New install of SWG. The water is about 18 months old. I have used nothing except liquid chlorine and muriatic acid. I tested the salt level of the tap water at 310ppm. The pool water is at 1700ppm. I'm using an Apera EC60 meter. I'm just conducting a sanity check. Is that about what to expect? I was kinda surprised at the 1700ppm. Thank you.
Initial Salt Level Before Adding Salt
- Thread starter GarlicCity
- Start date
- May 3, 2014
- 58,712
- Pool Size
- 6000
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
I am surprised it is not higher. The liquid chlorine and muriatic acid both add salt to the water.
G,
This is exactly why we always recommend testing the salt level in the existing pool water, before adding any additional salt.
Good job..
Thanks,
Jim R.
This is exactly why we always recommend testing the salt level in the existing pool water, before adding any additional salt.
Good job..
Thanks,
Jim R.
Thank you for your reply. I at least save some money on salt. I wonder what the salt level was on the over 10 year old water I replaced? /Ha ha
Thank you. I feel very fortunate to have found this forum and appreciate those who willing share their knowledge. :<)G,
This is exactly why we always recommend testing the salt level in the existing pool water, before adding any additional salt.
Good job..
Thanks,
Jim R.