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  1. hairlesshacker

    Sunshade and chlorine demand?

    Recently installed a new SWCG, and have been monitoring Cl demand and working to get it dialed in just right. But now it's getting hotter, the pools warm, and so today I put up my shade sail. I wonder what impact the extra shade will have on my chlorine levels, if any. Doesn't really matter...
  2. hairlesshacker

    Black & Decker (Blue Torrent) Pump Automation

    I have had the B & D pump for a couple years, and have the automation setup for relay control. 3 relays lets me control High/Medium/Low and off. However, I've noticed occasionally that the pump doesn't start when the automation comes on, unless I go manually press the start/stop button. Was...
  3. hairlesshacker

    Circupool SWG with automation?

    I am looking to add an SWG to my pool. Considering the Circupool Edge40, but certainly open to suggestions. I have seen others post about using a timer switch with an SWG for fine tuning chlorine generation. What I am curious about is, does "cutting power" to the SWG reset or change the...
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    Chlorinate while draining?

    So, I've been trying to clean mustard(?) algae from the walls of my pool, and the chlorine hasn't been cutting it. Found my CYA level to be about 120, so decided to drain half the water to try to get it to a more reasonable level. Have been maintaining 20+ ppm FC, but it's not taking out the...