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How do I set my Back Pressure Valve& at what pressure?

Take the black cap off of the BPV (BPV usually located prior to injection point) and use a 5/8" wrench or nut driver to screw the bolt in to increase the pressure and screw out to decrease the pressure. The BPV should be set to relieve at 15 psi hig

Jan-27-2005

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How often should I calibrate my turbidity meter?

Recommendations are once a month or anytime readings become erratic. It is also recommended that prior to performing calibration, the measuring chamber should be cleaned thoroughly with a soft cloth so as not to damage the glass lenses. Standards that c

Jan-27-2005

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Why am I losing prime on my Hypochlorite pump, and what should I do about it?

There are check valves on the liquid end of these pumps and in the tanks that can sometimes get dirty or form crystallization on the valve balls. This will prevent the check valves from closing or seating. We recommend removing these valves one at a tim

Jan-27-2005

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My portable chlorine unit is not working, what should I look for?

These units have an optical emitter and reciever, what can happen is having dirt clog up the lenses, and not allow light to pass through, this will cause errors. Take a Q-tip and dip it in some rubbing alcohol, there are two holes inside the measuring ch

Jan-27-2005

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How do I calibrate my metering pump?

To calibrate these pumps we need to measure the fluid output with a standard, our chemical feed panels come equipped with a calibration column that measures the fluid in millilitres. First we fill this column to the zero line, then we put the pump in cal

Jan-27-2005

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What is the difference between Free and Combined Chlorine?

Free Chlorine Refers to both Hypochlorous Acid (HOCL) and the Hypochlorite (OCL-) ion, and is commonly added to water systems for disinfection. When ammonia or organic nitrogen is also present, chloramines known as monochloramine, dichloramine and trichloramine will quickly form. Chloramines are also known as combined chlorine.

Jan-27-2005

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How do I set my Pressure Relief Valve & at what pressure?

Take the Black Cap off of the PRV (PRV usually located below pump with a return line to the tank) and use a 5/8" wrench or nut driver to screw the bolt in to increase the pressure or screw out to decrease pressure. The PRV should be set to relieve a

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