Day to Day Operation
Four Prime rules must be observed if your unit is to give the best possible service:
STABILISER
4.
The importance of pool stabiliser in outdoor pools cannot be over-emphasised. It is essential in helping
retain chlorine in your pool. Chlorine is rapidly dissipated by sunlight and the use of stabiliser will reduce this
dissipation substantially. Without stabiliser, it may be necessary to run the Unit for up to three times as long!
water. Stabiliser should be maintained at a level of 15 to 20 ppm. Before adding more stabiliser, have your
pool water analysed at your pool shop to ensure that you do not add too much. Stabiliser is NOT
recommended for indoor pools.
pH AND TOTAL ALKALINITY:
5.
A correct pH level must be maintained to prevent problems such as black spot, staining, cloudy water, etc.
An incorrect pH level can damage the pool. Correct pH levels are as follows; Fibreglass Ð 7.2 to 7.4 Concrete
& tiled Ð 7.4 to 7.6. If you allow the pH level to rise to 8.0 or above, the chlorine required could be as much as
three times the normal amount.
Total Alkalinity should not be confused with pH, although the two are closely related. Total Alkalinity
determines the speed and ease of pH change. The ideal range is 80 to 150 ppm, or refer to your pool
professional.
You should use a test kit which includes a test for Total Alkalinity. Low Total Alkalinity can cause unstable pH
levels Ð i.e. an inability to keep the pH constant may cause staining, etching and corrosion of metals. High
Total Alkalinity will cause constantly high pH levels.
IMPORTANT: For the ORP control to function correctly, pH and Total Alkalinity MUST be maintained
at the correct levels.
6.
SALT LEVELS:
Warning: Some people recommend that you put salt directly in the skimmer box. This is a
very poor practice as it allows very high concentrations of salt to be passed through your
filtration and other pool equipment.
Salt is the essential element by which your Unit operates. Not enough salt means not enough chlorine Ð this
simple rule governs the total operation of your
RECOMMENDED SALT LEVEL RANGE: 4500 - 6000ppm
Warning:
Do not add Hydrogen Peroxide to pool water or through swimming pool hydraulic or
sanitiser system. Use of Hydrogen Peroxide will void warranty on Davey products.
Salt is NOT used up in the process of producing chlorine or by evaporation. Salt is only lost through
backwashing, splash-out,
solution in your pool; therefore salt levels should be checked during this season.
Low salt levels will destroy the coating on the Anode plates and will void all Warranty.
The EcoSalt REDOX has a built in warning indicator to minimise damage resulting from insufficient salt
levels, however, the ultimate responsibility is on the owner to ensure adequate salt levels are maintained all
year round.
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EcoSaltª REDOX, and
overflow or by leakage from the pool or plumbing. Heavy rain can dilute the salt
insufficient salt will damage your Cell.
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