Hello!
I did my first pool test today. I have owned my home/pool here for 4 years. Pool and home built in early 90’s but home and pool completely redone in 2014. We have been here part time for last 4 years. I would average being here for a week every 2 months. I got pool water tested at Leslie’s every 2 months and followed their recommendations and seemingly did pretty well managing the pool. I just decided I wanted to take more control of my pool so I ordered the TF-100 test kit and will do all my own testing going forward.
The first Pentair Intellichlor IC40 installed by original owner lasted 4.5 years. I replaced it with the same model 2.5 years ago and it died a couple weeks ago. I decided to go another route and now giving a Circupool RJ-45 SWG a try. I installed it 4 days ago and per instructions ran it at 75% for first couple days (pump running 9 hours a day) and unfortunately got my FAC up around 6+. I have had SWG turned off for last 2 days. I used TF-100 test kit ( see pool logs) that just arrived today and I got a FAC of 6.5. I’m guessing I should patiently wait for the sun to help reduce the FAC and when I get down in the FAC of 2 or so...turn SWG back on at around 10-20% and start testing every few days? Is that a good plan?
Obviously I need some conditioner to raise my CYA. Pool math app is calling for about 4.5 lbs.
My salt is a bit high. Can I just wait that out or do I need to drain some water and refill with fresh water?
Would you recommend I address the high TA level of 100 (target of 50-90)?
just getting my feet wet and just looking for someone to “hold my hand a bit” since I’m not getting advice from my local Leslie rep.
Thanks!
I did my first pool test today. I have owned my home/pool here for 4 years. Pool and home built in early 90’s but home and pool completely redone in 2014. We have been here part time for last 4 years. I would average being here for a week every 2 months. I got pool water tested at Leslie’s every 2 months and followed their recommendations and seemingly did pretty well managing the pool. I just decided I wanted to take more control of my pool so I ordered the TF-100 test kit and will do all my own testing going forward.
The first Pentair Intellichlor IC40 installed by original owner lasted 4.5 years. I replaced it with the same model 2.5 years ago and it died a couple weeks ago. I decided to go another route and now giving a Circupool RJ-45 SWG a try. I installed it 4 days ago and per instructions ran it at 75% for first couple days (pump running 9 hours a day) and unfortunately got my FAC up around 6+. I have had SWG turned off for last 2 days. I used TF-100 test kit ( see pool logs) that just arrived today and I got a FAC of 6.5. I’m guessing I should patiently wait for the sun to help reduce the FAC and when I get down in the FAC of 2 or so...turn SWG back on at around 10-20% and start testing every few days? Is that a good plan?
Obviously I need some conditioner to raise my CYA. Pool math app is calling for about 4.5 lbs.
My salt is a bit high. Can I just wait that out or do I need to drain some water and refill with fresh water?
Would you recommend I address the high TA level of 100 (target of 50-90)?
just getting my feet wet and just looking for someone to “hold my hand a bit” since I’m not getting advice from my local Leslie rep.
Thanks!
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