A quick SWCG question

[bradburyesqu]

I'm sorry I was not specific in my question. This is a brand new set up. The pool was filled Saturday and Sunday. As it was filling I added the salt and stabilizer. I did not add any liquid chlorine.

By "a lot of chlorine demand" You mean it may take a couple of days? Or should I run the generator on a longer cycle to get started and then back off? Or should I add liquid Chlorine?

Sorry to be dense, but I'm new to all of this.

[mas985]

It is a good idea to use liquid chlorine first to bring the water up to the appropriate FC level for the given CYA level (see Ben's table). Municipal fill water can be high in Chloramines so FC is used up removing that. Once you get the FC level right, then check to see if the SWG is able to maintain that level over several days.

[Pappy]

Your "cyanuric acid" level determines what chlorine level you need. Take a look at the links, then let us know what your CYA level is. Then we'll be able to give you guidance on your chlorine level.

Cyanuric acid (CYA) test
http://youtu.be/8whkC5WtS8g

http://www.taylortechnologies.com/Ch...P?ContentID=44

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You do understand that copper in swimming pools turns blond hair green? Copper is an algaecide that you probably don't need. What is the make and model of your SWCG?

[bradburyesqu]

It is the Intex Ozone Saltwater Sanitizing System model zs8110. It can handle 1500 - 4000 GPH. I wasn't looking for the Ozone generator, but Walmart had it on sale and it was less expensive then the normal salt water unit.

My understanding was that copper only stained or turned hair green in high concentration. Am I mistaken?

As far as the Stabolizor, I was trying to get it to 20 PPM the HTH test can't test for less then 30 PPM. I can add more if it is necessary. But it I couldn't get a reading with the test.

So the Ozone has nothing to do with the amount of chlorine I need? I know that ozone can't replace chlorine but it was my understanding that it was a much better oxidizer and if you had both you could run your pool at significantly lower chlorine PPM and still be fine, because in standard set ups most of the chlorine went to oxidation. Am I completely confused here?

[PoolDoc]

So the Ozone has nothing to do with the amount of chlorine I need? I know that ozone can't replace chlorine but it was my understanding that it was a much better oxidizer and if you had both you could run your pool at significantly lower chlorine PPM and still be fine, because in standard set ups most of the chlorine went to oxidation. Am I completely confused here?

Yes, confused by deceptive marketing.

Ozone reacts destructively with chlorine -- it is worse than useless, applied to outdoor chlorinated pools without special contact chambers and a dechlorination / rechlorination process.

[bradburyesqu]

Well I guess I lied. I said this would be a quick question...

[PoolDoc]

[bradburyesqu]

I just realized that could have been taken the wrong way. That wasn't an attack on anyone here. I appreciate all of the information. It was more a joke about my complete lack of knowledge on this subject.

I'm starting to feel like the more research I do the less I really know.