SWG calibration

[Homefront pool]

My PDA says SALT 3900-4100. I went to Leslie's Pool and tested the water at 3000 PPM salinity. Is there a procedure to recalibrate my Jandy Zodiac AquaPure PLC 1400? I have a AquaLink RS PureLink control panel. All input is appreciated. I've seen YouTube videos on other SWGs but not this brand,

 

[DAB942]

I recommend getting your own test kit. Pool stores are notorious for incorrect results. Several people have reported wildly different readings from different stores in the same day - some the same chain.

 

[Rancho Cost-a-Lotta]

The Taylor K-1766 salt test kit is recommended by TFP. SWGs don't always provide accurate results. Ignore pool store test results.

 

[YippeeSkippy]

y'know.... I've never bothered to recalibrate my SWG cause I know how much salt is actually in there. The SWG is using electrical current to "read" a salt level but it is rarely accurate. My K-1766 is far closer to accurate (+/- 100ppm). The device can blink high or low salt all it wants but as long as it keeps making chlorine I'm good.....

Maddie

 

[DAB942]

y'know.... I've never bothered to recalibrate my SWG cause I know how much salt is actually in there. The SWG is using electrical current to "read" a salt level but it is rarely accurate. My K-1766 is far closer to accurate (+/- 100ppm). The device can blink high or low salt all it wants but as long as it keeps making chlorine I'm good.....

Maddie

Last week, mine read 4400, then 3400 within about an hour.

 

[Homefront pool]

Thank you all. I was considering getting a test kit and it sounds like the TF-100 is the recommended? Will look on Amazon...

 

[Stoopalini]

The TF-100 won't allow you to test salt levels. You need the K-1766, and can get it here:

K-1766 Taylor Salt Test

tftestkits.net

 

[mknauss]

sounds like the TF-100 is the recommended?

Test Kits

tftestkits.net

Add the K1766 salt test kit and the Speedstir. You will then have the perfect testing system.

 

[YippeeSkippy]

You'll only find the TF-100 at www.tftestkits.net a small mom & pop business who made the kits up based on how TFP advises pool testing. Shipping out of NC.

 

[Rancho Cost-a-Lotta]

For tftestkits.net, shipping is free for orders over $100. If you order the TF-100 and the K-1766, it will take you into free shipping territory. I also recommend the Speedstir. It will make testing easier and more consistent. I just ordered a refill kit last week on the 14th and it made it to my door (in So Cal) on the 17th.

 

[JamesW]

Recalibration procedure.

Press the “Salinity” button and hold it until it beeps 3 times. The system will beep when you push it and then at 5 seconds and again at 10 seconds. Release the button after the 3rd beep. Press and release the “Temperature “ button within 5 seconds to enter the salinity calibration screen. The system will display the salinity reading, press the up arrow to increase the reading and the down arrow to decrease the reading. When the proper reading is reached press the “Temperature” button within 5 seconds to store it in memory.

Jandy AquaPure SWG - Further Reading

www.troublefreepool.com

 

[Stoopalini]

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[Homefront pool]

Recalibration procedure.

Press the “Salinity” button and hold it until it beeps 3 times. The system will beep when you push it and then at 5 seconds and again at 10 seconds. Release the button after the 3rd beep. Press and release the “Temperature “ button within 5 seconds to enter the salinity calibration screen. The system will display the salinity reading, press the up arrow to increase the reading and the down arrow to decrease the reading. When the proper reading is reached press the “Temperature” button within 5 seconds to store it in memory.

Jandy AquaPure SWG - Further Reading

www.troublefreepool.com

I did it and it worked. I may do it again to fine tune the calibration however an unknown side effect was putting my system in "bo" status. I looked up the code and it said it means boost mode and will run for 24 hours run time. Is this in fact the chlorine generator running for 24 run time hours?

 

[JamesW]

Boost – 24 Hour 100% Chlorine Production Cycle.

To Enter or exit Boost Mode Press and Hold “Temperature” Button 10 Seconds.

Jandy AquaPure SWG - Further Reading

www.troublefreepool.com