Aqua Rite Not Quite Right
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Hayward Aquarite Goldline Display Board - GLX-PCB-DSP - INYOPools.com
AquaRite Display PCB (OEM) GLX-PCB-DSP
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Gotcha. I have cranked it up to an indicated 100% on auto at this time, although if the diagnostic percentage display is correct, my actual rheostat range is about 24% to 80%.See edit above
Ok, I see the display PCB also houses the rheostat, so that might fix my issue. Thanks so much for posting up the video and the link JamesW!Hayward Aquarite Goldline Display Board - GLX-PCB-DSP - INYOPools.com
AquaRite Display PCB (OEM) GLX-PCB-DSP
https://www.polytecpools.com/Hayward-AquaRite-Replacement-Display-PCB-Board_p_6712.html
Spraying the dial with contact cleaner might help, but I don't know if it is a good solution or not.
I was able to get some test strips at Walmart that show free chlorine, so here is what they told me:
Low Hardness
High Total Chlorine
Very High Free Chlorine. Had added a 1.5 gallons 3 hours earlier.
pH 7.8, down from 8.2 three hours earlier at which time I added 28 ounces of 13% muriatic acid. Going to retest tomorrow if able.
Alkalinity OK
Stabilizer 100-OK. I will have more reagent by Tuesday afternoon and get a better reading.
The pool is looking clear, but there is a green tint still. The pool tech advised this could happen as a result of the sand filter changeout due to their use of Ruby Red filter media. I need to get another test strip in tomorrow before adjusting anything to see where everything shakes out and see my overnight loss of chlorine.
Low Hardness
High Total Chlorine
Very High Free Chlorine. Had added a 1.5 gallons 3 hours earlier.
pH 7.8, down from 8.2 three hours earlier at which time I added 28 ounces of 13% muriatic acid. Going to retest tomorrow if able.
Alkalinity OK
Stabilizer 100-OK. I will have more reagent by Tuesday afternoon and get a better reading.
The pool is looking clear, but there is a green tint still. The pool tech advised this could happen as a result of the sand filter changeout due to their use of Ruby Red filter media. I need to get another test strip in tomorrow before adjusting anything to see where everything shakes out and see my overnight loss of chlorine.
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- Jul 21, 2013
- 65,505
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
We do not advise on water chemistry based on test strip tests. They are too inaccurate.
Get the Taylor K2006c or TFT Test Kits if you want to follow TFP methods and advice.
Test Kits Compared
Get the Taylor K2006c or TFT Test Kits if you want to follow TFP methods and advice.
Test Kits Compared
I have a TF-100 on the way, but I wanted to get a ballpark as soon as possible and this was my solution.
- Jul 21, 2013
- 65,505
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
Note that pH tests are inaccurate and will read high when FC is over 10ppm.
You may have a false high pH reading and are lowering your pH to levels that can damage your pool and equipment.
You may have a false high pH reading and are lowering your pH to levels that can damage your pool and equipment.
- Jul 21, 2013
- 65,505
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
You should do nothing except add liquid chlorine to your pool daily until you get your test kit.
Will do.
pH readings being inaccurate due to high FC, would that also be the case if you were using an electronic pH meter? I have access to Hanna and Apera units that I could use.
- Jul 21, 2013
- 65,505
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
PH readings are inaccurate when using drop color matching test.
pH meters must be calibrated with pH 7 & 10 calibrating solutions to be accurate.
- Jun 1, 2018
- 16,067
- Pool Size
- 26000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
Sadly you wasted $$ on the strips- would have been better to spend that on more liquid chlorine. They didn’t actually tell you anything. Their Broad Ranges & high & low mean zilch really. Strips are also easily “bleached out” & skewed by higher fc levels. Even at their best they are very inconsistent & too broad.
Just Add the 5ppm worth of liquid chlorine each day until your stuff comes.
A properly calibrated meter should be unaffected by the higher fc level.
If you wanna do more - hop in & brush,brush, brush! Go on a hunt for hidden algae. Drains, light niches, that coping around the stairs, overflow drain, auto fill etc. Every thing is suspect.
The filter media shouldn’t have any effect on the color of your water. Btw- Ruby sand is no better than regular pool filter sand - it’s just more expensive. It’s a zeolite type media & needs to be backwashed & rinsed extremely well when first put in or it can cloud the water. That doesn’t seem to be your issue. It’s looking very clear yet green.
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Just Add the 5ppm worth of liquid chlorine each day until your stuff comes.
A properly calibrated meter should be unaffected by the higher fc level.
If you wanna do more - hop in & brush,brush, brush! Go on a hunt for hidden algae. Drains, light niches, that coping around the stairs, overflow drain, auto fill etc. Every thing is suspect.
The filter media shouldn’t have any effect on the color of your water. Btw- Ruby sand is no better than regular pool filter sand - it’s just more expensive. It’s a zeolite type media & needs to be backwashed & rinsed extremely well when first put in or it can cloud the water. That doesn’t seem to be your issue. It’s looking very clear yet green.
Sand Filter Use and Care - Further Reading
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