- Mar 5, 2017
- 603
- Pool Size
- 17000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-9)
Here’s the results for the new pool chemistry. I’m managing 2 pools presently and sharing my test kit between the 2, so it’s taken a few days to get them. Honestly, I expected the pool company (who last visited last Monday-6 days ago) to have actually managed this pool. #frustratedattheindustry.
I just bought a Taylor salt test kit and tested twice as I couldn’t believe my initial results. Same for my CYA, and the Chlorine. I’m really borderline livid, as I have never come across a pool managed previously by a pool service that I’ve taken over where the chemistry and/or pool equipment aren’t really in order. I digress...
FC: 0.5
CYA: 0 (Huh!? I couldn’t get a reading, the dot was visible all the way full)
Ph: 7.6 (OK)
TA: 80
Salt: 600-800 ppm (Huh?-This is supposed to be a Salt Water Pool!)
Calcium Hardness: 300 ppm
TDS: 600 ppm
This is my first salt pool. Deeply concered me initially was the SWCG panel was reading 300ppm, and though it’s off-it ain’t off by much! Could this level of the test (600-800ppm) damage the SWCG? I realize I need to inspect the cell now, so I’ll research that how-to shortly. The SWCG cell was installed in late 2016, and SWCG control panel is older.
- I turned off the SWCG today, and
- I’ve got 2 gallons of liquid chlorine on board to bring up the FC (poured in after test of 0.5].
- Poured in 2lbs of CYA Stabilizer, running pump all night and will re-test tomorrow.
- I bought 2 40lb. bags of salt, but need a consult before adding.
The previous owners did say they drained/refilled the pool 3-4 months ago, to repair the pebble and media blast. I’m surmising the pool tech never added enough salt? Guess it doesn’t matter.
I just bought a Taylor salt test kit and tested twice as I couldn’t believe my initial results. Same for my CYA, and the Chlorine. I’m really borderline livid, as I have never come across a pool managed previously by a pool service that I’ve taken over where the chemistry and/or pool equipment aren’t really in order. I digress...
FC: 0.5
CYA: 0 (Huh!? I couldn’t get a reading, the dot was visible all the way full)
Ph: 7.6 (OK)
TA: 80
Salt: 600-800 ppm (Huh?-This is supposed to be a Salt Water Pool!)
Calcium Hardness: 300 ppm
TDS: 600 ppm
This is my first salt pool. Deeply concered me initially was the SWCG panel was reading 300ppm, and though it’s off-it ain’t off by much! Could this level of the test (600-800ppm) damage the SWCG? I realize I need to inspect the cell now, so I’ll research that how-to shortly. The SWCG cell was installed in late 2016, and SWCG control panel is older.
- I turned off the SWCG today, and
- I’ve got 2 gallons of liquid chlorine on board to bring up the FC (poured in after test of 0.5].
- Poured in 2lbs of CYA Stabilizer, running pump all night and will re-test tomorrow.
- I bought 2 40lb. bags of salt, but need a consult before adding.
The previous owners did say they drained/refilled the pool 3-4 months ago, to repair the pebble and media blast. I’m surmising the pool tech never added enough salt? Guess it doesn’t matter.