Originally Posted by
Katy-Texas
Hi Waterbear
I also have an Aqualogic TurboCell chlorine generator salt system. You mentioned that you have to add HCl acid. I'm still adding about 1/2 USG per 10 days to keep the pH in range. I assumed this was because our 10 year old pool was still curing, will I be adding this acid forever?
From my understanding the process of generating chlorine in the cell will cause the formation of sodium hydroxide as a byproduct so adding acid will be necessary maintenance for a salt system. I just fill a bucket half full of water, add about a cup and a half of acid, and test my water after about 20 minutes and the pH is usually right on the money. My pool is fiberglass so I don't have the problems with plaster causing a pH rise. You might want to double check your total alkalinity to make sure it is in the proper range. If it is too low you will not have enough of a buffer effect to help stabilize your pH.
Assume 3200 ppm salt is what I should aim for?
I don't add acid until the pH had crept above 7.8 and then keep it between 7.4 and 7.8 (as low as 7.2 is probably ok. Could someone with more experience check me on this?)
Also, how do I clean the TurboCell, I was told need to put in bucket of water for 1/2 hour with two cups HCl?
If you check the Goldline Controls website they have an excellent page on how to clean the Turbo Cell complete with pictures. You put 3"-4" water in a bucket, add 1 1/2" acid, stand the cell in it for ten minutes, turn it over to do the other side, rinse , and pour the acid mixture into your pool. The website and instruction manual both state that it is not necessary to clean the cell unless the check cell light on the panel comes on and and the salt level is above 2500(I think) ppm.
Thanks for advice . . .
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