FC climbing

[CosmicMiami]

I'm pretty comfortable with my chemistry at this point. TA may be a little high but I'll let that adjust.

Yesterday,

FC=6.5
pH=7.6
TA=90
CYA=60-70


Today,

FC=8.0
pH=7.6
TA=100

Currently my SWG runs for 5 hours a day. I will dial that down to 4 hours tomorrow. I'm wondering though, for a pool my size, what is the minimum the pump/filter should operate?

Unfortunately, it's an INTEX and I can't dial in SWG hours and total pump hours. It's all or nothing. At least I don't know how to do that. I will shut off the pump tomorrow. Test the next day and see what happens.

Thanks in advance.

 

[AftonJeeper]

There is no minimum run time. The goal is to keep the water clear and balanced. You might need to run for 2 hours, it may only be 20 minutes. FC demand in the winter months is very small for most pools.

One thing to watch for is if the water temp gets below 60° the salt cell will stop producing chlorine and you may need to manually dose.

 

[CosmicMiami]

One thing to watch for is if the water temp gets below 60° the salt cell will stop producing chlorine and you may need to manually dose.

I'm in Miami. I don't think temp below 60 is a problem! Sorry y'all.

Going to reduce it leave it off tomorrow and set for 3 hours on the following day and see what happens.

Thanks.

I'm pretty happy with my chemistry now. And the water is crystal clear. BTW, temp is 78 after a bright sunny day today. It was down to 74 the other day but we had overnight temps of 62 for a couple nights.