SWG and chlorine levels

[doriec]

Pat,
Thanks for the encouragement. I worry about running my SWG too much. Is it better to run it more hours at a lower %? Right now I am running it for 12 hours at 50%. That doesn't seem to be doing the job. Would you recommend more time or a higher % to maintain a FC of 5? Thanks, Dorie

[PatL34]

You need to check in the SWCG manual regarding the running times needed to get two reversals in polarity for the cell. That would be the minimum running time needed. You can then adjust the % output for the ppm Cl you want.

Some units do not have reversals, so it means checking the cell for scale buildup. Hopefully Poolsean will help on this one.

Pat

[Poolsean]

Doric,

Run your normal filter pump run time, but as Pat recommended, you'll need to consider the reversal rate of your salt system (which I believe is every 100 minutes). Adjust the Purifier % output to maintain your desired chlorine level and see where it lands on.

The overall cell life will equalize either way. If you run more hours, you can reduce the Purifer %. If you leave the pump hours, you will need to increase the Purifier %. About the same either way...