Purchased 2. I'll post again when installed with psi readings.
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Purchased 2. I'll post again when installed with psi readings.
Pleatco was at 4psi
Unicel cartridge installed and at around 3psi.
Pic of both side by side is with pleatco after running 2 days after being sprayed off.
Dumped bag of shock I mentioned before Sunday night as I was starting to notice algae growth. FC currently at 3.2ppm
https://www.dropbox.com.KILLED/s/2t9...2017.04.55.jpg
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-O...2017.04.55.jpg
Do you notice any difference between the cartridges? Is the filter material in the Unicel stiffer? Is the Unicel company name stamped or molded into the end pieces?
Yes, stiffer. UNICEL was stamped on the end piece. The pic is of the label.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/5r55h5fedj...2017.04.23.jpg
If you think to do so, I'd love to have you post a follow-up in a month or so.
Will do, thanks! Can you verify my account?
done.
Well it hasn't been quite a month yet but I'm getting algae growth again. It's been raining for 40 days and 40 nights it feels like. Right now my FC is 3.0 and CC is 0. I just opened the housing to see the filter since I last posted and the image below is what I found.
The psi is still at 4.
Also, I'm not sure on how often I'm supposed to add chlorine or the proper level. I've been adding a bag of that shock plus every 5 days or so until it's all gone and then I'll purchase something else.
I'll pick up 6 gallons of bleach again and put it in tonight unless I hear otherwise.
http://i1124.photobucket.com/albums/...7-05172949.jpg
If you are getting algae, then it is because you are letting your chlorine get too low. How often are you testing the water? Run a set of tests with your K-2006 and post them along with your volume. What are the ingredients in the shock plus?
How often should I be testing the water? :)
Added 6 gallons of bleach Friday
Right now:
3.9 FC
0.2 CC
CYA 54
4 drops R-005 for ph 7.7
Volume 14,000
So with these results it looks like my chlorine level is ok but I need to lower my ph by adding 2qts of Muriatic Acid?