Installing a new Intex AGP with saltwater chlorination.

[PoolDoc]

Oh, and thanks for the promotion!

[Watermom]

Oh, and thanks for the promotion!

Of course, that means you will probably not be the pool store's favorite customer!

Your SWCG manual should give the recommended CYA level for that particular unit.

[tigers75]

Hello folk, just looking to touch base with some test numbers to make sure Iam still on course. Our pool has been up and filled since Mother's Day, and we have had NO issues at all, thanks to everyones advice and the help on this site! Thanks a million! Our pool get pretty much direct sunlight from about 10am til 6pm daily. Our temp is up to about 78 degrees, and the whole family (and neighbors) are enjoying it! Nothing like walking into your backyard to cool off!
*I run the pump/filter nightly from 6-8 hours, depending on that days usage, or if alot of debris has blown into pool.
*I run the SWCG anywhere from 5-7 hours night also, depending on on CL numbers and that days usage.
*I usually only test for CL and pH levels daily, and then every 10-14 days run the full Taylor kit tests.

Using the Taylor kit my numbers this am are as followed:
FC=4
CC=0.2
ph=7.5
Alkalinity=70
Calcium Hardness=80
CYA=40
salt=2750ppm

I only run pump and SWCG nightly to maintain my CL levels. After a weekend or a couple of days of heavy usage, or if CL drops rapidly, I will pick a night--skip SWCG usage, and add a dose of dichlor/borax to bump up levels by morning. I have only had to do that once.
Any advice or recommendations on anything based on these numbers? Like I said, we have a totally clear pool which holds daily CL and ph levels really good.
Thanks in advance!
BTW...I emailed off some photos of our pools build process from start to finish, yet I can't find them anywhere?

[Watermom]

Your numbers look fine. The only thing I am wondering about is your CYA. Does your SWCG manual not call for a higher reading than that?

Can't remember if we suggested this to you previously and don't have time right now to rescan the whole thread to find out but...... just use a 10mL sample instead of a 25mL one. It will make your testing reagents last longer. You'll multiply by 0.5 instead of 0.2.

Did you disconnect the copper electrode to your SWCG?

[tigers75]

Yes I unplugged the copper electrode from day one. I had issues initially getting the CYA up. The SWCG has been very consistent in keeping the CL in range, and I am not seeing giant shifts in the CL, so I assume the CYA level is functional at its level?
Would it be wise to NOT use the SWCG for a couple of days, and instead add a nightly dose of dichlor/borax to up the CYA, retest and if find, continue on using SWCG from there? Or just stay the same course, I am on?

[Watermom]

Do you have your manual for your unit? Or can look it up online? I'd try and find out what the required CYA level is for your SWCG.

[PoolDoc]

All the manuals are available online at http://www.intexcorp.com/index.php/manual-video/