Thanks for the clarification. Any advice on how long I should leave the cell in 100% output mode? Most likely until the Chlorine levels are brought up?
Brand New Pentair IC60 not producing Chlorine
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Thanks for the clarification. Any advice on how long I should leave the cell in 100% output mode? Most likely until the Chlorine levels are brought up?
You should use liquid chlorine to get a good fc level and then do an OCLT to see if a full SLAM is needed.
Then, make sure that the production of chlorine is sufficient to keep the fc at or slightly above the recommended level.
I would recommend that you increase the CYA to at least 50 or 60.
Then, make sure that the production of chlorine is sufficient to keep the fc at or slightly above the recommended level.
I would recommend that you increase the CYA to at least 50 or 60.
Can I use the liquid Chlorine while the SWG is running? I would imagine it would not hurt it by adding LC to the deep skimmer to then flow through the pump and system. Thoughts?
I would turn the SWG off for now. Then, pour the liquid chlorine into the return stream and then brush the pool.
Target about 10 ppm.
At sunset, check fc and recheck at sunrise to see if you lose more than 1.0 ppm fc overnight.
Target about 10 ppm.
At sunset, check fc and recheck at sunrise to see if you lose more than 1.0 ppm fc overnight.
Turned SWG to 0% output and poured about 120oz of Liquid Chlorine into the deep end skimmer.
120 oz of 12.5% chlorine is about 3.9 ppm in 30,000 gallons. So, you might need to add some more to get to about 10 ppm.
In general, it's not good practice to add chemicals through the skimmer.
When adding liquid, pour the liquid slowly into the return stream and then brush the pool to mix.
In general, it's not good practice to add chemicals through the skimmer.
When adding liquid, pour the liquid slowly into the return stream and then brush the pool to mix.
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James,
Thank you for the tip not to add chemicals directly to the skimmer, I was not aware of that. In the future, I will add near the return stream and then brush.
Did the OCLT test and checked Chlorine levels this morning and I did not lose more than 1ppm. I think I know what may have caused the issue. When the SWG started flashing indicating there was high salt, I drained 8" to 12" of water, which in doing so I am sure I lost some Chlorine. When I replaced the water lost, I left the SWG at the current level of production, at that time it was 18%. I do not think it could keep up with manufacturing the amount of Chlorine it needed to be efficient. I could be wrong, but that is my thoughts...
Thanks again to all who gave me advice.
Greg
Thanks again to all who gave me advice.
Greg
Ok, good news. Just make sure to keep production up high enough to maintain at least the minimum fc for the CYA.