Filling New Pool Q's

[RookiePick]

Here are the wider shots of the salt cell at 1300rpm for reference





That is about the size and volume of the bubbles in the cell during production and they are all moved through about 5 seconds or so after the cell switches off.

Definitely get more visible gas bubbles at the returns than at a higher speed. Eg 1900rpm is essentially imperceptible in daylight.

All good? Taking shots of the wrong thing?

 

[Newdude]

Taking shots of the wrong thing?

You did good. THANKS.

The teeny tiny champaign like bubbles are the normal operation of the cell. At a higher RPM they are less noticeable because they are a constant regardless of flow.

From how you described it, I thought the cell was filling with gas. We've seen them where the unit was half or more empty due to the 'bubble'.

 

[mgtfp]

That's looking good

 

[RookiePick]

Well I'm not happy with the skimming performance at 1300rpm as much as I think the reduced pump noise is nice. The electricity isn't a big deal as the solar panels cover the pump demand easily so I have returned to 1900rpm.

I might have a try of the variable return nozzles I mentioned earlier at some point as they should increase the velocity of the return despite the lower volume of water moving. It's quite possible that that won't help as the suction at the skimmer itself will be unchanged. I don't think I'll be rushing to do anything.

A bit frustrating I can't set different pump speeds for different filter cycles - a couple of hours of higher speed operation would most likely keep the pool well skimmed but you live and learn I guess. Sales staff don't really seem to have the best grasp on this stuff, which seems a bit silly as surely they can massage a bit more margin for themselves into better hardware set-ups.

 

[mgtfp]

Well I'm not happy with the skimming performance at 1300rpm as much as I think the reduced pump noise is nice. The electricity isn't a big deal as the solar panels cover the pump demand easily so I have returned to 1900rpm.

That's pretty much the same experience that I had. I've settled on 1800 default speed.

It's quite possible that that won't help as the suction at the skimmer itself will be unchanged.

Yep

A bit frustrating I can't set different pump speeds for different filter cycles - a couple of hours of higher speed operation would most likely keep the pool well skimmed but you live and learn I guess.

You'll find what works for you

 

[RookiePick]

Been storming and carrying here for right on a week

Half hour later...


Still more to do but the bellyful of sand and rubbish had to be dealt with. Another half hour run on the floor

Another bellyful of sand but getting closer. Unleashed Astro for a final time... had to take my kid to the hospital part way through - got bit by a cat out in the street

Many hours later on my return

Paving commences this week with any luck. Can't wait to trap the sand under some hardscape!

 

[mgtfp]

Go Astro!

Hope your son is alright.

 

[RookiePick]

Some progress....



Need a days break in the weather to get the paving grouted and some bits and pieces addressed.

 

[mgtfp]

Nice work. I like your approach of finishing off with a row of uncut tiles, and placing the wedgies one row in.

 

[RookiePick]

I got pretty much all the sand out of the pool, 4-5kg I would think. Just in time for another storm to hit overnight with half an inch of rain and some decent winds. Spared myself taking a look before going to work

A bit of very fine particle in the pool from the brick saw (I'm guessing) that might be too fine for the cartridge or the robot so will have to see how that progresses.

 

[RookiePick]

Wow. Went away for a fortnight and was a bit nervous. Had someone check FC for me a couple times and it was rock steady on 7ppm.

pH crept up to 7.8+. Cleaned the skimmer basket, dosed a touch of acid, ran Astro and ran around with the pool brush. Eze.

 

[mgtfp]

Aren't SWGs marvelous? Why would anyone have a pool without one?

 

[RookiePick]

Days getting slightly longer. CYA has no doubt dipped, along with my salt and CH with the rainfall and having to pump out a bit of water a few times. Put the SWG up to 30% as there has been a gradual decline in FC over the past couple of weeks. Will grab a few bits and bobs next time I go past the big green shed.

Still seems stupendously easy to keep things in line with TFP.

Have sorted the lawn retic and relaid my saved sods. Got some weed sprays done. Will hopefully have the lawn area in good shape by the end of spring.



Just waiting on the boss to make some decisions on the "pool garden" and hopefully smash into that before too long!

 

[mgtfp]

Still seems stupendously easy to keep things in line with TFP.

 

[Newdude]

Days getting slightly longer.

I didn't say you could have it. Give it back !!! This week the sun was under the horizon when I woke up for work. In a couple weeks it'll be the 8 months (?) of the year I wake up in the dark.