Is my pool/ AutoPilot setting OK?

[poolbee]

Ok I am trying to understand this. It is better to run the AutoPilot power at 1 with a higher output level than level 2 with a lower output level? Is it the power level or the output level that affects the cell life the most? As I said, my purifier is off most of the time and at about 20% output when it is on and I am keeping a FC of 4-5. When I lower the power to level 1 with a higher output the cell will run even less because of the higher output?

Also, I am not turning the purifier on and off. It does that by itself. Is it programmed to do that or is it strictly based on temperature? My temps are pretty steady at 83-85. I just want to understand how this works better.

Thanks.

[PatL34]

That's what Sean is saying.

Pat

[poolbee]

I guess my question is really which affects the cell wear more-power level or output?

[PatL34]

The output is tied in to each power level, so the output is a %age of each level. THe higher the power level and output %age, the more cell wear.

Pat

[poolbee]

I see. Thanks. The more I understand, the fewer questions I'll have later on. I do know how to change the power level and will do so as soon as I get more CYA. I have an approx. 22,000 gallon pool. How much CYA do I need to add to increase it from 40 to 60?

As always, thanks!

[Sardian]

Using the Bleach Calculator program which offers a CYA calculation. For a 22000 gal pool it would take 3 pounds 8 ounces to raise the from 40 to 60.

It's a handy little program, it can be downloaded here at the forum.

Russell

I see. Thanks. The more I understand, the fewer questions I'll have later on. I do know how to change the power level and will do so as soon as I get more CYA. I have an approx. 22,000 gallon pool. How much CYA do I need to add to increase it from 40 to 60?

As always, thanks!

[cwstnsko]

I can't comment about your question on cell life, but one advantage of running at a lower power level and a higher percentage is that you have a finer resolution for adjusting output level. When you run high power and low %, each % change is a big change. Also, with the lower power level and higher %, you are adding chlorine more continuously, resulting in a slightly more stable chlorine level.

[poolbee]

Let me say that I really appreciate all the help on this forum.
Tomorrow I will be adding the additional CYA to the pool and then lowering the power level to 1(and increasing the output), and testing from there to get my FC around 3 instead of 5.