I inherited a 3,000 gallon pool when I bought a new house. I have already had to refill the pool due to high CYA. I travel a lot so I will not be able to test/add liquid chlorine daily. I also have an in-floor cleaner with a 2.5hp pump.
1. I would like to move away from the in-line tab chlorinator (CYA). Is my best option to convert the pool to salt water? If so, I can’t find a salt cell to support a 3,000 gallon pool. I have received conflicting information about whether or not I can use a salt cell designed for a larger pool.
2. The previous owner only ran the pool for 2 hours a day (the water is turned ~4 times in 2 hours). I have heard that CYA floats to the top when the pool is off (i.e. protects the chlorine) and that it is ok to only run the pool for 2 hours since it turns the water 4 times. Is it ok? If not, would your recommend replacing the pump with a variable speed pump (expensive to run a 2.5hp pump all day).
Thanks!
1. I would like to move away from the in-line tab chlorinator (CYA). Is my best option to convert the pool to salt water? If so, I can’t find a salt cell to support a 3,000 gallon pool. I have received conflicting information about whether or not I can use a salt cell designed for a larger pool.
2. The previous owner only ran the pool for 2 hours a day (the water is turned ~4 times in 2 hours). I have heard that CYA floats to the top when the pool is off (i.e. protects the chlorine) and that it is ok to only run the pool for 2 hours since it turns the water 4 times. Is it ok? If not, would your recommend replacing the pump with a variable speed pump (expensive to run a 2.5hp pump all day).
Thanks!