Adding Salt / SWG off time?

[parkinsmith]

When they did my new pool start up last fall and added the salt they told me to keep the SWG off for 24 hrs. I just needed to add a bag today , when adding just one bag does the same hold true? Do I keep the SWG off for 24 hrs? What is the best protocol for this when you just need to bump up the salt a bit?

 

[woodyp]

That FIRST 24 hours is just to make sure you have in enough for the SWG to actually operate in range. Top it off any time.

 

[Jimrahbe]

P,

I too only turn the cell off if I am adding a several bags of salt. For one or two bags, I just dump it in and sweep it around with the cell still on.

Thanks,

Jim R.

 

[generessler]

I'd turn off the cell for a couple of hours or until the sensor is steady. For a couple of bags, mine has reported 6000 ppm a few minutes after adding. It backs down to expected values within an hour or two. I think unmixed salty water hugs the bottom because it's heavier and gets pulled into the main drains.

Very high salt stresses the electronics because it has extra low electrical resistance. There should be safety circuits to prevent problems, but why take the chance?

My SWG manual specifically says turn off the cell when adding. I looked at yours. No mention. So maybe yours doesn't care.

More on this topic here.

 

[Jimrahbe]

P,

As a side note... My main drain is only open about 5% as I like more skimming.. I see no reason to use the main drain at all except I want to have some fresh water flow through the pipe. If I had to do it all over again, I would not have a main drain at all.

Thanks,

Jim R.

 

[parkinsmith]

I'd turn off the cell for a couple of hours or until the sensor is steady. For a couple of bags, mine has reported 6000 ppm a few minutes after adding. It backs down to expected values within an hour or two. I think unmixed salty water hugs the bottom because it's heavier and gets pulled into the main drains.

Very high salt stresses the electronics because it has extra low electrical resistance. There should be safety circuits to prevent problems, but why take the chance?

My SWG manual specifically says turn off the cell when adding. I looked at yours. No mention. So maybe yours doesn't care.

More on this topic here.

Thank you so much for the info , I turned mine off when I added the salt seems wise to leave it off for 12- 24 hours. Looking to do what is best for the equipment and pool. Thanks again for the feedback!