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I'm also looking to 'reinstall' a salt system after giving up a few years ago. A good resource I found (besides here, obviously) is Discount Salt Pool I realize they have a profit motive but I liked their comparison engine to different brands. So far I'm leaning towards Circupool.

So the control box was discontinued and replaced with the new one.... got it.

I'm not sure.. the cell is long gone but, if it helps, this is the controller. Now that I can see the link you posted - no, I did not have the EI

Thanks! The reason they are spec'ing the TruClear is they said the AquaPure had been discontinued. But it's still on the Jandy website so not sure why they're recommending one over the other. It looks like I had the 1400 model previously.

When the pool was originally built I had a Jandy AquaPure that worked well. I got tired of replacing cells so decommissioned that and now just use liquid chlorine. I'm considering installing a new SWG (Jandy TruClear) and the pool service company is recommending adding a CO2 injection system...

I currently have the Taylor K-1004 6-Way Test Kit for Free Chlorine, Total Chlorine, Bromine, pH (acid demand), Alkalinity (DPD) I saw the TFTestKits.net site. Is there an add on for my Taylor that would cover CYA or do you recommend replacing with one of their kits?

Thanks! I'll do a 50% drain and then adjust accordingly. All the folks here have been fantastic! THANK YOU!

Here are the readings as of a week ago. While the pool does contain salt, I no longer have the SWG. pH 7.5 Alk 158 CyA 134 FAC 0.2 TAC 0.4 CH 555 TDS 3000 Pho 330 FE 0 CU 0.2 I'm honestly embarrassed that these got so away from me!!!!! THANKS!

Yes, I have a basic one but don’t think it tests everything. Thanks.

Thanks guys. So what’s the average life span on plaster? Pool is 17 y/o, in Austin, and has two huge post oak trees above (if this matters).

Very helpful James! Thanks for the advice. I liked the SWG but just figured I could buy a lot of tabs for what I was spending on a new cell every 3 years. I’ll see if I can find the latest pool test from Leslie’s. The CYA was also quite high. Thank you!

We had a SWG for about 10 yrs and I got tired of spending 700-800 every 3 yrs on a new cell so now just treat it like it’s a non salt pool. I’ll share full numbers once I am back home. If anyone has tips on a better SWG cell that has longer life, I’m all ears. Previously had a Jandy AquaClear.

We have a dark color plaster that, over 17 yrs, has developed this splotchiness or etching. I realize there’s algae and that’s being addressed soon. Any thoughts on addressing the etching? Thank you!!!

Yes, I didn’t really think through the implications when he told me how he was setting it up. That works ok in normal operation but if I need to run the pump continuously for any reason, I don’t want to be forced to have the booster run. Going to call them back. Issues - the TDS is way high...

Yes, I use the app to control the speed now and the pump (both pumps actually) have constant power from the Intermatic. Considering all the risks, and the comparable cost, I’ll likely use a submersible pump.

Thanks for the tip and the link but I'm also planning to do some washing of the plaster so need it (mostly) empty to do this.

Unfortunately no. They wired them both into an Intermatic timer (that's now basically an on/off switch only. Main pump is Jandy VSFHP185DV2A, Booster is Polaris PB4-60 I don't think I can do it. He set it when he installed the two pumps (plus the iAqua Link control system) I'm not sure. I...

Hello, After 17 years, my water is in need of replacement and I need to drain a 12K gallon pool. Since I'm able to shutoff the skimmers to isolate the main drain, I was planning to use the main pump to drain. (Thanks to TFP for advice in this area!) However, I recently replaced the main pump...

Thanks for the tips! Would it make a difference if my chlorine is all 3” pucks, in individually sealed plastic bags as opposed to bulk in a not-well-sealed 50# container? I never use liquid chlorine, which I agree would be more volatile.

So after about 10 years I learned that hard way that you shouldn't store pool chemicals in a Central Texas garage. Lots of rust on things, especially on a mountain bike that was stored on the wall about 5' from my pool shelf. All spokes blown out, etc..... It could've been worse! I bought a...

Thanks for the responses everyone. Sounds like I just need to keep a closer eye on the pressure and clean more frequently.

I have a Jandy CL340 with a 12,000 plaster pool (SWG). With regular (6 month) cleaning, I got almost 5 years out of the original Jandy/Zodiac cartridges. After replacing them with Pleatco's, I've cleaned them three times in 15 months when the pressure increases around 10psi (from 10-20). Does...

Thanks! Yes, that's the sensor I have.

Great feedback Ping! I admit I am sometimes lax at keeping the pool balanced. The scale seems to form pretty quickly (1-2 months) but I always thought it was just due to the mineral content in the water but there's been minimal city water added to the pool since filling 10 years ago. "sensor...

Hi, I have a 12,000 gallon in-ground pool in Austin Texas (lots of mineral in water) that was originally installed with a JandyAquaPure 1400 SWG. When it’s working it seems to work well but in ten years I’ve had to replace the control board once, the flow sensor at least twice, and I’m coming...