Hello TFP!
I have been lurking here for many years but just registered this morning
I have had my pool for around 9 years. It is my first pool
Up until now, I have left everything on the settings that the builder put them on 9 years ago. I relied on a Polaris 360 for cleaning, but I have a Dolphin robot en route to take its place (per this forum's recommendation). I have taken samples to my local Pinch-a-Penny, but I'd like to start tackling testing myself
Intelliflo VSP, Pentair 420, Excel cartridge filters (2 years old) and Intelliclor SWG
1. Are TF and Taylor still the go-to test kits (the TFP school article is a little old)? Is one better than the other?
2. Is there a guide for what PSI my clean filters should read at a given RPM?
3. Is there a recommended PSI to have the 360 run correctly?
4. Lastly and most importantly, I have seen what appears to be conflicting information on this... my Intelliclor is always 'on', even when the pump is not. When the pump is off, the flow light comes on the Intelliclor; does that mean it is not producing chlorine? I have read that there is an automatic shut-off when the flow is insufficient (or the water is too cold). Or does it need to be completely shut down when the pump is off?
Thanks in advance. Apologies for all the n00bie questions; I did search before posting
I have been lurking here for many years but just registered this morning
I have had my pool for around 9 years. It is my first pool
Up until now, I have left everything on the settings that the builder put them on 9 years ago. I relied on a Polaris 360 for cleaning, but I have a Dolphin robot en route to take its place (per this forum's recommendation). I have taken samples to my local Pinch-a-Penny, but I'd like to start tackling testing myself
Intelliflo VSP, Pentair 420, Excel cartridge filters (2 years old) and Intelliclor SWG
1. Are TF and Taylor still the go-to test kits (the TFP school article is a little old)? Is one better than the other?
2. Is there a guide for what PSI my clean filters should read at a given RPM?
3. Is there a recommended PSI to have the 360 run correctly?
4. Lastly and most importantly, I have seen what appears to be conflicting information on this... my Intelliclor is always 'on', even when the pump is not. When the pump is off, the flow light comes on the Intelliclor; does that mean it is not producing chlorine? I have read that there is an automatic shut-off when the flow is insufficient (or the water is too cold). Or does it need to be completely shut down when the pump is off?
Thanks in advance. Apologies for all the n00bie questions; I did search before posting