6 pm. 12 hours. I just took the attached pictures. The Cell light is blinking. The Good light has not worked since I moved in in January. You are correct, I do not have automation.
 

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Can you get a picture or the information off the label on the bottom side of the cell? It will show a manufacture date.
 
Ok. Just looking to confirm manufacture date. But the lights indicate the cell is dead.
 
As you do not have automation, you can save a few dollars by using a generic cell in place of the IC.
Discount Salt Pools sells one. Check them out. It will fit right in using the same unions and will plug into your Pentair power center.

 

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