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Re: New Compupool Install - Bad water temp and salt ppm read I too have had all the same issues reported in this thread. I even went through the calibration process and they sent me out a new control board and display. The numbers are still never consistent, and almost never correct. It's...

I guess I should've updated this post a while ago. Don't hold your breath for their customer service. I had spoken them a couple of times trying to get my issue resolved and their response / turnaround time was horrible. The lady I had spoken to was very nice but not very helpful nor was she...

My heater's COP is in the 6s I believe and electricity cost is about 8% lower (if you figure all taxes and surcharges). Assuming the NG numbers are correct, that's pretty impressive.

Today I tested my TA and it was around 60. I figured that I just needed to add a little Sodium Bicarb / Baking Soda to raise it up a bit. Priort to testing my water, the reading on my SWG was 4400 ppm. About an hour after I added the BS, I looked at the SWG and it was reading 6600 ppm. So...

I don't know how accurate this is but I found some different calculations. In full disclosure, this data is from the manufacturer of a Heat Pump, but that doesn't mean that it's biased. This graph shows the cost to generate 1 Million btu of heat. My understanding from people down here in...

I live in S. FL too, but I don't have access to NG in my neighborhood. I just recently purchased an electric heater and got an INCREDIBLE deal completely installed. If you're interested, shoot me a PM and I'll send you his information. He did an incredible job for less than anyone else in...

As if you need another, here's a reminder as to why you shouldn't rely on anyone other than yourself to test your water. Here are MY results that I confirmed with 2 other (small, independently owned & operated) pool supply stores. The 2 store's results, while not exactly the same as mine, were...

I know most people are thoroughly satisfied with the TFTestkits box for their pool testing kits. I'm looking for something that will accommodate ALL my testing supplies a little better. That would include ALL the testing reagents including for testing salt content PLUS a speedstir PLUS...

Which is better (more consistently accurate) for testing salt content? The Taylor test kit (the one with the 2 reagents and the testing vial) or the AquaCheck test strips? I have the test strips right now and my most recent test showed a result in line with what I got from the pool supply...

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I tried this but I was unable to figure out how to calibrate it. Perhaps I did not explore the menus thoroughly enough but I was also afraid to 'mess' with any of the settings, so I left it alone.

Unfortunately, the owners manual does not have instructions on recalibrating the unit.

Related question: Is there an estimated amount of time that should elapse after adding the initial load of salt before the salt content of the pool is... stablilized (for lack of a better word). The reason I'm asking this is because I just got off the phone with tech support at Compu Pool (who...

Actually, my SWCG reads 6600. I contacted Compu Pool (the maker of my SWCG) and they suggested that it might need to be recalibrated. I brought a sample of my water to 3 different places this afternoon and got the same reading from all of them - 4700ppm. I even bought a pack of the test...

My Compu Pool CPSC unit (freshly installed) needs to be recalibrated as it's giving me an incorrect high reading for salt content. It reads 6600 when it's actually 4700 (I realize I need to bring that down but that's another issue in another post). Does anyone know how to recalibrate these...

My pool is 11,000 gallons with an attached spa. My salt reading is 4700 but my SWG requires 3500. About how much water (in inches) would I need to drain to bring my salt down to 3500? My pool is kidney shaped and 6' deep at the deep end. I'm not looking for an exact figure, just a roundabout...

I just checked my FC and it's only down to 33 today :( I guess I'll be waiting a while before I can start using my SWG.

Ok, So I've shut off the system and will be monitoring the FC levels unitl it's down to 'normal'. Then I suppose I'll be back here trying to figure out the best way to tweak my system :hammer:

So you're saying I should just shut off the SWG for (at least) several days being that a 33.5 FC will take me probably 2 weeks or more to come down to 5 - 10ppm. Yes, I actually removed my tablet feeder. I'm just hoping I can find someone that wants it considering it's only 6 months old...

Will the FC drift down at the same pace as it would have when using liquid chlorine? In the case of my pool, that was typically quite slow (maybe 1ppm every day or 2). With the current FC at 33.5, this could take a while, no? The CYA is definitely between 90 and 100. I rounded it up to 100...

So I just installed a new SWG yesterday and here are my readings as of right now: FC = 33.5 CC = 0 Ph = 7.5 TA = Solution would not turn red - Turned yellow CH = 300 CYA = 100 So my first problem is why is my FC so high? Second, has anyone had this problem when testing for TA where the...

I just made a rather abrupt / impulsive switch over from a traditional chlorine system to an SWG just when I was starting to feel like I knew everything about taking care of my pool. While I haven't yet taken the time to read the owners manual for my SWG, I feel a little overwhelemed b/c...

Yes, actually according to the dealer, it reverses polarity every 12 hours and he said that the 5 year warranty even covers the replacement of the cell within that period of time. As for inspecting the cell, how exactly is this done and what should I be looking for?

My pool guy thanks you for posting this. I called him up this morning and told him to throw in a SWG. I ended up going with a CompuChlor by CompuPool. Even though it's a brand I've never heard of, he swears up and down on it. Comes with a 5 year warranty and it's cells are self cleaning...

I'm getting a new pump, filter, and heater installed today and at the last moment (go figure) I'm thinking about adding an SWG. The dealer says they recommend Compu-chlor (by Compu Pool). He said they're cheap, self cleaning, and cheap and easily available parts. Does anyone know anything...

It's 120k btu.

Thanks for all the input fellas. After considering the circumstances a little better (1) I don't have access to natural gas where I live and (2) I don't want to deal with the added inconvenience of propane, I've decided to go with the heat pump, although I'm stepping up to a higher BTU model...

I'm not sure of the size of the existing filter but I've been told by a couple of different pool 'guys' that have seen my setup that 1.5hp is right for my pool because it also is for the spa as well. I've never found the force of the water coming out of the returns or the jets of the spa to be...

Can someone explain to me a little more about the propane heaters? Do I use one of those LP tanks like the kind I have for my outdoor gas grill? If not, how would I get gas to them? What's the cost for propane? I can see how propane would work much faster but at what cost or inconvenience?