Peristaltic pump information moved from Chlorine forum

[fcfrey]

Edit: Just to keep this in context --- this thread evolved to this discussion from the original "Normal "burn" rate for chlorine in a day" thread in the "Using Chlorine and Chlorinating Chemicals" forum and was moved here at my request.

Thanks Richard ----- WOW!!

Since I am injecting continuously with the peristaltic pump I can expect a higher burn off and I am willing to sacrifice the extra to avoid the yoyo and daily carry and dump routine. My system has a 15 Gallon tank which will last about 26 hours at maximum pumping rate (which I should never have to do) and about a week at a normal injection rate. I'm also sure the burn rate will increase as the days get warmer and the rug rats invade.

Either way the experiment is going well. With an outlay of <$400 for everything and not having to worry about CYA and lugging the jugs, I think I have a winner.

Here's some images of my system:
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p...y/DSC_3928.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p...y/DSC_3929.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p...y/DSC_3932.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p...y/DSC_3935.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p...y/DSC_3934.jpg

[Pool in Carolina Blue]

Thanks Richard ----- WOW!!

Since I am injecting continuously with the peristaltic pump I can expect a higher burn off and I am willing to sacrifice the extra to avoid the yoyo and daily carry and dump routine. My system has a 15 Gallon tank which will last about 26 hours at maximum pumping rate (which I should never have to do) and about a week at a normal injection rate. I'm also sure the burn rate will increase as the days get warmer and the rug rats invade.

Either way the experiment is going well. With an outlay of <$400 for everything and not having to worry about CYA and lugging the jugs, I think I have a winner.

Here's some images of my system:
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p...y/DSC_3928.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p...y/DSC_3929.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p...y/DSC_3932.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p...y/DSC_3935.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p...y/DSC_3934.jpg

FC:

How difficult was it too install the necessary equipment?

[fcfrey]

Keep in mind I have been in maintenance and construction for 40 years and have a masters electricians license, so for me it was really simple.

The hardest part was tapping into the switch circuit so that I could energize the power to the peristaltic pump. Beyond that -- drilling and tapping the return line for the injection port was required.

If you have the proper tools, are mechanically inclined, and have knowledge of electricity, self installation is not a problem. All parts were purchased from WW Grainger.

Pump --- 2p304 (includes injection port, tubing and suction line strainer)
Tank --- 2p307
Weather proof plug
Wire
other misc stuff depends on your installation.

I took a lot of time calibrating the pump to create a flow chart etc.

[Pool in Carolina Blue]

FC:

Probably a bit much for me to undertake!

[Steve #1]

fcfrey,
What would it take to get you to do a full "how to" on your setup?

I'm wanting to do something similar. I'm pretty handy, but this is a little out of my realm. The only "how to" I've been able to find is this one. While it is very detailed, I'd still like some other ideas for a good setup.

I'm planing on doing this next spring, so I have a little time to work things out. I first have to install the ELK M1G alarm/automation system that will eventually control the pool pumps and chlorine injection etc......

(sorry for hijacking the thread, just wanted to be sure this was seen)

[fcfrey]

I have read, printed, and even called Mr. Kinch about his system. He uses ORP sensors, and a computer running Linux to control his system. Mine is not nearly that sophisticated. My pool manager (Wife) tests daily and adjusts the speed of the pump just like she did when we used an erosion feeder and pucks (before we got educated (here)).

I considered probes and controller but the technology is not what I think it should be and the equipment is not cheap. I tried a bunch of different probes (see my old posts) and had poor results.

I'm more than willing to do a "how to", but it will have to be somewhere else (not in this thread or forum) --- Possibly in the Chlorine Feeder, Off Topic or China Shop. I'll leave that up to the moderators. It may be better to do it privately.

Another consideration is the multitude of different arrangements in plumbing and systems. I know how mine works down to the pump curves and insulation on the pipes. Having someone follow my directions and mess the whole system up could be disastrous and obviously I am not willing to accept any liability.

AL, Janet, Carl, Watermom ----- your decision. Perhaps you would want to move the last couple posts too ---- I don't care.