- Oct 13, 2024
- 46
- Pool Size
- 22000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
I have the intelliCenter automation system by Pentair. Do you think I will need to get my CYA down? I am at around 60.
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- Thread starter smicale
- Start date
- Jun 24, 2021
- 15,878
- Pool Size
- 29000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-60 Plus
- Oct 13, 2024
- 46
- Pool Size
- 22000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
Yeah my IntelliCenter app shows my salt level. When I did my salt test I was around 2800 or 3000. The app shows 3450 in the image.
- Jun 24, 2021
- 15,878
- Pool Size
- 29000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-60 Plus
The IntelliChlor, measures salt when it initially starts up, and then every 12 hours after that.. There is no button to push to measure the salt level.
In my opinion, all Saltwater pool owners need to be able to test and determine what the "actual" salt level is in their pools, so that they can compare it with the "Reported" salt level that comes from the cell.. This is important as they can be very different..
From the cell's point of view, it is always right.. So, it is best to keep the cell happy.. so that it will generate chlorine. When the actual and reported salt levels get too far apart, it is usually time to replace the flow switch. There is a thermistor inside the flow switch that tends to go bad and can give you false high or low salt readings..
Edit... As long as the cell is happy, and the actual salt level in the pool does not bother you, then you don't need to worry about it.
Thanks,
Jim R.
In my opinion, all Saltwater pool owners need to be able to test and determine what the "actual" salt level is in their pools, so that they can compare it with the "Reported" salt level that comes from the cell.. This is important as they can be very different..
From the cell's point of view, it is always right.. So, it is best to keep the cell happy.. so that it will generate chlorine. When the actual and reported salt levels get too far apart, it is usually time to replace the flow switch. There is a thermistor inside the flow switch that tends to go bad and can give you false high or low salt readings..
Edit... As long as the cell is happy, and the actual salt level in the pool does not bother you, then you don't need to worry about it.
Thanks,
Jim R.
- Jul 21, 2013
- 65,062
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
Leave it as it is. The cell is happy.
While the Intellichor salt reading is supposed to be temperature-compensated, I find the reported salt level rises as the pool temperature increases.
- Oct 13, 2024
- 46
- Pool Size
- 22000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
Ok, I am just about ready to do my OCLT. I am not adding any Chlorine tonight correct? I am just doing the test to see where FC is at.
- Jun 24, 2021
- 15,878
- Pool Size
- 29000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-60 Plus
Your FC needs to be at least 3. Turn your SWG off. Wait 1/2 hour. Make sure that your run the pump 1/2 hour before each test, or leave it on 24/7.
Test AFTER sunset. Then test BEFORE sunrise.
Take your time with the test. Reagent vertical. SLOOOOWLY squeeze the drop, allow them to form and drop under their own weight.
- Oct 13, 2024
- 46
- Pool Size
- 22000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
My SWG has been off all day and I am running my pump 24/7. I'll post my FC shortly.
That'll save 30 mins sleep in the AM not having to mix before testing.
- Oct 13, 2024
- 46
- Pool Size
- 22000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
Is this considered dark enough for sunset?That'll save 30 mins sleep in the AM not having to mix before testing.
- Jun 24, 2021
- 15,878
- Pool Size
- 29000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-60 Plus
Go to weather on your phone, it will show you sunset and sunrise. Use those times.
- Oct 13, 2024
- 46
- Pool Size
- 22000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
- Jun 24, 2021
- 15,878
- Pool Size
- 29000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-60 Plus
- Oct 13, 2024
- 46
- Pool Size
- 22000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
So. Rules are rules. If there is light in the sky there probably is UV hitting the pool. It's not much, especially this time of year up north, but its there.
Now. IMO, if you were that close to failing and a teeny tiny bit of evening or super early morning UV failed your OCLT, it did you a favor. Otherwise you felt better about the borderline pass, which we discussed above.
- Oct 13, 2024
- 46
- Pool Size
- 22000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
Ok here are my results.
Sunset - FC = 7.5 CC = 0.5. Sunrise - FC = 8 CC = 0.5. So my question is even though I have my SWG set to 0% is it still creating chlorine? Do I need to unplug it completely since I don't know of any other way to turn it off in the APP.
We just had this problem where the SWG turned back on overnight. (I'm guessing it resumed the schedule at midnight). Trace the cord back and unplug it. The nut turns a half turn or so by hand and then it pops straight out.
- Oct 13, 2024
- 46
- Pool Size
- 22000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
Ok, I have it unplugged now. Weird thing is with it unplugged my Pentair app is still showing my SALT LEVEL. I wonder if in IntelliCenter there is a way to turn it off instead of unplugging.