Astralpool E Series - Pool Preparation and Water Balance; Water Chemistry Management

9
e series saltwater chlorinator Installation Manual
8
e series saltwater chlorinator Installation Manual
Section 5. Prepare and Balance the Pool
5.1 Water Chemistry Table
Test and maintain correct water balance throughout the season, according to the table.
Free
Chlorine
pH Total Alkalinity
(ppm)
Calcium Hard-
ness (ppm)
Cyanuric Acid
(ppm)
Salt
Level (ppm)
Metal
Australian
Standard
1 -3 7.2 - 7.8 60 - 200
100 - 400
***
up to 50 4000 - 7000 x
Ideal range 1 - 3 7.4 80 - 140 90 - 300 up to 50 4000 at 27°C < 0.10 ppm
To Increase Add chlorine or
increase equip-
ment output
Add bu󰀨er or
soda ash (so-
dium carbonate)
Add sodium
bicarbonate
Add calcium
chloride
Add cyanuric
acid
Add salt or
minerals **
x
To Decrease Add muriatic
acid
Add muriatic
acid or dry acid
Partially drain
and rell pool*
Partially drain
and rell pool*
Partially drain
and rell pool*
Use ‘Metal
Remover’
In Season
Testing
Frequency
Weekly Weekly Weekly Weekly Weekly Monthly Monthly
NOTE: Test all equipment sensors quarterly.
* Fill pool with water from the mains water supply. Do not use rain water or well water.
** Do not add salt directly into the skimmer. Do not initiate electrolysis until salt has fully dissolved.
*** Reading is True Calcium Hardness, not Total Hardness.
Table 3. Water Chemistry