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CHEMISTRY TIPS:
Chlorine Stabilizer (Cyanuric Acid)
Stabilizer is needed to maintain proper levels of chlorine; the sun’s UV
radiation can destroy unstabilized chlorine in as quickly as 2 hours.
Stabilizer should be maintained between 50-75 ppm.
Nitrates and Phosphates
These chemicals can cause extremely high chlorine demands and will
deplete chlorine from your pool. When present, they may even lower your
free chlorine levels to zero. Your local pool professional can test for Nitrates
and Phosphates, levels should be at zero.
Langelier Saturation Index
A calculated number used to predict the calcium carbonate stability of
water. If the index is higher than +0.2, it can cause excessive calcium scaling
on the salt cell. If the index is lower than -0.2, it can cause the water to be
corrosive to metals and minerals in the water, such as the titanium inside
the Cell.
Metals
Metals can cause the loss of chlorine. Also, metals can stain your pool and
tint your water. Have your local professional test and recommend methods
of removal.
Chloramines
Chloramines should not be present in pool water. When organic materials
are not fully oxidized by Free Chlorine, Chloramines are formed. This ties up
the Free Chlorine in your pool, and does not allow the chlorine in your pool
to disinfect. Chloramines also cloud pool water and burn the eyes. Super
Chlorinate (shock) to remove Chloramines at the initial startup of the pool.
pH Levels
pH produced by the Electrolytic Cell is close to neutral pH. However, other
factors usually cause the pH of the pool water to rise. Therefore the pH in a
saltwater pool tends to stabilize at approximately 7.8. This is within
national standards. If the pool pH rises above 7.8, have a pool professional
test to see if other factors such as high Calcium Hardness or Total Alkalinity
are the cause, and then balance accordingly.
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS)
Adding salt to pool water will raise the TDS level. While this does not
adversely affect the pool water chemistry or clarity, the pool professional
testing for TDS must be made aware that salt has been added. The
individual performing the TDS test will then subtract the salinity level to
arrive at the correct TDS level.
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Summary of Contents for RJ PLUS series
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