Compu Pool E-Series Manual
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6.5
Not Recommended List
6.5.1
Do not allow fertilizer anywhere near the pool. Fertilizers contain Nitrates or
Phosphates which cause severe chlorine demand in pool water.
6.5.2
Never use dry acid to adjust pH. A build up of by-products can damage the
Electrolytic Cell.
6.5.3
Do not add any pool water balancing chemicals (including salt) unless the
Chlorinator is turned off.
6.5.4
Do not add any chemicals (including salt) to the skimmers (if applicable).
6.5.5
Do not let salinity level drop below 3500 ppm.
6.6
Definitions
6.6.1
Algae.
Plant-like organisms which grow in water. Especially active in summer
conditions, where chlorine disinfectant level is too low to destroy them. Algae may
be green, yellow, brown or black (Black Spot) in color.
6.6.2
Chlorine Demand.
The amount of chlorine that should be added to the water to
provide proper bacteria and algae control.
6.6.3
Chlorine Residual.
The amount of chlorine
left over, after the “demand” has been
met.
6.6.4
Combined Chlorine.
Weak chlorine which is combined with the contaminants in
the water.
6.6.5
Free Chlorine.
Active chlorine in the water with the potency to destroy
contaminants.
6.6.6
Shock Treatment.
The removal by means of oxidation of those materials that have
chlorine demand.
