- Jul 1, 2021
- 9
- Pool Size
- 14000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
Hi All!
I’ve been lurking around here for about 9 months while we were house shopping, learning along the way as we’ve not owned pools before but we were hoping to either put in a pool ourself, or buy a house with one. We’re finally done with the home buying gauntlet and ended up with an existing pool that looks crystal clear and is only about a year old, so I’m hoping it’s balance is in pretty good condition, however..
The last couple of times we were at the property (once a week ago just prior to closing the loan, and once today), we noticed that the AquaRite 900 is showing “4200” on its display and a red solid light on “No Flow”. Both times we saw this, the pool pump was actively running. I presume this means 4200ppm salt level which as I understand is well over the desired high point, and that it’s not generating chlorine due to not detecting any water flow through the SWG, is that accurate?
We own the house now as of a couple of days ago but haven’t moved in yet and it’s an hour away. I won’t be able to do anything pool related until this Sunday after we move in, so I’m trying go get a game plan on what my next steps should be. We asked the previous owners about the current state, but they’ve been completely hands off and told us they use a local pool guy who’s “one of the best around and has a waiting list”, but that was all they knew. The last time we were there, I did unplug the flow detector from the AquaRite and plug it back in, but that made no difference.
Does my assessment sound right, and if so, what’s next?
Thanks!
I’ve been lurking around here for about 9 months while we were house shopping, learning along the way as we’ve not owned pools before but we were hoping to either put in a pool ourself, or buy a house with one. We’re finally done with the home buying gauntlet and ended up with an existing pool that looks crystal clear and is only about a year old, so I’m hoping it’s balance is in pretty good condition, however..
The last couple of times we were at the property (once a week ago just prior to closing the loan, and once today), we noticed that the AquaRite 900 is showing “4200” on its display and a red solid light on “No Flow”. Both times we saw this, the pool pump was actively running. I presume this means 4200ppm salt level which as I understand is well over the desired high point, and that it’s not generating chlorine due to not detecting any water flow through the SWG, is that accurate?
We own the house now as of a couple of days ago but haven’t moved in yet and it’s an hour away. I won’t be able to do anything pool related until this Sunday after we move in, so I’m trying go get a game plan on what my next steps should be. We asked the previous owners about the current state, but they’ve been completely hands off and told us they use a local pool guy who’s “one of the best around and has a waiting list”, but that was all they knew. The last time we were there, I did unplug the flow detector from the AquaRite and plug it back in, but that made no difference.
Does my assessment sound right, and if so, what’s next?
Thanks!