I have a 10,000 gallon IG pool. It is a SWG. According to the manual the level needs to be maintained at 2700 - 3200 ppm. My controllers shows it at 2600 ppm over the last two days. I do I determine how much more salt I need to add? :?:
How do calculate how much salt I need
- Thread starter cezlaw
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Go to poolcalculator.com, but I'd recommend you verify the reading with test strips before you add too much.
First, you need to pick a target salt level. The salt level tends to drift down slowly over the course of a season because of water replacement from rain and splash out, so it is best to start near the high end of the recommended range. In your case that means 3100 or 3200.
Then you can plug in the size of your pool, current salt level, and target salt level into my Pool Calculator, see the link in my signature, and it will tell you how many pounds of salt need to be added (40 to 50 lbs).
Then you can plug in the size of your pool, current salt level, and target salt level into my Pool Calculator, see the link in my signature, and it will tell you how many pounds of salt need to be added (40 to 50 lbs).
JohnT said:
Good idea on the test strips. Didn't know that existed. I can get at any pool supplier I suppose?
Pretty sure AquaChek salt strips are a favorite around here.
If you can't find them locally, check with Dave (duraleigh) at TF Test Kits (link in my sig & on home page).
If you can't find them locally, check with Dave (duraleigh) at TF Test Kits (link in my sig & on home page).
Run your goldline system at 3200 as opposed to the lower end of the scale. You might find this thread useful also
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