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Salt Water Chlorine Generators, Ozone, UV
SWGs, salt water chlorine generators, chlorinators,
ozone generators, UV systems, . . .

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by Crisco
Fri 23 Jun, 2017 00:35
Swimming Pool Mineral Systems
The Pool Wizard, Nature2, the Frog and other mineral systems for
simpler pool care. Non-chlorine Pristine Blue, Rainforest Blue and similar.

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Last post Mineral sanitizers
by Bowmanconsulting
Tue 07 Feb, 2017 14:48
Baquacil, Biguanides and PHMB
Baquacil, SoftSwim, Revacil, Splashes, Poly Clear. Using these
non-chlorine products and converting from biguanides back to chlorine.

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Last post Swimming pool algae
by rjl4tnvols
Sun 19 Jun, 2016 17:07

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Pristine Blue
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by pooldude » Sat 28 Feb, 2009 12:03

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Anyone use Pristine Blue? They say it's 100% chlorine free and has all the necessary certifications.

I'm thinking of getting away from chlorine but...

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"rain",

Are you a shill for PristineBlue? The copper ions will generally prevent algae growth so your pool might look clear and safe, but...
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Last post by chem geek
Mon 17 Jun, 2013 17:52
Copper silver systems and proper pool sanitizing

by Larry » Wed 11 Mar, 2009 13:18

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The following was originally posted here by chem geek (Richard) on 06 May 2008:

There does not appear to be a lot of data on the kill times for...

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See my response here in another thread where you also posted.

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Last post by chem geek
Tue 21 Sep, 2010 00:55
Intex Saltwater System NO FLOW error
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by toesinthesand » Fri 21 May, 2010 21:41

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I purchased the intex saltwater system this week for my AGP (which is not an intex brand), I followed the setup instructions, filled the pool with...

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I just bought my first above ground pool, a 15x48 intex with the 637R pump and 8110 saltwater used off craigslist.
I too was getting the low flow 90...
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Last post by Crisco
Fri 23 Jun, 2017 00:35
Intex 8110 Chlorine Generator Fix
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Attachment(s) by Pool Hacker » Sun 25 Jun, 2006 21:46

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If you have an INTEX 8110 Chlorine Generator that continuously gives you salt level codes that prevents you from continuing to chlorinate (when you...

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" This didn't look correct to me when looking at the wiring. Connecting 1 to 2 would be shorting out the unit, on my unit 1 and 2 as described...
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Last post by Sanchezfam
Tue 13 Jun, 2017 09:15
Salt water generator not making chlorine

by AmberS » Tue 16 Aug, 2016 13:36

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HELP!!!
We have a 30,000 gallon salt water pool. We recently got rid of our pool guy, in doing so realized that none of our equipment was being...

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Hello, I'm new on the site. In Arcadia, Ca. So I should run the salt system when the sun hits it? Our guy has it 9pm to early dawn....thank you.

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Last post by exbcmc
Mon 12 Jun, 2017 22:53
Replace PCB for firmware 1.4?

by Felder747 » Sun 21 May, 2017 12:46

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I'm looking to replace my dead salt cell on an aqua rite control board. The pool is only 8000 gallons, but I've got a Hayward t-15 hooked up to it...

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I can't tell you about the software and PCB but the general rule of thumb for sizing is to go for a 2 x your gallonage or larger
This is so your cell...

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Sun 21 May, 2017 16:51
Aqua Rite Electronic Chlorine Generator

by dollard » Wed 12 Apr, 2017 06:16

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I have an Aqua Rite electronic chlorine generator-T cell 9. It has been working well for over 7 years. It worked fine all winter but suddenly isn't...

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I've done it myself before a number of times but......

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Last post by dollard
Sun 16 Apr, 2017 07:03
Pentair woes

by jbadjones » Fri 17 Mar, 2017 21:00

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So, I purchased a home from family and a swimming pool was installed about 8 years ago. The pool is a saltwater setup and the IC40 has been replaced...

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What is the size of your pool it is generally recommended that you use as large as possible to save wear and runtime
A 100% use with long run time...

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Mon 20 Mar, 2017 17:12
ECOsmarte water purification systems feedback
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by new pool guy » Thu 22 Mar, 2007 19:29

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I'm looking for some feedback on the ECOsmarte products. Anyone have any experiences?

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I've had a POE system from ecosmarte since we built our house about 16 years ago. All my metal that the water touched corroded and I had to replace...
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Last post by gerg rengats
Mon 06 Mar, 2017 14:46
Mineral sanitizers

by Bowmanconsulting » Tue 07 Feb, 2017 14:48

It looks like it's been quite a while since any certain recommendations have been discussed regarding the different companies that make mineral...

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Last post by Bowmanconsulting
Tue 07 Feb, 2017 14:48
Salt Vs Ozone

by Moby Z » Sat 10 Dec, 2016 19:18

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Hello, I'm new here and I'm in the process of purchasing a new viking fiberglass pool.

I haven't settled on a filter system but I'm hearing a whole...

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Bear in mind that you need a SWG that does double what you require (if you have a 20k pool get a 40k SWG)
You will run your pump less at a lower...

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Fri 13 Jan, 2017 18:11
Help with Zodiac Tri chlorinator

by Tapster » Mon 05 Dec, 2016 04:55

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Two years ago, the guy who installed this unit for me set it so that every time the pool pump went on, the chlorinator would turn on as well, at the...

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I don't have much knowledge of SWG's
Have you checked your salt levels as most SWG's require a 3000ppm salt level
Most SWGs have a "cold...

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Last post by Denniswiseman
Mon 05 Dec, 2016 09:57
Can anyone help with Clormatic error code?
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by Punamytsike » Thu 28 Dec, 2006 17:32

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I have Clormatic CM III CM 601 and got an error code 186 that does not exists in my manual. I acid washed the cell, so it is clean. It also gives me...

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Hello,

I was wondering if any of you had a back printed circuit (psd001) for a clormatic (cm601), i could buy? My problem is that i live in France...
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Last post by Guillaume
Sun 02 Oct, 2016 10:12
How much salt does my pool need

by harley3348 » Sun 04 May, 2014 19:19

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I put up a 16' x 48" Intex pool last weekend and my salt water system keeps going into sleep mode and the LOW SALT light keeps coming on. I have...

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The problem with salt in the pool systems is the water you are running through the cell is the same water that your pool is filled with. Minerals,...

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Last post by ChlorineGenie
Tue 20 Sep, 2016 14:02
Flow switch keeps breaking

by Helplesspoolman » Sun 28 Aug, 2016 08:36

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Hello,
I am a new pool owner and I keep running into an issue. I have an Intellichlor IC40 as my SWCG. I have had to replace the flow switch 3 times...

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I could not edit post but that was supposed to read "looks like the COPPER was dissolved"
Sorry for confusion

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Last post by Helplesspoolman
Sun 28 Aug, 2016 08:40
How do I maintain chlorine levels?

by Brian D » Sat 21 Jul, 2007 10:34

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Hello, I have recently purchased a Pool Wizard. What is the best way to keep the chlorine at the recommended levels? Do I still shock the pool but...

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Swimming pool should vigilantly maintain chlorine levels and pH, and make adjustments accordingly. The chlorine level in a pool should ideally be...

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Last post by paulbest
Tue 16 Aug, 2016 21:37
Aqua Rite salt level reads zero
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by PTSinTX » Sun 16 Aug, 2009 15:26

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My AquaRite system was reading 2400PPM salt level. I added salt and it raised it some. I added more and more ... now the unit reads 0. I took water...

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I have an AquaRite salt water chlorinator with a t-15 cell, used in conjunction with a variable speed pump. Power is always applied to the AquaRite...
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Last post by lost_guy57
Sun 31 Jul, 2016 20:23
Resilience Salt System not turning on

by lyons » Thu 21 Jul, 2016 16:07

Hello Everyone,

We've recently moved into a home that has a salt water system. It appears, however; that the system isn't actually running. From...

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Last post by lyons
Thu 21 Jul, 2016 16:07
Zodiac Ei2 expert chlorinator help please

by Todge1 » Fri 01 Jul, 2016 08:41

I have recently installed the above chlorinator having replaced the old unit which became defective ( and it was old).
Since then I cannot balance...

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Last post by Todge1
Fri 01 Jul, 2016 08:41
Problem with my intellichlor IC40
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by Guest » Sat 04 Jul, 2009 20:37

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I have an Intellichlor IC 40. I had the pool built late last August and the unit never worked properly. Having never owned a pool before, much less a...

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Last week my intellichlor IC40 was working. All of a sudden all lights are off. Seems like it is not working. It is connected to an easy touch so it...
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Tue 28 Jun, 2016 11:02

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