The TA of 90 has some effect for pH to rise. So continue to control pH and slowly bring down the TA.
Also, any aeration from a bubbler or waterfall also increases pH
SWG - usage/production
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Also, any aeration from a bubbler or waterfall also increases pH
I haven’t had any on, just trying to figure out if the cya/salt/higher cl would increase it because it’s been stead at 70 for a while but now when I test instead of me squeezing slowly, I squeeze slowly, release and squeeze again. Prior I would just continue to squeeze slowly so that may play a part.
Thank you, I usually do that unless I see a drastic dark change like the TA today but as my last post I mentioned I’ve been squeezing and releasing the bottle each time instead of continuous slow squeeze..
- Feb 6, 2015
- 7,848
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- 12300
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- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
It’s an auto fill, so not sure. It hasn’t been as hot so I wouldn’t think much unless I have a leak..
I got it all connected, salt is showing 3150. I was playing with pool math and I’ll have to browse here a bit to find the best settings.
Again, trying to understand if I have my FC higher than the recommended levels of the swg, and more on the side of LC and account for the loss each day would that be better or let my FC levels drop down?
How do I shut it off, change output to 0? Is there a way to calibrate the salt levels to match the Taylor test?
Again, trying to understand if I have my FC higher than the recommended levels of the swg, and more on the side of LC and account for the loss each day would that be better or let my FC levels drop down?
How do I shut it off, change output to 0? Is there a way to calibrate the salt levels to match the Taylor test?
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- Feb 6, 2015
- 7,848
- Pool Size
- 12300
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- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
What results do the Taylor salt test give?
It's ok to have the FC higher than the SWG chart shows. Anywhere between minimum and SLAM lever for your CYA is okay.
Your goal is to get it in target range and keep it there.
To shut the SWG off, set it at 0%
Use liquid chlorine to get in the target range.
Set the SWG to 25% and test the FC daily to see what it's doing. If it's dropping, adjust the SWG % up. If it's climbing, adjust the SWG % down. Do this is maybe 5% or 10% increments at first and then adjust in lesser increments from there to find your sweet spot.
Remember, as the temperature cools, chlorine usage goes down and as the temps increase, chlorine usage goes up. Once you find a happy medium, you can adjust % once every week or two if needed.
Being a little high is fine, just be sure it doesn't fall too low.
No need to micro-manage it either......
It's ok to have the FC higher than the SWG chart shows. Anywhere between minimum and SLAM lever for your CYA is okay.
Your goal is to get it in target range and keep it there.
To shut the SWG off, set it at 0%
Use liquid chlorine to get in the target range.
Set the SWG to 25% and test the FC daily to see what it's doing. If it's dropping, adjust the SWG % up. If it's climbing, adjust the SWG % down. Do this is maybe 5% or 10% increments at first and then adjust in lesser increments from there to find your sweet spot.
Remember, as the temperature cools, chlorine usage goes down and as the temps increase, chlorine usage goes up. Once you find a happy medium, you can adjust % once every week or two if needed.
Being a little high is fine, just be sure it doesn't fall too low.
No need to micro-manage it either......
It would be helpful by adding the description of your setup to your Signature, which will aid the experts to quickly tailor responses to your pool and equipment, and you won't need to repeat it in future posts.
You can turn off the SWCG by setting output to 0%
Some cells may have calibration for Salt but normally we are not concerned about matching salt reading of SWCG to actual salt test reading. As long as your SWCG is happy then just leave it alone.
You can turn off the SWCG by setting output to 0%
Some cells may have calibration for Salt but normally we are not concerned about matching salt reading of SWCG to actual salt test reading. As long as your SWCG is happy then just leave it alone.
Thank you, I played with the pool math calculator and I see several posts of running 24 hours, I may adjust but currently as of yesterday I set it at 9% to generate 1 ppm which should be my loss.
I’ve always read it’s safe to swim with it on, that’s correct? Also, could I live it on with it going to the sheer descents?
I’ll play around with the intellicenter go see if I can set a schedule for it, if need be.
When I tested yesterday I believe I got 3400 but it’s weird because every time I test it changes.. idk only reason I asked is I thought I seen a post discussing it.
I checked my profile and I have it listed there which should carry over because my location and swg shows.. I don’t have anything in signature due to me already listing the info.
On a side note, I know @Newdude and @Mdragger88 were discussing the possibility of using 25 ml instead of 10ml for my salt test and I was saying I followed the instructions, etc. when I previously tested and had a high amount of salt in my pool.
Well yesterday since my FC is higher at 34x.2 drops I was thinking that’s going to use my bottle quick. I started to browse extended test and was looking at the chlorine testing and it showed 10ml and multiply by .5 and then I checked the testing instructions that came with the kit and it’s on there too..
Long story short I missed some fundamental instructions to save my reagents.. I didn’t mess up my tests , just used a bottle of reagent testing..
Well yesterday since my FC is higher at 34x.2 drops I was thinking that’s going to use my bottle quick. I started to browse extended test and was looking at the chlorine testing and it showed 10ml and multiply by .5 and then I checked the testing instructions that came with the kit and it’s on there too..
Long story short I missed some fundamental instructions to save my reagents.. I didn’t mess up my tests , just used a bottle of reagent testing..
Thanks for updating your profile but your signature provides specifics that are helpful. Include the actual model of your SWCG, pump and heater, etc. Tell which test kit you use. Look at mine and others signature as it helps not asking for details if they are already provided. j
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Yes it is safe to swim with the SWCG on. it is just making chlorine. Same for any water feature, you always want to refresh that water in the pipes to have chlorine.
Your SWCG will be ON if your pump is scheduled on and its running and the pump speed creates sufficient flow to activate the flow switch in the SWCG. You can test that by lowering your pump speed until you see the light on the SWCG go to RED. This indicates insufficient flow. Then raise it 200-300 rpm above that which will become the minimum speed needed to to run your SWCG.
- Feb 6, 2015
- 7,848
- Pool Size
- 12300
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
Fill out your signature anyway. Profile doesn't list specifics.
Profile shows a 14600 gallons pool, plaster and Jandy SWG. We have no idea about your filter, type of plaster, pump, automation, model number of SWG, and a lot of other details.
Add info about your pool, pool equipment (including manufacturers and model numbers) and test kit info.
Look at my signarure and others for inspiration. Be detailed.