- Feb 6, 2018
- 184
- Pool Size
- 21000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
I'm a new pool owner of a 26k vinyl in-ground pool with a SWG that was completed in late fall. I live on the Virginia coast where we typically have 45F winter highs/35F winter lows. With the SWG off (due to winter low temps), FC = 0 and CYA = 0. I've been maintaining pH and Alk. The pool builder and 2 local pool shops said that its OK to leave FC and CYA at 0 UNTIL the weather starts to heat up, then I really need to get on top of it. A few questions:
1. At what pool water temperature does my SWG start working (Hayward T-Cell-15)?
2. At what water temp should I get all my chemistry in band for the summer?
3. My pool builder is coming by on Monday or Tuesday to raise the salt (currently 2300ppm) within band. Due to this temporary warm weather (highs in the 70s now, back to the 50s next week), pool temp went up to 60F a couple of days ago and the salt cell is working but FC is still zero (due to the low salt?). Should I add FC in the meantime? Speaking of that, what type of Chlorine and shock do I add to a SWG pool?
4. Any general guidelines for hours of operation of a 2 speed pump when the SWG is OFF in winter? My pool is currently clear with 2 hrs High Speed & 8 hours LOW speed operation.
THANKS!!!!
1. At what pool water temperature does my SWG start working (Hayward T-Cell-15)?
2. At what water temp should I get all my chemistry in band for the summer?
3. My pool builder is coming by on Monday or Tuesday to raise the salt (currently 2300ppm) within band. Due to this temporary warm weather (highs in the 70s now, back to the 50s next week), pool temp went up to 60F a couple of days ago and the salt cell is working but FC is still zero (due to the low salt?). Should I add FC in the meantime? Speaking of that, what type of Chlorine and shock do I add to a SWG pool?
4. Any general guidelines for hours of operation of a 2 speed pump when the SWG is OFF in winter? My pool is currently clear with 2 hrs High Speed & 8 hours LOW speed operation.
THANKS!!!!