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Definitely figured out long ago to not trust what they say as the absolute gospel. …just never had a reason to question the vac to waste issue. Thx

I’ve vacuumed to wasted for 20 yrs. It’s what the pool place told me way back then so that’s what I’ve done all these years. It seemed to make sense since you’re trying to evacuate algae, pollen from the pool. I seem to remember also that they said it created a stronger vacuum? ….but that...

I guess that was my concern. No water flowing thru the cell while it’s on (plugged in) = overheat.

I saw the red light flashing the whole time I was vacuuming and got spooked. Thinking it was flashing cause there’s no water flowing thru the unit when the vari flush is on waste.

Starting 2nd season with this system. I think? I un plugged it most of the time last year. Getting the pool dialed in now and want to get this right. A search didn’t seem to net much as far as a definitive answer. Thx

Thanks for the feedback!

Inspected after 1st 90 days. Looks pretty good to me. Thoughts?

Ok. That makes sense. The water is behind/around the light assembly which is seated in the niche, but there should not be water in light assembly itself, correct? IE i should not be able to see a green water line across the top of the lens / bulb assembly. if theres green water in there...

Pool place is waffling and talking in circles. Can this scenario lead to algae in the pool? To my thinking, if water can get in...algae laden water can get out. Am I wrong? Should the light assembly / cavity be filled with water? Pool place says yes. Is that correct? I would think...

Pump is a single speed.

OCLT results .5ppm loss re did cya test in the sun (after adding stabilzer yesterday b4 OCLT) Measured 50. Adding stabilzer now to bring it up to 70 ph - disregard. I think posts where 7.6 was mentioned as the ideal level threw me As there is no 7.6 on the either of the comparitor’s that I...

Had to rely on the pool place #'s and some left handed math to accomplish the SLAM while I waited for my test kit, but it worked. Pool is gin clear. Taylor PH test - this seems so subjective using the square vile to measure PH. How are you guys getting readings in tenths? What am I...

Got it. Thx

Will pool in full shade suffice or must the sun have set? I’m guessing full shade works but hate to assume… Thx

Great point. (y)

Not sure the best location for this but related to balancing the pool water. As mentioned previously SWCG installed ( w/new liner) recently so I’m in the process of getting it dialed in. Had the pool perfect until we went on vacation. Came back a week later to clear water but juuuuust tad...

FC 6, CYA 67. SLAM target shows FC of 26. Add 6 gallons. I know I should trust the tool but does that sound correct? 30200 gallon pool

Thank you!

Bought Walmart liquid chlorine to use. When selecting sanitizer type in the pool calculator which do I select? Tricolor, dichlor, Cal hypo 48%, 53% etc. I don’t see anything obvious on the bottle. Does show 10% chlorine on the bottle.

To clarify - when I SLAM and need to ”turn off” the cell, are you talking about just unplugging the power or pulling the unit and putting the dummy tube in? I assume, just unplug the power. Found liquid chlorine / 10-12% at Leslie’s Pools. Is this what I want? Never used liquid before and...

Everything I’ve read/watched and was told says clean every 90 days. I’ll post a picture of mine next month at the end of the first 90 days and see what the consensus is. If it doesn’t need it, I won’t clean it. definately don’t want shorten it’s life span. B. - 8hrs a day at 15%? This is...

Great info guys. Thx Last question for now- if not 50/50 MA / water to clean the cell, what do you all use? white vinegar n water has been mentioned.

Darin / BPerry -you both have size 60 SWCG’s and pool sizes in the neighborhood of mine. During the hot part of the summer, how many hours a day are you running your pumps and what % on the cell when everything is dialed in?

Notice “liquid chlorine” mentioned. Meaning bleach or is there another option you all use? I tried the BBB method one year yrs but have generally always used shock granules.

I’ve always run it fairly close to 50/50 day/night just to keep it turned over more regularly. Not opposed to running it 16 hrs 8pm to noon if there’s no issue with having it sit stagnant for 8hrs straight during the hottest part of the day. Never thought much about the rates. I need to look...

When I say dry acid I’m talking about the Bio Guard PH Decreaser . Comes in 8# bag of granules. Maybe I’m using the wrong term? It sounds like, speaking very generally at this point, I’ll need to run the SWGC much higher than I had anticipated. Closer to 80-100%. Interesting since they and...