Troubleshooting Salt Water Chlorination Swimming Pools Part 3

In previous posts (Troubleshooting Salt Water Chlorination Swimming Pools Part 1 and Troubleshooting Salt Water Chlorination Swimming Pools Part 2 ), we discussed some of the common problems pool owners experience with salt water swimming pools and spas, and several basic recommendations to solve these problems. If you have run through those recommendations and you’re still experiencing problems – inadequate chlorination or out-of-balance pH levels – you may need to examine the equipment itself.
Take a look at the control box, which manages the amount of salt and chemicals added to the water. You can try changing the settings of the control box to increase or decrease the amounts released. Control boxes typically have gages from 0 to 100 percent, which determines the percentage of time the system will be engaged. Depending on how often you use your pool, you may want to try anywhere from 25% (very low) to 75% (moderately high.) After adjusting the control box, wait up to 96 hours before making further adjustments. Give the pool time to adapt to the new setting.
Still experiencing dissatisfaction with your salt water swimming pool? One more advanced troubleshooting tip will be discussed in the next blog post. Meanwhile, feel free to call Treasure Pool Builders at 1-800-281-7946 or contact us online to request a free consultation.