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Ok, time to eat some humble pie :oops:. As discussed here on TFP the salt measurements between the CicraPool SWG and the Taylor test kit 1766 are two completely different methods "trying" to provide the same measurement (salt content). The engineers can explain the difference but in the case of...

Well that kind of sucks. I sure expected to get more than 4 seasons from the RJ45+ Worked fine last season. Took off for winter and cleaned very well with garden hose on jet spray and a zip tie to knock loose the crud. No visible crud, no visible discolor on the plates when I put in garage for...

I am experiencing the same thing with my RJ45, original install 2020 season so I am entering my 5th season with my RJ45. Low salt indicator starts flashing after 10 minuts, then after 20 minutes low salt solid red and cell maint solid red. I don't use acid to clean, zip tie and hose spray have...

Probably adding less pool water so far, well into June, due to lower than normal temps here in Vegas. Most logical explanation is the likely low auto fill so far. Chems: FC: 6 PH: 7.7 and extremely stable so far TA: 100 and extremely stable so far Water temp: 86.3 CH: 450 CYA: low, probably...

I have noticed this year (here in Vegas) that might PH is much more stable so far than in previous years. All variables are pretty much the same except I am running my SWG for much shorter time periods at a small bump in "% on rate". I almost hesitate to even tempt the pool gods since things...

WOW! This thread makes my head hurt! Now normally I like to get into the weeds, record details, spreadsheets, testing, etc. But man, this thread goes to another dimension!!! Here is my simplistic input: RJ45+ owner, about 15k gallons, run all the TFP chemical testing....net-net I Love my RJ45+...

Is the current 2.5" coupler you mentioned the one in the picture "intake connection? I am trying to figure out how I remove that coupler. Do I use a heat gun right where the "white" coupler connects to the valve? Concept apply heat via the heat gun and that white coupler should loosen enough for...

My old pump died (motor got very loud before finally seizing up). A couple of months ago I took the pump apart, cleaned it very well, replaced the impeller and some seals. Might have helped a smidge but I think the motor had just passed its useful life. I have a new pump on order and its time...

Big time TFP follower, so I watch my chem's like a hawk and certainly know that pucks are NOT the way to maintain a pool. However, there are times when the occasional puck use seems perfectly acceptable (i.e. SWG not up yet due to cold water, heading out of town for a few days). Made me wonder...

Just drained/refilled my pool so now need to add some CYA. I typically run about 40 CYA on my test kit and enjoy good results. My question is when I add stabilizer am I also inadvertently adding calcium? The reason I drained my pool in the first place is to lower the calcium to minimize any...

Thanks Marty, for whatever reason I didn't realize the calcium stayed behind. Doing the 80% drain now (per pool math) to get CH down for this upcoming season. I guess just a matter of time before I'll pull the trigger on water softener for the fill water.

My auto-fill sourced water tested at 200 CH, Wouldn't the fill water have to be higher than the pool CH to make the pool CH go up?

Hopefully this isn't a really stupid question but If your pool CH is say 300 and you live in Vegas desert heat so you may turn over your pool water a couple of times per year from evaporation, but your fill water is 200 CH why does the CH rise? I would have thought adding 200ppm water to a body...

So why did my pool CH go up and will it go up again? Feb 2019 pool refinished with WetEdge (pebble type surface) so brand new water, CH 200 to 225 (I measure my fill water at 150 to 200 CH with Taylor test kit). Vegas water Aug 2019 CH is 350 Feb 2020 CH is 350 (one year after new water, new...

How many people do you know that have a neighbor who came over and said, "we are really sorry our dog is barking so much, we are working on it, please accept our sincere apology we will make sure the dog barking doe not continue to be a nuisance." Yep, exactly it never happens! Even generally...

Ok,, I am strongly considering paying to have my autofill line to get the water from line after the water softener vs not softened water. Reason being my SWG (which I love) is now getting more calcium build up as my CH levels rise in my pool and I don't want to have to take off my SWG frequently...

Thanks Marty! I think I'll give borates a go next season.

So my chems are pretty consistent FC usually is around 6 (as we got colder water at end of season been running more 3 to 4 FC) TA 90 to 100 (of course drops temporarily to 70 when I treat with MA for the PH) PH 7.6 to 7.7 (down to 7.2 ish when I hit with MA, and highs of 7.8 to 8.1 when PH...

Whoops, sorry just saw you did say it's calcium

Yep I watch the CSI closely, and try to keep in the near zero range to slightly negative. CSI will creep up for a couple of days on occasion but not for long. My TA averages 90 to 100. I have the common PH creep and I'll hit with MA per Pool Math as required. Vegas water is hard so could this...

CircuPool RJ45+ on my second season. First season virtually no build up on the cell plates (I remove for the winter). This year I have cleaned the cells twice as a fair amount of white crud builds up between the plates. It's solid crud and brittle. Have to soak in water/MA bath to loosen the...

I have an RJ45 for a little over 1 year and I love it!!!! Yes the salt readings on the RJ45 will confuse the heck out of you when you are starting out with the RJ45. Bottom line, use the Taylor salt test kit when you are starting out with your RJ45. Should you be able to rely on the RJ45 salt...