Newb - Just Bought a RJ-60+

[briggss3]

1st time poster here. Buying a home with a nice in ground pool and after reading ad nauseum on 1st time pool owner threads, I am going to do a switch to SWG right out of the gate and took advantage to the $10 upgrade sale at Discount Salt Pool Saltwater Swimming Pool Systems & Supplies | Discount Salt Pool going from the RJ45 to the RJ60 for only $10. I am pretty handy with basic plumbing and electrical, I assume I can install this myself DIY pretty easy, right? Wont be moving in for a month, so I am an early bird, getting ready...

Excluding pool chemistry test kits and salt obviously, anything else I need starting out?

 

[kimkats]

Hi and welcome to TFP! You are off to a great start getting a SWG for the pool. I am going to share some links to help you spend your money LOL

Storage of All Pool Chemicals

There is a lot of different threads on chemical storage so I compiled the "preferred" methods and seek clarification on some. Please comment on your storage and best practice. Muriatic Acid (MA) - everyone agrees it is corrosive and should be stored separately and preferably outside in a...

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TFPC for Beginners

TFPC for Beginners TFPC stands for Trouble Free Pool Care. The TFPC method of taking care of your pool focuses on using simple techniques that don't cost too much and work reliably in nearly all situations. Using TFPC, you avoid putting anything in your water that you don't need and which may...

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Pool care links:
Print these out:
Pool School - Basic Pool Care Schedule
Pool School - Recommended Levels

Bookmark these:
Pool School - Recommended Pool Chemicals
Trouble Free Pool
Pool School - ABCs of Pool Water Chemistry


Here a fun one to help you learn how to do the tests once you get your test kit:

So you are new to testing

Ladies and Gentlemen, boys and girls, AH-64 Apache attack helicopters…… It’s that time of year again with an influx of newbs either getting a late start or coming to us trying to undo what hasn’t been working. First of all, I’d like to welcome you all. You’re gonna love it here. We will...

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Make sure to fill out your signature with all of your pool and it's equipment including what test kit you get so we can see all of your info at a glance.

Here is the link to the different test kits we use:
Test Kits Compared

 

[briggss3]

Hi and welcome to TFP! You are off to a great start getting a SWG for the pool. I am going to share some links to help you spend your money LOL

Storage of All Pool Chemicals

There is a lot of different threads on chemical storage so I compiled the "preferred" methods and seek clarification on some. Please comment on your storage and best practice. Muriatic Acid (MA) - everyone agrees it is corrosive and should be stored separately and preferably outside in a...

www.troublefreepool.com

TFPC for Beginners

TFPC for Beginners TFPC stands for Trouble Free Pool Care. The TFPC method of taking care of your pool focuses on using simple techniques that don't cost too much and work reliably in nearly all situations. Using TFPC, you avoid putting anything in your water that you don't need and which may...

www.troublefreepool.com

Pool care links:
Print these out:
Pool School - Basic Pool Care Schedule
Pool School - Recommended Levels

Bookmark these:
Pool School - Recommended Pool Chemicals
Trouble Free Pool
Pool School - ABCs of Pool Water Chemistry


Here a fun one to help you learn how to do the tests once you get your test kit:

So you are new to testing

Ladies and Gentlemen, boys and girls, AH-64 Apache attack helicopters…… It’s that time of year again with an influx of newbs either getting a late start or coming to us trying to undo what hasn’t been working. First of all, I’d like to welcome you all. You’re gonna love it here. We will...

www.troublefreepool.com

Make sure to fill out your signature with all of your pool and it's equipment including what test kit you get so we can see all of your info at a glance.

Here is the link to the different test kits we use:
Test Kits Compared

Will do on the signature line once I move in. Thanks for the links, I believe I already hit them all . Plan on getting the TF-Pro test kits soon.

 

[PoolStored]

You do not want to have the flow switch as the primary safety on your salt cell.

Explosion near the SWG

We were watching TV and heard a major explosion after exploring in the backyard I went into my pool equipment should and found about a 16 in PVC pipe shredded 8in on one side 8in on the other side of where my SWG Is located. I have no Idea what to think. It appears the SWG somehow was not...

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Help,, my pipe exploded !!!

Hi Everyone This morning I was sitting in my kitchen and I heard a massive bang.. sounded like a bomb or something. I went out and the pvc pipe exploded and water was going everywhere..I turned off the pump obviously. I have a plumber coming out to fix it. But how did this happen. Any...

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If you have a timer controlling your pump circuit breaker, you can wire the SWG and the pump on the same Breakers. The timer will shut them both off that way. If the pump has continuous power then you need another way to ensure that the pump is running anytime the cell on.

 

[sande005]

Good advice from PoolStored. There are a number of ways to skin that cat, and are dependent on your specific equipment setup. The plumbing part is usually very easy. Electrical may be easy to complicated, but can always be done one way or another. Be prepared to post a lot of pictures of your setup, and list specific makes/models of your equipment.

 

[briggss3]

You do not want to have the flow switch as the primary safety on your salt cell.

Explosion near the SWG

We were watching TV and heard a major explosion after exploring in the backyard I went into my pool equipment should and found about a 16 in PVC pipe shredded 8in on one side 8in on the other side of where my SWG Is located. I have no Idea what to think. It appears the SWG somehow was not...

www.troublefreepool.com

Help,, my pipe exploded !!!

Hi Everyone This morning I was sitting in my kitchen and I heard a massive bang.. sounded like a bomb or something. I went out and the pvc pipe exploded and water was going everywhere..I turned off the pump obviously. I have a plumber coming out to fix it. But how did this happen. Any...

www.troublefreepool.com

If you have a timer controlling your pump circuit breaker, you can wire the SWG and the pump on the same Breakers. The timer will shut them both off that way. If the pump has continuous power then you need another way to ensure that the pump is running anytime the cell on.

Understood. I will verify the setup with pics as soon as I can. Thanks!