Does anything but salt affect salt?

[Jellwood]

Hiya. SWG newbie here...read a few threads on salt replacement/addition frequency (???) and have followed SWG balancing steps from TFP.
Tonight’s test:
FC 6
CC 0
CYA 70
TA 80
Ph 7.6
Taylor test kit salt level: 3000
Yesterday it was 3200
Wednesday it was 3300
No water loss, rain, or leaks.

Is that normal?

 

[mknauss]

How did you measure 3300 ppm? The test is in increments of 200 ppm.

All within error range of the test.

 

[Jimrahbe]

J,

Are you using a speed-stir or smart-stir.. If not, you should.. It is the only way to get repeatable readings.

Thanks,

Jim R.

 

[reggiehammond]

When did you add salt? I’ve noticed it takes several days to stabilize in my pool to a consistent reading. Consider taking 3 samples from different areas and compare results.

 

[Jellwood]

Ah. Good point...I guess it was the cell that read 3300 but the 3200 and 3000 were definitely the Taylor test & more accurate!

next question: does higher salinity help generate higher FC given the same pump run time and %?

Right now I’m running 80% for 10 hours during the day to get the FC 6. I think the rpm is 2500 or thereabouts. Can’t tell because the stupid Jandy aqua link app doesn’t work (so basically I have 2 speeds: prime and regular haha). So...if I add more salt could I get more FC with lower % or less run time?

 

[Jellwood]

When did you add salt? I’ve noticed it takes several days to stabilize in my pool to a consistent reading. Consider taking 3 samples from different areas and compare results.

Good idea. It was last added on Wednesday. Will do!

 

[Jellwood]

J,

Are you using a speed-stir or smart-stir.. If not, you should.. It is the only way to get repeatable readings.

Thanks,

Jim R.

@Jimrahbe good to know! Was not using any kind of stir...just swirling by hand. Will get one!!

 

[mknauss]

next question: does higher salinity help generate higher FC given the same pump run time and %?

No