Converting to salt- 1500 ppm in pool within 30 days startup

[Tom09]

Interesting that diamond crystal costs more than Morton pool salt. Morton’s still a no go?

 

[wireform]

Here's a picture of my salt brine tank of my water softener in my home. Needed salt and all sources were closed so I resorted to a friend that keeps spare on hand. To my dismay all he had was Morton yellow bag and just grabbed one to cover the water line to avoid stratification in the regeneration cycle. Next morning went to check the salt level post cycle and this crud was floating in the water. Slightly tedious it was but I got 99% of the dirt with a kitchen spatula sifter which I never new we had until the moment arose.
Amazon.com

 

[Saturn94]

There’s a million posts on this topic and still a variety of opinions. Sorry for starting another one =(
I’m trying to figure out the best salt to buy to convert pool over. I am looking to purchase 400 lbs+ I do see this one posted frequently,

Diamond Crystal Solar Naturals Water Softener Salt Crystals 100012454 - The Home Depot

Minimize accumulation of brine tank residue by using this Solar Naturals Water Softener Salt Crystals from Diamond Crystal.

www.homedepot.com

Should I be looking for a pool salt? There’s no clear pick since everyone has their opinions.
I want to go to SCP and see what salt they carry, unless anyone knows.

I’ve personally have had issues with the following products, so I avoid them;

Aquasalt
Mortons
Diamond Crystal Splash Ready Pool Salt

Though I personally haven’t tried Clorox salt, I’ve read multiple reports about problems, so I avoid it as well.

For some time now I’ve been using the product you linked, Diamond Crystals Solar Naturals for water softeners, without issues, so I stick with it.

 

[Tom09]

Here's a picture of my salt brine tank of my water softener in my home. Needed salt and all sources were closed so I resorted to a friend that keeps spare on hand. To my dismay all he had was Morton yellow bag and just grabbed one to cover the water line to avoid stratification in the regeneration cycle. Next morning went to check the salt level post cycle and this crud was floating in the water. Slightly tedious it was but I got 99% of the dirt with a kitchen spatula sifter which I never new we had until the moment arose.
Amazon.com
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Wow yuck !!

 

[Tom09]

I’ve personally have had issues with the following products, so I avoid them;

Aquasalt
Mortons
Diamond Crystal Splash Ready Pool Salt

Though I personally haven’t tried Clorox salt, I’ve read multiple reports about problems, so I avoid it as well.

For some time now I’ve been using the product you linked, Diamond Crystals Solar Naturals for water softeners, without issues, so I stick with it.

Yes, I seen your post on aquasalt so I dug a bit deeper into them.

 

[Tom09]

I just did a salt test for the first time, is this right , I tested 1500 ppm? All I’ve done is add Muriatic acid and liquid chlorine… seems quite high imo

 

[Saturn94]

I just did a salt test for the first time, is this right , I tested 1500 ppm? All I’ve done is add Muriatic acid and liquid chlorine… seems quite high imo

Liquid chlorine (and MA?) add salt to the pool, so what you are seeing is perfectly normal and harmless.

 

[Tom09]

Liquid chlorine (and MA?) add salt to the pool, so what you are seeing is perfectly normal and harmless.

1500 ppm? Seems high for a month, about 4 gallons of Muriatic acid 31.45 and about 13 gallons of chlorine.. according to TFP it shouldn’t be that high unless I tested incorrectly.

 

[proavia]

1500 ppm? Seems high for a month, about 4 gallons of Muriatic acid 31.45 and about 13 gallons of chlorine.. according to TFP it shouldn’t be that high unless I tested incorrectly.

Explain your testing procedure.

 

[Saturn94]

1500 ppm? Seems high for a month, about 4 gallons of Muriatic acid 31.45 and about 13 gallons of chlorine.. according to TFP it shouldn’t be that high unless I tested incorrectly.

It’s possible your fill water already had salt in it to begin with. What are you using to test salt?

In the end, it doesn’t particularly matter since 1500ppm salt (or even twice that to run a SWCG) is no big deal.

 

[KenKasza]

I just did a salt test for the first time, is this right , I tested 1500 ppm? All I’ve done is add Muriatic acid and liquid chlorine… seems quite high imo

Before I converted to salt, my initial salt reading was 1200ppm. You can always do a second test.
Like @proavia asked, what are you using and how did you test for salt?

 

[Tom09]

Explain your testing procedure.

I have the Taylor k-1766 test and followed the directions. Stopped when it became a reddish color.

 

[wireform]

Hopefully you used the 10ml measurement cause instructions almost miss that.

 

[Tom09]

Hopefully you used the 10ml measurement cause instructions almost miss that.

Yes I did, but I’ll retest again

 

[PoolStored]

I just did a salt test for the first time, is this right , I tested 1500 ppm? All I’ve done is add Muriatic acid and liquid chlorine… seems quite high imo

The test is 200ppm per drop. Not possible to get 1500.

Are you saying 15 drops? If so, your salt is 3000ppm.

 

[Tom09]

The test is 200ppm per drop. Not possible to get 1500.

Are you saying 15 drops? If so, your salt is 3000ppm.

It was 7-8 drops so I split it, sorry for the confusion

 

[Tom09]

This time I got 6 drops, I have my pump higher speed at the moment.

 

[PoolStored]

Make sure the reagent bottle is vertical. VERY SLOWLY SQEEZE the drops. Let them get big and drop under their own weight.

 

[wireform]

^^^^^^+1
To add make sure reagent bottles are perfectly vertical.

 

[Tom09]

Make sure the reagent bottle is vertical. VERY SLOWLY SQEEZE the drops. Let them get big and drop under their own weight.

It’s vertical, not sure how fast I squeezed. I’m going to pick up the salt here shortly, I’ve read to add half so I can re test then and really pay attention. If I need 3600 ppm for ic40, guess I can start with 1200 as starting point and add how much?