Mixed Instructions - VS Pump & SWG

[PoolStored]

Electrician is saying he can't do this... It's the 1109a timer. Says the salt unit won't be GFI protected if he does it like you say.

Why is the timer not on a GFCI breaker? Simple fix.

 

[Enzodast]

You're right. You all taught him something new he never knew he could use this timer this way.... Installing it all now

 

[Rancho Cost-a-Lotta]

VS pump being discussed both will run 120v/240V. Prefer 240V personally.

You sure about this? He has the 3.0 SmartFlo pump. Everything I read says 230 (240) volt.

 

[racingiron]

Just because I've seen the current-sensing relay mentioned in here a couple of times, here is a link to more info:
Current Sensing Relay for SWG with Variable Speed pump
I just installed one myself recently when I replaced my dying motor with a VS.

 

[ol_whistle_britches]

You sure about this? He has the 3.0 SmartFlo pump. Everything I read says 230 (240) volt.

I stand corrected. I am recalling the specs on my irrigation pump. On further review of my pool pump manual, there are big letters saying 230V only! Public shaming is now appropriate.

Apparently I have too many pumps.

 

[Enzodast]

alright we're up and running! everything went pretty smoothly...electrician cost me a fortune but is what it is.

i ran my first ever manual tests using the TF pro salt kit. here's what i got...and i have no idea how to use the pool math app yet...would love some coaching on that.

.5 FC
1 CC
CH 175
Alkalinity 90
Salt 600

i did put one bag of shock in 3 hours before testing.

 

[PoolStored]

pH?
CYA?

 

[Enzodast]

pH?
CYA?

i'll go back out and try and test those now...i guess i missed two

 

[PoolStored]

CYA here: good instructions.

CYA - Cyanuric Acid Test

Cyanuric acid (CYA) is the chemical name for the product commonly called “pool water stabilizer” … Read more…

www.troublefreepool.com

 

[Enzodast]

Cya 60. Not sure how invisible the black dot needs to be it was hard to see at 80 but definitely not visible at 60.

 

[PoolStored]

Call it 70.
See the instructions I posted for visual.
See the instructions. Did you do it outdoors?
See the instructions. Link above.

 

[Enzodast]

Alkalinity 70

 

[Enzodast]

Call it 70.
See the instructions I posted for visual.
See the instructions. Did you do it outdoors?
See the instructions. Link above.

Yes followed instructions in shadow of my body and looked at the example photos that was helpful. My cya number seems accurate

 

[Enzodast]

Chlorine is .5 using the test block. Ph is between 7.8 and 8.2. probably an even 8.0

 

[PoolStored]

My cya number seems accurate

Which one?

 

[Enzodast]

PoolMath Logs

 

[Enzodast]

Which one?

Went with 70. So basically I need free chlorine? Now I can't use the salt gen yet because pools not stable and I haven't added salt yet. But I'd like to order the salt. If my current salt test is 600 how many pounds do I need in my pool you think?

Do I just add another bag or two of shock to her chlorine up?

 

[PoolStored]

To clear up the pool, follow the SLAM process. Link—>SLAM Process

 

[Enzodast]

To clear up the pool, follow the SLAM process. Link—>SLAM Process

I'm getting there I swear! How in the pool math app do I see how much chlorine I need to buy? Is it liquid chlorine only...no powder stuff?

I need to go shopping...

 

[PoolStored]

Get 15 gallons. May use more or less. You can take back or use for normal chlorination.