New Salt Water Pool - Getting Closer To Fill Up

Don't remember specifically, I had my water treatment company custom build one for me per my specs (gallons per minute, gallons available per day, expected water usage overall, etc.). The model/brand doesn't matter so much, as long as the process works. I went dual-tank because I didn't want to have periods where one tank was regenerating (this process takes 3-4 hours and CANNOT be done any faster than that due to the science involved) and I might be adding un-softened water to my pool -- I didn't want that. So the dual tank system helps because water will -always- be softened even if one tank is regenerating. A dual tank system (depending on your tank size) could be $1,500-$4,000. I went overboard on mine, so my dual tank system can effectively treat 23,000 gallons PER day if need be. (I wanted it so I could FILL my pool with the system too each spring). With a softener, the ion exchange process converts iron to sodium, so it doesn't filter it, it changes it at the molecular level. Also, you will end up with a Calcium Hardness of 0 coming out of the softener, and you/we have a plaster pool, so that means, making sure you add in the appropriate amount of Calcium Chloride to your pool (you won't do this at new plaster startup though!! again, check with your builder or Pebble-Tec when its' safe to start upping the CH level in your pool). Calcium Chloride such as: Amazon.com
I will check with them. I guess I am a schedule kind of guy. I am definitely going to need to build out a schedule of what I need to do from day 1, and when. There is a great deal to learn and understand, so a schedule will help me make sense of it all. I want to know why I am doing things, as well as when to do them, lol.
 
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I think your pool with be in good hands, you're already asking a lot of good questions!
 
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There have been many, many instances that the pool builder did not provide adequate start up instructions, and people have had issues right from go.

Someone recently used an analogy that the pool builder is just that, a pool builder, and probably not the best source for pool care advice.

I would certainly listen to what he has to say, but I would know for a fact what the manufacturer of the finish requires, and I would know a fact that my pool water chemistry was in line with what is offered on this site.
 
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There have been many, many instances that the pool builder did not provide adequate start up instructions, and people have had issues right from go.

Someone recently used an analogy that the pool builder is just that, a pool builder, and probably not the best source for pool care advice.

I would certainly listen to what he has to say, but I would know for a fact what the manufacturer of the finish requires, and I would know a fact that my pool water chemistry was in line with what is offered on this site.
Absolutely!
 
Don't remember specifically, I had my water treatment company custom build one for me per my specs (gallons per minute, gallons available per day, expected water usage overall, etc.). The model/brand doesn't matter so much, as long as the process works. I went dual-tank because I didn't want to have periods where one tank was regenerating (this process takes 3-4 hours and CANNOT be done any faster than that due to the science involved) and I might be adding un-softened water to my pool -- I didn't want that. So the dual tank system helps because water will -always- be softened even if one tank is regenerating. A dual tank system (depending on your tank size) could be $1,500-$4,000. I went overboard on mine, so my dual tank system can effectively treat 23,000 gallons PER day if need be. (I wanted it so I could FILL my pool with the system too each spring). With a softener, the ion exchange process converts iron to sodium, so it doesn't filter it, it changes it at the molecular level. Also, you will end up with a Calcium Hardness of 0 coming out of the softener, and you/we have a plaster pool, so that means, making sure you add in the appropriate amount of Calcium Chloride to your pool (you won't do this at new plaster startup though!! again, check with your builder or Pebble-Tec when its' safe to start upping the CH level in your pool). Calcium Chloride such as: Amazon.com
Would you mind posting some pics of your dual tank setup and how it ties into your system?
 
I'll send you a PM with a picture of the setup. I verified that it's a dual-tank (13x54) system from Water Right. That's probably a larger system than anyone really needs (capable of softening about 23,000 gallons per day, IIRC). A smaller dual-tank (10x54) would have been fine for me and still provided about 14,000 gallons per day, IIRC.

Any water treatment services company could probably hook you up with what you need and sized based on your expected usage. Mine is plumbed in to soften everything in the house (faucets, sinks, etc.) and my 2 pool auto-fills. It does NOT plumb into either my outside spigots or my sprinkler/irrigation system (you don't want soft-water on ANY of that stuff). There is an 3/4" RPZ valve (outside) as well, which is required for any auto-fill system.
 
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I'll send you a PM with a picture of the setup. I verified that it's a dual-tank (13x54) system from Water Right. That's probably a larger system than anyone really needs (capable of softening about 23,000 gallons per day, IIRC). A smaller dual-tank (10x54) would have been fine for me and still provided about 14,000 gallons per day, IIRC.

Any water treatment services company could probably hook you up with what you need and sized based on your expected usage. Mine is plumbed in to soften everything in the house (faucets, sinks, etc.) and my 2 pool auto-fills. It does NOT plumb into either my outside spigots or my sprinkler/irrigation system (you don't want soft-water on ANY of that stuff). There is an 3/4" RPZ valve (outside) as well, which is required for any auto-fill system.
Appreciate the info! Very helpful!
 
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