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thanks for the thread references! I'll check them out. My woodworker husband adores the cedar interior, unfortunately. I would be hard pressed to get a go-ahead for a liner, even though it would make things significantly more straightforward! The ionizer company recommends oxidizing with...

No worries at all! I appreciate your perspective. I also have a jetted Hot Springs tub that is waiting to have electrical trenched in, so I'll need to gather some TFP info on that one eventually too! Ahh-Some purge is def on the list. I just got the AC in the mail yesterday so plan to start...

Thanks for your input! I'm trying (hoping?) to find some convincing evidence that shows ionizers that have silver, copper and zinc actually can offer some sanitizing benefits. I do know that cedar is susceptible to damage from halogens, as too much can turn the wood pulpy and requires sanding...

I know there is very little information about this topic - I've been looking for days without a clear answer. But does anyone know or have references for what the ideal chemical balance is for a cedar tub? I've obviously seen all the recommendations for regular hot tubs but I'm not sure how...

I wholeheartedly agree with the less is more theory. I was pumped when the previous owner said that the ionizer basically was set it and forget it and all you had to do was add a little MPS once a week. Seemed dreamy! Now I'm learning that it isn't actually very safe/effective. I finally got a...

Wow this is great info - thank you! (and hello from Greenfield!) I'm looking forward to starting the Aqua Clarity - gonna order some today! I don't know that I'll have much impactful news to report afterward as I won't have the evidence from a purge, but I feel like I've heard enough...

I have an 8ft 48" tall cedar tub built by the previous owners of the house, and I'm realizing that the ionizer and MPS oxidizer combo we've been doing for the two years we've been here isn't actually the best approach. We've drained and refilled a couple times and overall things have been...

Thank you. I was afraid of that. I guess I missed that guidance - there's such a learning curve with inheriting a pool with a house!

I noticed this morning that my aquapure system was throwing code 123, and upon checking the cord connection, I found this: I’m assuming of course I need to replace the cord, but I’m really bummed because I just replaced the cell earlier this summer - and they’re not cheap, as y’all know! The...

That's where my confusion is - is there another way to clear up the slight dullness I'm noticing if not a SLAM?

Here are my test results from today: FC 4.5 CC 0.0 pH 7.8 TA 70 CH 325 CYA 70 SALT 2800 (though SWG app says 3500, so I'm not quite sure what to believe here. The water tastes rather salty currently ) My numbers seem okay to me, but I'm noticing that the water is looking a bit dull - I wouldn't...

thank you so much - that's super helpful. Am I looking to raise/keep the FC to 5ppm? It tested at 6ppm yesterday. It's high bc I am still tinkering with the SWG after installing a new cell a few weeks ago.

Thank you! Sorry for the basic question, but how do I calculate how much chlorine to add? I'm really new to the pool game and the learning curve hasn't brought me beyond the pool math app yet!

I have a Paramount IFCS that I am waiting for a valve o-ring for but I can't turn the pump on until I can install it. Amazon is supposed to deliver it tomorrow but sometimes they don't get here until the evening. Without knowing what time it'll arrive, the pump will likely have been off for two...

ok will do. thank you!

Sorry, these didn’t make it to the previous reply

Yeah, it isn’t my favorite part of the pool. The previous owners didn’t seem overly fond of it either. I’ll attach some photos, including one from the install that the previous owners sent recently! I’m not sure it would be helpful but you can clearly see the location of the jets. Let me know if...

Wow, great catch! Thank you. I’ll definitely be setting it to 0%! I’ll check the manual again - the learning curve is steep with all these systems! So grateful for this support here.

I’m so down with the taking it slow approach! I appreciate it. So as the CYA levels rise a little, I’m assuming I should continue adding liquid chlorine especially in light of generessler’s great catch re: CYA levels vs safety of running SWG. What should I be aiming for with FC as I’m...

Thank you Maddie! I was literally opening a window to write a new post with some clarifying questions about the CYA. I've been reading about the CYA/FC relationship with SWG, and I realize I need a higher CYA level. I used the Pool Math app and it says to raise my CYA from current - I have it...

Okay that makes sense re: the tweaking and testing for the output. I did feel a little suspicious about the pool store’s response to the CYA levels 😬 Considering that though, should I also be adding stabilizer along with the liquid chlorine? The SWG doesn’t create any stability either...

Thanks for your quick reply Maddie! So I just did the CYA test and the tube filled all the way to the top but I could still see the dot (it was a tiny bit cloudy, but still clearly visible). I checked my latest water test results from the pool store last Wed and they had me reading 1ppm. I did...

Hi there - I'm new to the forums and a new/first-time pool owner - purchased home with existing pool last year. We have a Paramount PV3 IFCS installed, and last year I remember being able to flip the switch on the canister to "pause" and it would stop the jets from popping up. I'd do it when...

Hi! First-time poster, new pool owner. I just installed a new salt cell in the Aqua Pure today, and currently am reading 0.5 FC, 7.2 pH, 80 TA, 350 CH. I'm wondering what the recommendation is for the setting/run time for starting up with a new cell and currently reading no chlorine. I've...