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Hmm, then my unit must be on the way out. A day or so after I posted, it was again slightly overcast and the unit did not make it through the night and went into low power mode. After that I noticed no issues until a few days ago. There was full sun, but I removed the unit and left it off while...

Well, after a few days and some contact with customer service, I am assuming this is "normal" operation for the unit (my conclusion, not CS). In the days up to when I first noticed my unit went into low power mode, it was moderately overcast and solar irradiance was down about 25-50% (based on...

My Betta SE is starting to fail after only 35 days of use. It now enters low power mode about 1 hr after sunset and doesn't start normal operation until about 2 hrs after sunrise. I just submitted my warranty request. I'm thinking it's the battery, but maybe it could be the panel or charging...

CC was between 0.5 and 1 ppm, same as night before. First drop of reagent made it almost colorless (couldn't really tell until I held it up to a white piece of paper), but 2nd drop made it clear. Yes, water is clear throughout.

I completed the OCLT w/ FAS-DPD and there was no change in FC (6.5 ppm) or CC (<1 ppm).

I guess that's what was confusing to me. When TFP goal levels are selected on the Pool Math calculator (website) it shows 3ppm is the target in the top FC section, but at the bottom (after I've entered in all my levels) in the Suggested FC Levels section it shows that 10-12 is the non-SWG...

OK, I've ordered the K-1515. Just so I understand, if the OCLT shows no loss, then I should not do any water exchange? So basically I am good to go for the SWCG install at my current levels? Even though my FC was @ 10 ppm, it'll fall down to 3 ppm with sun degradation/pool use. And if it doesn't...

I'm not sure, the pool was here long before we were OK, I'll try that. I'll give that a shot. Only issue is, the Taylor test kit only has color samples for 1, 2, 3, 5, 7.5 & 10 ppm. I take it if I'm @ 10ppm for the first test, as long as the color doesn't dip to the 7.5, that's still OK? It...

Attached are photos of the stains. The first is of the top entry step. The light brown larger "blotches" have developed over time, the smaller, darker spots are the ones that are more recent. I can start a thread in a more appropriate subforum if needed, I was just unsure if the pool chemistry...

OK, glad things are clearer, this is all still new for me. I see from the TFP FC/CYA widget, a FC of 10 ppm and CYA of 80 ppm is OK, but what was going through my mind is that it's not the 3ppm/50 pmm the Pool Match calculator indicates for the TFP suggested levels. Again, since I'll be going to...

Thank you for the reply. Just to be clear, I see no algae in the pool.

Thanks for that. I found a post here with a table with the SLAM level, but wasn't sure if that was the currently recommended one.

Thanks again for the reply. I've ordered a utility pump and will start draining. I was able to get in the pool today and the discoloration is not algae (makes sense given the high FC). There are 4 different stains/discolorations. The first appears to be the concrete under where the plaster...

Thank you fort the welcome and quick reply. RE: your points 1. We had a chlorine basket, but it cracked a couple weeks ago, though the pool guy was putting pucks in the skimmer basket long before. I'll be supplementing with liquid CL once the SWG is in, per recs here. 2. To clarify, the adjusted...

Hello all. I'm new to caring for my 17,000 gal plaster pool/hot tub, though I've owned it for almost 9 years. When we moved in, we kept the previous owner's pool service and just rolled with it; having someone else do the work was the one luxury I allowed myself (besides paper towels). However...