JasonLion said:JohnT, that wasn't the way I wasn't imagining it, but I suppose it is what you said. The way you have it drawn, all you can do is increase the flow in solar mode, which isn't what I believe is needed.
I would do something similar, but put both of the inputs to the LQ after the diverter, one on the pool line and one on the solar line. Then each line can be individually adjusted for any desired from rate in each mode independent of the other.
Sabot said:Just for clarification purposes:
On my Liquidator, between 3 to about 3.5 on the flow indicator is the working area for me. In this range I can minimize the loss of FC. I do not attempt to maintain an exact number. When I need to raise the FC in small amounts, I adjust my Liquidator in the 3.5 to just under 4 on the flow indicator range. 4 and above is wide open and will spike the FC above 10ppm in 10 hours of pump on time.
It just occurred to me, I think I just thought of what is the root cause of the spike of FC in the pool when the solar is on. During my testing, I have noticed an initial spike on the flow indicator close to 4 flow indicator after the solar comes fully online. I don’t recall how long it takes for the spike to level off. From memory, it seems that the spike last for more then a minute but less then an hour. (I know not clear enough!) I will do some more testing and observations, posting my results.
JasonLion said:Yes, the second picture is exactly what I was imagining. That approach really ought to work because both modes can be adjusted as needed.
Sabot said:Mark,
I noticed when I was re-reading your posts that you asked what pressure valve I was using. I put that on there but it’s not installed yet. I am getting the valve in today and I will install it over the weekend. The valve is a George Fischer V82 valve. (Here is the link: http://www.us.piping.georgefischer.com/ ... 99A2CDD8FA
Just to make sure I fully understand your question " is the flow indicator are proportional to flow" could you clearify what you mean for a newbie? I think I understand but...
Solar On
(Setting on the Flow Indicator)
(5) 1m:15sec
(4) 1m:37sec
(3) 2m:28sec
(2) 4m:10sec
(1) 7m:25sec
GPM:
(5) 1
(4) 1
(3) .5
(2) .25
(1) .14
Solar Off
(Setting on the Flow Indicator)
(5) 1m:48sec
(4) 2m:8sec
(3) 3m:01sec
(2) 4m:27sec
(1) 7m:26sec
GPM:
(5) 1
(4) 1
(3) .5
(2) .25
(1) .14
Sabot said:When I recorded the flow rate, I tested each setting 3 times and average the 3 reading into what I reported. When it's not too hot outside, I will repeat. The higher rates where much more accurate for it didn't take long to fill that jug compaired to the 1-2 settings. Man that took forever!