Should I calibrate the system as far as salt and temp to the test strips and thermometer or leave it set from the factory? Also, what is a good starting point for output? My old system didn't have percentage only operated on run time.
JasonLion said:Start at 50% and see what happens. The best thing is to test the FC level each evening and adjust the percentage based on what you get for each of the first several days, until you get FC roughly in the right range. After that you can test every other, or every third, day for a while until you dial it in more exactly.
On a brand new unit the salt level is very likely to be more precise on the SWG than the test strips, so I would leave that alone. Water temperature is more debatable, you can calibrate that if you want, just keep in mind that it is essentially measuring the water temperature at the skimmer/drain, which often isn't the same as the temperature taken in other spots.
A few questions.jsw5620 said:Should I calibrate the system as far as salt and temp to the test strips and thermometer or leave it set from the factory? Also, what is a good starting point for output? My old system didn't have percentage only operated on run time.
Dalandlord said:A few questions.
What size cell do you have? RC-52
What is your CYA level? 80
What city or climate do you live in? Central Alabama
jsw5620 said:Still I can't find anything about whether running the equipment at night or day is better, or split the run time up with half during day and half at night. :lol:
jsw5620 said:I let the system run overnight on power level 2 at 50%. The FC increased from 6.5ppm to 7.5ppm overnight at that level. That doesn't seem that much to me, but at least it increased and didn't have to pour bleach in it for the first time. Letting it run today to see what the results are going to be.
personalpoolsandspas said:running the swg at night is merely preference. running all of your EQUIPMENT at night may have cost savings. It depends on your electric utility.