New VS Pump Suggestion

[dielseman]

I set my SWG speed as my "Pool" speed. 1500 rpms. I set that for 23:55 hour runtime during the season. Then I set higher speeds when I want more skimmer action usually 3000 (another speed in the speed setup for the pump). I schedule that for 45 minutes every morning. When the 45 minutes is up, it simply reverts to the "Pool" speed.

What do you mean skimmer action? Also, what do you set the speed to during cooler temps and how much does the pump cost per a day to run?

 

[dielseman]

I detailed what to determine.
Reduce rpm until the no flow light comes on the SWCG. Then increase rpm by 200 ppm. That is minimum.
Run the pump long enough to create the chlorine you need. Use PoolMath
Skim, that is up to your observations.

I reduced the RPMs to 1500. Now the Aqualink says 0% and lo flow. The water is also 43’. So it’s understanding the SWG is not working at the moment and to add liquid chlorine. Do I also increase the RPMs 200 until the lo flow message is gone?

 

[mknauss]

Correct. Though I would wait until the water temperature increases enough to use the SWCG. See if the 1500 rpm is enough to skim the pool surface for the winter.

 

[dielseman]

Correct. Though I would wait until the water temperature increases enough to use the SWCG. See if the 1500 rpm is enough to skim the pool surface for the winter.

Yes it is skimming fine. Basket is full. So is the no flo message not an issue until the SWG is functioning?

 

[mknauss]

So is the no flo message not an issue until the SWG is functioning?

Correct. The SWCG flow sensor is sensing too low of flow for it. Odd if you are getting sufficient skimming.
Deal with that in the spring.