How many pumps do you have? I was expecting one pump would take care of the pool and spa but each have their own. I will inventory later today and let you know about the cartridge. It’s unreal how many bags of salt are there.
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Mine is a single VSP pump, for the pool. No spa attached for us, we have an existing standalone Bullfrog spa.
PBs over estimate gallons all the time. When the time comes, test before it gets added, and aim for 75% of the rest. We had member last year be 600ppm (1/6) from startup alone.
TampaKathy
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TampaKathy
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And yes, that looks like a lot of bags. Based on a rough calc, I think you will have about 16k gallons...so like 10 bags will be what you need (in a month).
The filter is a C200S which from what I looked up is 200sq ft. I was expecting a sand filter but from what I recall seeing here, most prefer the cartridge.
I forgot, thanks for the reminder as time may be running out. What kind did you say you got? Wasn't the max below what you needed? If so, did you time and estimate?
I have (23) 40# bags sitting out there.
I have a feeling thats way too much. 18 bags would be 3500ppm, from 0, in 25k gallons. Did you have a general estimate of gallons ?
This is what was delivered today. The builder says he has the heat pump.
(3) Color Logic 360 Lights, 12v, LACUS11100
(1) Hayward Pump Booster HPS30060
(1) 1.85 TriStar Pump, SP3210X15XE
(1) 2.7 TriStar Pump, VS950 G3, SP32950VSP
(1) Hayward TriVac 700
(1) Hayward C200S Swim Clear Cartridge Filter
(1) OmniPL HLBPRO4SW Rev4.0.0
(1) Jandy Pool and Spa Blower, PSB220
(2) GVA-24 Valve Actuator
(23) 40# AquaSalt
(1)1.5 x 36ft AquaEZ Spiral Wound Vacuum Hose
(1)Pole Brush
(2)Pole Skimmer Net
(1)pole
(1)Pole Vacuum Head
(1)380 W, Wall Transformer, LTBUY11300
(4) Manual valve
(2) Manual 2 way valve
(3) Color Logic 360 Lights, 12v, LACUS11100
(1) Hayward Pump Booster HPS30060
(1) 1.85 TriStar Pump, SP3210X15XE
(1) 2.7 TriStar Pump, VS950 G3, SP32950VSP
(1) Hayward TriVac 700
(1) Hayward C200S Swim Clear Cartridge Filter
(1) OmniPL HLBPRO4SW Rev4.0.0
(1) Jandy Pool and Spa Blower, PSB220
(2) GVA-24 Valve Actuator
(23) 40# AquaSalt
(1)1.5 x 36ft AquaEZ Spiral Wound Vacuum Hose
(1)Pole Brush
(2)Pole Skimmer Net
(1)pole
(1)Pole Vacuum Head
(1)380 W, Wall Transformer, LTBUY11300
(4) Manual valve
(2) Manual 2 way valve
No, it may have been a WAG from the builder but we haven't talked about it so I don't know.
If you went with a rectangle with an average depth of 4.25 ft, you'd have 16,200 gallons give or take. 23 bags is 6800 ppm from 0. Your freeform will be slightly less gallons, so 7k+ worth of salt ? Yeah. You test and you do when the time comes.
How soon will I need the test kit? I have not gotten one and need to order. How quick I need will determine where I get one. Anyone know how quick the TF test can ship?
Its usually 30 days after the water goes in for salt. You have time, but the shipping/supply world is still a mess, so it wouldn't hurt to order it. In good times everyone always reported a 3-4 day delivery.
Are you saying I won't need to test anything for 30 days? When would I have to add chlorine? I bought 6 gallons today of concentrate and can get more when I need. BTW, my daughter counted the salt bags and there are 25 of them, not 23 as I counted.
Does the contents of the bleach label shown look OK for our use?
Nooooooooooooo. I'm sorry, we were talking salt. Regular tests are day one. Salt is day 30
If you are doing startup, daily.
Check the rest of the label. No scents, splashless, colormax, or anything else.
6% will work in a pinch but its usually not too cost effective if you can find 10%+
- Jul 21, 2013
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- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
What brand bleach is that?
6% is not going to go as far as 10%-12% liquid chlorine.
www.troublefreepool.com
6% is not going to go as far as 10%-12% liquid chlorine.
Liquid Chlorine - Further Reading
www.troublefreepool.com
It's Laura Lynn. A brand of Ingles grocery store. They have a lot of them around here but may be regional. GA/SC?
That is pretty much the entire label as far as ingredients. It just says concentrated bleach. We can get some elsewhere, I just got their concentrated. Don't know what strength their regular bleach is.
It sounds no frills, which is good. 'Concentrated' doesn't mean anything. It sounds strong, but isn't. You have it so you might as well use it.
Walmart / HD / Lowes have 10% chlorinating liquid in the garden section outside. The pool store may be a good deal at 12%. Pool math has a calculator to play with the value. Any of it works in a pinch and is better than algae, even if it cost a hair more.
TampaKathy
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I ordered something from Amazon...it only went up to 999 gallons...so I checked it every once in awhile and wrote down where it was and figured out how any gallons per hour it was doing...better than nothing! Also, when I have ordered test reagents, it has been delivered quickly...like just a few days.
I just ordered one from Flows. Hoping it will be here before I need it. Also ordered the Taylor "C" kit recommended here thinking I might get it quicker.
