New SWCG with minimal instruction from installer

[JamesW]

I would add enough salt to get the instant salinity reading up to about 3,000 to 3,400.

Turn off the cell for a few hours when you add salt.

 

[Mpet]

Ok. Thanks for your help. Just to clarify, between the instant salinity and the taylor kit, which is bes to use and adjust the level to?

 

[JamesW]

I would use the instant salinity.

If the instant salinity and test kit results begin to diverge, that can indicate a problem.

 

[Mpet]

And to add salt, just pour it in or dissolve it first?

 

[JamesW]

Pour it in the shallow end and brush it around.

 

[Spookie]

M,

Your cell will increase your FC by 6 ppm per day if the output is set to 100% and the pump is run for 24 hours..

I say this because most new SWCG users start out not running the SWCG long enough to produce the amount of chlorine they need. It is much better to generate too much and then turn it down, rather than trying to bring the FC up...

I guesstimate that your pool will use about 2 ppm per day.. To generate 2 ppm, you will need to run your pump for 8 hours and have the cell set to 100% output.. I would start at that level and see what happens.. If the FC is above your target you can lower the % or reduce the run time...

Before you start the SWCG, make sure that the FC is brought up using Liquid Chlorine and then start the cell running..

Make sure you keep your FC per this chart... FC/CYA Levels (Make sure you are using the Saltwater table..)

Thanks,

Jim R.

Hey Jim, when you have a chance...would you mind breaking down my chlorine production for my SWG like you have done for many others? Thanks!
Mike