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==Enabling or Disabling the Chlorinator== | ==Probes== | ||
The ORP and pH probes are said to be rated for a year of use. In reality, they will probably last longer. Probes should be replaced when readings do not align with those from the chemical test kit. | |||
The Chemtrol branded probes are quite expensive. We have had good success with probes from Sensorex (cost is about 75% less than those from Chemtrol): | |||
* pH5000 Polycarbonate Swimming Pool pH Sensor ($56 as of May 2020) | |||
* ORP1000 Polycarbonate Laboratory ORP Sensor ($86 as of May 2020) | |||
==Procedures== | |||
===Enabling or Disabling the Chlorinator=== | |||
The chlorinator is controlled by the Chemtrol unit. The instructions below assume that the Chemtrol unit is operating, and that the main screen is visible. | The chlorinator is controlled by the Chemtrol unit. The instructions below assume that the Chemtrol unit is operating, and that the main screen is visible. | ||
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On the main screen, an "A" to right of the ORP reading indicates that the chlorinator is enabled (automatic control), "X" indicates it is disabled. | On the main screen, an "A" to right of the ORP reading indicates that the chlorinator is enabled (automatic control), "X" indicates it is disabled. | ||
==Enabling or Disabling the Acid Pump== | ===Enabling or Disabling the Acid Pump=== | ||
The acid pump is controlled by the Chemtrol unit. The instructions below assume that the Chemtrol unit is operating, and that the main screen is visible. | The acid pump is controlled by the Chemtrol unit. The instructions below assume that the Chemtrol unit is operating, and that the main screen is visible. | ||