CYA for Salt Chlorinator Pools II

[chem geek]

Evan (waterbear) also makes good points. If we really want to get to the bottom of this, we would need ALL of the relevant pool water chemistry information that all of you in these forums know is what is asked of you when you want people to help you with your water problems. Of particular relevance for this SWG algae discussion would be minimum FC level, CYA, and pH. The TDS is already roughly known and not a big factor nor is the CH or alkalinity (except that very low alkalinity can lead to large pH swings you might not be aware of) -- I'm not talking about water balance to protect plaster, but rather those components that affect disinfecting chlorine concentration.

Anyway, I don't want to bash SWG systems in any way. Even though I don't have one, I think they are great and the most important service they provide is that they automatically maintain FC levels. And then there's that silky feel of salt water...oooooooo, you've got me thinking about getting an SWG myself!

[waterbear]

Anyway, I don't want to bash SWG systems in any way. Even though I don't have one, I think they are great and the most important service they provide is that they automatically maintain FC levels. And then there's that silky feel of salt water...oooooooo, you've got me thinking about getting an SWG myself!

IF you do you won't reget it! Also, you might be able to clear up some of the issues raised here!

Seriously, IMHO, SWGs are the way to go! Pool maintenance becomes much easier (I only have to worry about keeping a jug or two of acid on hand. Every time I buy bleach for the pool 'just in case' it gets used in the laundry since I don't need it for the pool! I keep an extra bag or two of salt on hand for the water softener and If I need to bump up the salt in the pool a bit I use some of that unless I decide to spluge on bag of Morten or Diamond Crystal pool salt...learned my lesson about off brand pool salt with I got iron stains from one!)