The percentage setting controls how much of the active pump time the cell spends generating. It is not a direct chlorine reading, so it must be tuned through testing. The mistake most pool owners make...

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A generator is a slow, steady chlorine source. Storms, algae, equipment downtime, and heavy use can create demand faster than the cell can replace it. The mistake most pool owners make is treating the symptom...

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Convenient tests are useful only when their precision matches the decision. Salt-system troubleshooting often requires more confidence than a faded strip can provide. The mistake most pool owners make is treating the symptom first. With...

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A strong chlorine odor often points to chloramines and contamination, not an excessive amount of clean free chlorine. Testing separates the two conditions. The mistake most pool owners make is treating the symptom first. With...

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A rough white waterline often signals calcium carbonate scale. High pH, high calcium hardness, warm water, and evaporation concentrate the conditions that form it. The mistake most pool owners make is treating the symptom first....

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Brown discoloration may be iron, leaves, dirt, or algae. Adding acid, chlorine, or stain remover without identifying the stain can make the appearance worse. The mistake most pool owners make is treating the symptom first....

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Black algae roots into porous surfaces and resists ordinary chlorine levels. The black or blue-green spots must be distinguished from metal stains before treatment. The mistake most pool owners make is treating the symptom first....

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Mustard algae can cling to shaded walls and return after ordinary brushing. A salt generator usually cannot raise chlorine quickly enough to treat an established outbreak. The mistake most pool owners make is treating the...

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Foam usually comes from soaps, lotions, algaecides, air leaks, or high organic load rather than the salt itself. Treating it blindly can add more contaminants. The mistake most pool owners make is treating the symptom...

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Aggressive cleaning can remove the protective coating along with scale. The safest approach starts with inspection and the least harsh method allowed by the manufacturer. The mistake most pool owners make is treating the symptom...

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