Shock and SWG

[OffTheDeepEnd]

I used the drop test that came with Ben's kit. I figured I'd have to drain some to get the cya levels down, but I'm waiting until after our pool party this weekend. I'll set the calibration on the Autopilot.

[rbonin]

Just to give you another data point, I keep my CYA at 50 (rather than the 60-80 recommended by the manufacturer) because my pool is in direct sun all day, and I set my SWG to maintain 5ppm free CL. No algae problems, no chlorine smell and no stinging eyes.

~Rick~

[waterbear]

I used the drop test that came with Ben's kit. I figured I'd have to drain some to get the cya levels down, but I'm waiting until after our pool party this weekend. I'll set the calibration on the Autopilot.

There have been some problems with the salt test reading high. Ben has been working on a fix for it...get your salt level checked at a pool store or check it with an "AquaCheck White" salt test strip and see which is closer...the drop test or you readout.

[Sardian]

I would NOT calibrate the AutoPilot yet. I would wait. It seems that many folks are having trouble with the Salt kit in Bens kit being accurate. I would find somewhere that can do a good test for salt and see what they come up with. If you look at the forum for the kit test you'll see the post about problems with the salt test.

Your's may be right but I would try and find a good second opinion and see what they say.

Russell

I used the drop test that came with Ben's kit. I figured I'd have to drain some to get the cya levels down, but I'm waiting until after our pool party this weekend. I'll set the calibration on the Autopilot.