My pump's been running 24/7 and posted results are based on a brand new IC60 less than a week old set at 80%. I guess I could check the salt.
The SWG is installed horizontally. I wonder...
Black Algae, Wire Brush, New Plaster
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My pump's been running 24/7 and posted results are based on a brand new IC60 less than a week old set at 80%. I guess I could check the salt.
The SWG is installed horizontally. I wonder...
ProStreetCamaro, The OP has a commercial pool and the FC demand is much, much, much higher than a typical backyard pool. The OPs just upgraded their SWG to accommodate for their FC demand and there are no issues of scaling or low salt.
edjanowsky, most of us just kick in a bag or two of salt whenever our indicators say low salt. I don't think you have any issues with your salt, your SWG or how it was installed.
ProStreetCamaro - your pool is living the TFP dream! Great work! For those seeking thrift, the lower the % means the longer between cell replacements. Of course, you are correct, too low, and algae = avoidable bleach expenses.
edjanowsky - important note - just because it *might* not be able to keep up in the summer without twice a week bleach help doesn't mean it won't be perfectly capable the rest of the year. Water temp, UV exposure, and bather load are roughly at max right now. For it to be doing 80% of your FC needs indicates it will be cruise control the rest of the year. If you are looking for a totally hands off during the summer solution, it appears you might need an even bigger one, assuming salt levels are correct, install was correct, unit is working properly, etc. If you manually bring the pool up to like halfway to shock or so twice a week, I'm thinking perhaps the current SWG would be able to maintain 4-8 between your trips. Perhaps that would reduce your workload. I'm not sure how often you have to check the pool (by law or your own responsibility/preference) but either way, this SWG is certainly doing better. Good enough, up to you
I wonder if you still have black algae consuming FC increasing demand. Can be challenging to do valid OCLT when there is a bather load so often and massive rains.
edjanowsky - important note - just because it *might* not be able to keep up in the summer without twice a week bleach help doesn't mean it won't be perfectly capable the rest of the year. Water temp, UV exposure, and bather load are roughly at max right now. For it to be doing 80% of your FC needs indicates it will be cruise control the rest of the year. If you are looking for a totally hands off during the summer solution, it appears you might need an even bigger one, assuming salt levels are correct, install was correct, unit is working properly, etc. If you manually bring the pool up to like halfway to shock or so twice a week, I'm thinking perhaps the current SWG would be able to maintain 4-8 between your trips. Perhaps that would reduce your workload. I'm not sure how often you have to check the pool (by law or your own responsibility/preference) but either way, this SWG is certainly doing better. Good enough, up to you
I wonder if you still have black algae consuming FC increasing demand. Can be challenging to do valid OCLT when there is a bather load so often and massive rains.
I check the pool daily because I'm anal like that, and because I don't have enough experience yet to be comfortable and especially with the changes.
We're definitely peaking right now on multiple levels. And a valid OCLT is likely impossible for about three+ weeks, but I'll watch for an earlier opportunity. Fortunately the PS is only a two minute golf cart ride and their bleach is mighty cheap @ $0.31/oz for NaOCl ($4.99/gallon of 12.5%).
We're definitely peaking right now on multiple levels. And a valid OCLT is likely impossible for about three+ weeks, but I'll watch for an earlier opportunity. Fortunately the PS is only a two minute golf cart ride and their bleach is mighty cheap @ $0.31/oz for NaOCl ($4.99/gallon of 12.5%).
This afternoon's readings are as follows.
FC 3
CC 0
pH 7.6
I added a gallon of 12.5 bleach and bumped it up to 100% 24/7.
FC 3
CC 0
pH 7.6
I added a gallon of 12.5 bleach and bumped it up to 100% 24/7.
This morning's readings are as follows.
FC 9
CC 0
pH 8.0
I added a quart of muriatic.
Approaching a month since you reported TA, and you've added a lot of acid, so it's a good idea to check it soon. Unless TA is below 20, don't raise it since you're battling PH rise.
This morning's readings are as follows.
FC 11 WOW!
CC 0.5
TA 80
I'm quite pleased the SWG running at 100% appears to have overcome yesterday's sunshine and bathing load. A 57% overnight increase in FC is very considerable.
This afternoon's readings are as follows.
FC 6.5
CC 0
pH 7.6
I can't wait to see if FC bounces back again in the morning.
This morning's readings are as follows.
FC 10
CC 0
pH 7.8
I added a quart of MA.
This afternoon's readings are as follows.
FC 9
CC 0
pH 7.4
It was cloudier today and a light bathing load.
well this is certainly making a big dent in your bleach expense! Hopefully you're able to turn it way down after the summer passes and it will still be good for several years. Whether it actually ends up cheaper or not, it sure is less jugs and less impact to your cashflow. Also, safer for bathers
You make a great example of why commercial pools in the southern USA might want to go extra big and 3-4x their SWG purchases.
You make a great example of why commercial pools in the southern USA might want to go extra big and 3-4x their SWG purchases.
