Wouldn't it be more convenient to adjust firstly CYA and Water Hardness before adjusting chlorine? This way you could avoid draining chlorine in case you need to readjust these two values. Speaking of which: I believe lowering the WH by draining and refilling won't be much effective, unless you soften this hard water with some ion exchange resin. Thanks for the video though.
Is there a relationship between salt concentrate and chlorine generation? In other words, the higher the salt concentration the higher the chlorine output, at the same settings.
Older salt generator can you show the lay out for pump sand filter and generator what runs each to where.pool filledt but not sure generator comes out sand filter and back into RETURN. I ad mitt I don't remember hired a pool guy paid him and he took off.1 hour but at doctor now and I believed he would have it opened.no where close IF you show a lay out of placement of pump filter and long type of salt converter.8 years old I made up my mine I can do it.thank you for helping us. .
I recommend waiting at least a few hours (with the filter running) if the chemistry is really out of whack to retest it, since some chemicals will affect other levels.
@@Inyopools Again, this is just about water prep. It STILL doesn't tell anyone, "How To: Start Up a Salt Water Pool". "Starting Up a Salt Water Pool" is about replacing the filter plug, pressure guage, site glass, removing the gismo and taking out the inlet plugs, replacing the skimmer basket, and water jets, putting back in the pump plugs and heater plugs, checking the salt cell, priming the pump, turning on the chlorine generator, making sure that the flow switch is operating properly, etc. etc. etc.
I'm ready to convert my pool from chlorine to salt, based on the math and my water test, I need 390lbs of pool salt, which is almost 10 bags. My question is over how long of a time should I add all the salt required? TY
You can add them one after another. I have found it easy to add 2 bags and then brush until the salt is dissolved and then continue to do that until all bags have been used.
You don't have to do anything special if you have a DE filter. You would continue to operate the filter the same as you would with traditional chlorine.
Hi Debbris. Yes, you still need to test your freshly filled pool to make sure your pH and Total Alkalinity are balanced before turning on your salt chlorine generator. Also, don't forget to add the correct amount of cyanuric acid (stabilizer) to protect your chlorine from burning off too quickly. If you have more questions feel free to visit our website, InyoPools.com. We have techs standing by help you solve your problems.
i have good chemistry now/ CL is ok so need 12 bags of 20kg salt. about 42,000 M3 water. ph and CL are good now. Let it dissolve first before turning on the SC ?
m4paws888 I read an article that said what you just said about not turning on the swg until the salt had dissolved. However, I didn’t read that article u til I was two or three bags in. Did I mess something up? It’s unplugged now but hopefully I haven’t screwed up something.
I would recommend balancing the pH and alkalinity first. Once you start running the salt system, you'll want to stay on top of the pH. It will tend to run high in salt water pools.
Do you recommend saltwater system on above ground pool? Has the resin top railing and resin posts, but the outside wall is metal 24' round. Or is it harsh on it
Jeffrey, it most likely wouldn't be an issue. However, it's best to consult your pool builder to get the right information to protect your pool's finish.
My calcium levels are around 1.200 , both in the pool and in the tapwater ... any suggestions on lowering methods ? Right now I have to clean my saltcell every 8 hours ....
That is a really high reading. Are you pulling water from a well? The best method to lower calcium levels is to drain your pool partially, then refill with fresh water. Because your tap water is calcium rich, you probably want to water truck. This is a guide on how much it costs to fill your pool - MGS - www.inyopools.com/Blog/much-swimming-pool-water-cost/
its still chlorine dip shit....saltwater pool still produces chlorine....what your talking about is high chlorine in chlorine systems that messes with your skin.
it's more about a consistent addition of chlorine, you can leave for a week and still have a really nice pool ready for a BBQ and guest - think of it as a auto sanitizer system that can watch your back while others will be rushing to the pool supply store last minute while they could have been perfecting the shrimp cocktail -
