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  1. Jedisparky

    Maintaining SWG Chlorine Levels

    Hello, So my current readings: FC 4 pH 7.8 TA 80 CYA 60 CH 350 Salt 3200 Temp 81 CSI 0.02 Taylor K-2006 Complete So from the chart I think I want my FC around 7? I've gotten it as high as 5.5. I've cleaned my IC40 and it looks good. Everything I've stated here is running my SWG at full, (5...
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    Salt Level Instabilities Questions

    Hello Friends, I have read a couple Fourm discussions and want to confirm what I think I have read. Yesterday my pool temp was 70 degrees Fahrenheit and my salt levels were 2000 steady after 3 tests. We've had some heavy rains this season and I haven't added any salt for a couple years. The...
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    What is this.....any clue?

    Hello all, So I found these small pieces of debris on my step just under the eyeball diverter in my pool. I assume it was flushed from the system. There are no chips or scaling on my walls or floor, my CSI is .02 and all my tests are well with in range. I checked and cleaned my salt...
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    Yeah I have my FIRST algae bloom! IE: Looking forward to a learning experience!

    Ok, Much wind and rain for a prolonged period of time, mixed with a lousy work schedule left me falling behind in keeping up with all the tree debris falling into my pool and creating this situation and here I find myself. Trying to stay positive and not freak out. Lets get right to it shall...
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    My current pool test

    Hello all, It's been a minute. Had a great summer of swimming and things were good for a long while. But I may have gotten a little complacent with my maintenance. I'm seeing a spike in my CH as of late and wondering how concerned I should be. FC 4 TA 50 CH 550 CYA between 50-60 (SO...
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    New-ish pool developing scaling

    So living in Southern California my pools going on its 2nd year now and I'm starting to see scaling especially in the Jacuzzi and from what I've read here on the forums it sounds like it's directly proportional to high ph levels am I correct on that assumption? I'm noticing white flaking at the...
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    Fire damage pool question.

    Hello good people, I'm not sure if this is the correct spot to post but here it is. We were luckily spared recently in the fires in Los Angeles however our pool has probably a good one inch of Ash sitting all over the bottom of the pool for 3 days now. I've had the pump shut-off I was unable to...
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    Happy 4th

    Happy 4th of July, Hope your as relaxed as we are! (Thanks to TFP) You guys made it happen.
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    vac hose stuck in skimmer-help!

    I have a situation where my hose get sucked up to the skimmer and can't break free. I use my pool brush laid on the ground with the brush about a foot off the coping turned length wise to block the hose from getting close to the skimmer and put bricks on the handle to hold it in place. Anyone...
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    Question about salt startup

    So I added my salt about 450 pounds which is a little less than what the chart said. so I'm about 4 hours in with the pump and spa turning to get everything mixed very well before I turn on the salt generator, I plan on waiting 24 hours for that I plan on waiting 24 hours for that. But...
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    Noob over chlorination

    Well I guess it was bound to happen sooner or later. Had some low numbers and tried to bring them up. Missed it.....by a lot. Just want some opinions on RE adjusting so I don't screw it up again. I got the calculator readings if you think I should just follow that. #'s BEFORE FC .8 PH 8.0 CYA...
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    Anyone use a Suntouch Automation?

    Looking into an affordable Automation package to just run my Intelliflo VSP and SWGC IIC60. Anyone have any input or experience using Pentair 520820 SunTouch? Thanks, Mike Sent from my 2PS64 using Tapatalk
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    Thread moved from "Intoduce yourself" grew to SWCG discussion

    Ok, so I was asked to bring this topic over incase someone can learn or educate myself or others. So my PB did a great job building my pool but not so great educating me from the point the pool was full. So this discussion opened with Jim and I learned my SWCG needs to turn off with my pump. But...
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    Glad to know your here, or "better late than never"

    Hello good people, So I wish I had the insight to find you before my build, but hey, better late than never. Over all I had a good experience with my PB and I'm very happy with the design my wife and myself came up with. Currently we are in the middle of our 30 day wait before adding salt. I'm...
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    New Salt water Pool

    So I'm on my 11th day of water in my new pool waiting for my 30 days to be done so I can add the salt. Iph has been going up over the last week from seven four two very close to 8.0 10 days later. The score professional said I should not worry about it too much until I add the salt as that will...