First time cleaning cell

6XSBChamps · Apr 13, 2024

First time I’m cleaning this cell. 2 seasons. Is this considered a lot of calcium or not that bad?
Also, I’m still dealing with “no flow” once in a while and wondering if this will finally clear it

Mdragger88 · Apr 13, 2024

You don’t want any build up so its not great but
Before resorting to diluted acid/vinegar try using a popsicle stick/ zip tie (some thing that’s not metal) to gently remove the buildup without scratching the plates. You can also try a strong spray with the hose.
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You want to manage your water chemistry & csi so that you don’t get build up in the first place.

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Salt
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6XSBChamps · Apr 13, 2024

Mdragger88 · Apr 13, 2024

Gotta have all the ones i listed to calculate csi - including borates if you use those. I accidentally left that one out.
Turn on csi tracking in the poolmath settings to tinker with it.
You want it slightly negative to prevent scaling.

6XSBChamps · Apr 13, 2024

Mdragger88 said:
Gotta have all the ones i listed to calculate csi - including borates if you use those. I accidentally left that one out.
Turn on csi tracking in the poolmath settings to tinker with it.
You want it slightly negative to prevent scaling.

Temp 71
CC 0
Salt 3.4

6XSBChamps · Apr 13, 2024

6XSBChamps said:
Temp 71
CC 0
Salt 3.4

CSI -.26 right now.

Mdragger88 · Apr 13, 2024

When you add cya (which you should) it will get lower.
* before increasing cya above 30/40 ppm be sure to do an Overnight Chlorine Loss Test to rule out anything brewing

6XSBChamps · Apr 14, 2024

Mdragger88 said:
When you add cya (which you should) it will get lower.
* before increasing cya above 30/40 ppm be sure to do an Overnight Chlorine Loss Test to rule out anything brewing

Yes, I’m in the process of adding CYA. It’s hanging in a sock slowly dissolving

Mdragger88 · Apr 14, 2024

Its a good idea to give the cell a look every few months and inspect it for build up. The sooner you catch it the easier it will be to remove with less aggressive methods.
If you’re keeping csi in check and still experiencing calcium buildup you may want to consider adding borates to the pool (recommend using boric acid to accomplish this).

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