- May 3, 2014
- 58,603
- Pool Size
- 6000
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
No on either. With your cover, the lower CYA is fine. The pH is fine in the 7's. When it gets to 8, lower it to 7.5 or so.
New Owner - High Combined Chlorine and TA - Need Help Please
- Thread starter LGL44
- Start date
Hi. Was wondering how often you find yourself adding 10 min (with hose) of water to pool? Even though we have an auto cover, seems like I’m adding once per week.
Also, if I don’t use the pool for 2-3 days, cover is on, and SWCG is running. At night, wouldn’t that increase the FC or not necessarily?
Also, if I don’t use the pool for 2-3 days, cover is on, and SWCG is running. At night, wouldn’t that increase the FC or not necessarily?
- May 3, 2014
- 58,603
- Pool Size
- 6000
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
There is some evaporation. You have less that I get. But some is not unusual in your climate.
You can lower your SWCG setting as you see your FC increase over the level you want. It is true with it covered there should be minimal FC loss. Are you testing your FC every other day or so?
You can lower your SWCG setting as you see your FC increase over the level you want. It is true with it covered there should be minimal FC loss. Are you testing your FC every other day or so?
I’m testing my FC daily and it’s consistently at 10. Should I test every other day?
I was wondering if the pool is not used for a few days but SWCG still running at night if that will increase the FC.
I was wondering if the pool is not used for a few days but SWCG still running at night if that will increase the FC.
- May 3, 2014
- 58,603
- Pool Size
- 6000
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
Hard for me to believe that your FC is always at 10. You are using the FAS-DPD test right?
Does not matter when the SWCG runs. It adds chlorine to the pool based on %setting and run time. It will effect your FC no matter when it runs.
Does not matter when the SWCG runs. It adds chlorine to the pool based on %setting and run time. It will effect your FC no matter when it runs.
Sorry, accidentally posted twice. FC has fluctuated a bit 10-12 but not much. Yes, using Taylor kit w GAS-DPD and Speedstir.
So my question is if FC is at 10, but we don’t use the pool every day and cover is on, should I reduce the SWCG?
So my question is if FC is at 10, but we don’t use the pool every day and cover is on, should I reduce the SWCG?
- May 3, 2014
- 58,603
- Pool Size
- 6000
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
Good morning. Probably a silly question but worth asking. We’re finally getting some rain in SoCal. We have auto cover. If my pool water level is a bit low, any harm in letting it rain a bit directly into pool? Shame to let all that water waste. Probably changes PH level. What do you think?
- May 3, 2014
- 58,603
- Pool Size
- 6000
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
Let the rain fall into the pool! It is better water than what comes out of your hose.
- May 3, 2014
- 58,603
- Pool Size
- 6000
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
Less than tap water will. Your tap water is probably a bit basic (above 7). The rain water will be neutral to maybe slightly acidic.
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If the rain is hard and over a long time, it can raise your pH in the pool due to aeration. But that is not likely with storms in your area.
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If the rain is hard and over a long time, it can raise your pH in the pool due to aeration. But that is not likely with storms in your area.
For winter I reduced run time of my pump to 6hrs/night at the low rpm you previously recommended. Do I even need that or can I run 3-4 times per week instead?
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Quick question...
For winter I reduced run time of my pump to 6hrs/night at the low rpm you previously recommended. Do I even need that or can I run 3-4 times per week instead?
Quick question...
For winter I reduced run time of my pump to 6hrs/night at the low rpm you previously recommended. Do I even need that or can I run 3-4 times per week instead?