New Pool - Correlation btw salt and temp?

[susie]

We have a new pool with a swg. We started the swg about two weeks ago and everything was great (pool temp was around 72). Now, the meter (Intellichlor) is indicating low salt. I added 30lbs yesterday and in the afternoon got a nice green light again. This a.m., I have the orange "need salt" light. The pool temp is 63 - could the low temp possibly be giving me a false "need salt" indication? Is there any correlation between pool water temperature and the accuracy of the meter on the SWG unit?

Thanks,

 

[EskimoPie]

I've had to have an intellichlor replaced due to salt sensing issues and I've read of several others that have also. I wouldn't recommend adding any salt off the intellichlor's recommendations. Definitely buy yourself some salt test strips before you go adding any salt.

The lower the temp I would assume the longer it would take for the salt to FULLY dissolve in the water... I know when I initially added salt after my build, it took almost a week for the intellichlor to be happy with the levels.

 

[susie]

Thanks for reply - have salt strips on order - I think you are right and now suspect the sensor on the meter. I have a green light this morning and having no problems generating Cl at 20% on the SWG. I've made no changes or added anything so it's good advice to get the salt strips and test yourself.