Rola-Chem Install - Short video

This is a short video on a Rola-Chem install and why it's a good idea to get one. Rola-Chem in my opinion is the best Chemical Feeder on the market. They're very reliable and my pools always maintain a 4 ppm level of chlorine now. I will be a full install video on the next one. Sorry guys my bad I thought I pushed the record button for the wire install and drilling the hole. It will be in the next video.
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[@marcoshaggerty8924]

If I don’t know anything about wiring. Could I still figure this out with a time clock system?

[@adamcole8452]

Does that one you installed say for indoor installation only? If it’s good for outdoors is the only difference with the indoor one that it has the conduit fitting?

[@swimmingpoolchemistrydoner5569]

Both indoor and outdoor. The one you see is for 240 volts. The one for 120 volts comes with the cord attached to it.

[@markbirmes2225]

An IV of chlorine. Dope.

[@CP-ov3ir]

Wish you would've shown the entire installation and at least the entire setup with Cl supply. Do you have a video like this?

[@fredjmz9334]

Does it matter 120 or 240. Not sure what u have. The load side is that to the main fuse switch?

[@swimmingpoolchemistrydoner5569]

Since this is connected to a control panel you use the load side of the relay switch. Sorry for the long delay I don't post here anymore. I post on Instagram.

[@natejohnson5162]

Will the chlorine in the feeder tube be damaged by the sun before it makes it into the pool? Do they need to be covered?

[@Dlemonaid]

That’s a good question, I was thinking the same thing for my situation.

[@damedicmt]

"This setting Right Here!" What the heck is that setting? What character (numeral or alpha) on the controller did you line up the dial to?

[@swimmingpoolchemistrydoner5569]

I set that pool to the first line. That setting worked for that pool. Your setting could be different depending on the size of pool and how long you run the pump.

[@burnnc10454]

Would you recommend this over a off line tablet chlorinator for a 24 foot round above ground pool?

[@swimmingpoolchemistrydoner5569]

Anything is better than tablets. Yes this will work as long as you have a good pump and filter. I would get the smaller one. Go on Rola-Chem web site and take a look. 👍

[@burnnc10454]

@@swimmingpoolchemistrydoner5569 We have a Hayward single speed pump and sand filter

[@freshdirty27]

What size bit did you use to drill the pipe for the feed side of the chlorine?

[@swimmingpoolchemistrydoner5569]

The size is 23/32 with a 1/2 CS NPT Tap. Make sure you start off with a small bit and work your up to the final size. Also be careful with older piping it could break.

[@Dlemonaid]

I was advised, by a friend who tapped his PVC, to be carful with shavings. The played havoc with his valet system.

[@nikkigomez8251]

What do I do if my rola chem hose connected to the barrel isn't siphoning the chlorine out ?

[@swimmingpoolchemistrydoner5569]

Check for a small hole on the intake side or it could be a clogged check valve. Could be a bad pinch tube.

[@xpert1111]

How effective is this unit if it only works when the pump is on vs. a tablet floater? I run my pump 8 hrs straight per day

[@swimmingpoolchemistrydoner5569]

The Rolachem is very effective at maintaining 4 ppm of chlorine. A tab floater isn't going to maintain 4 ppm of chlorine in the pool so you won't get algae. Tabs add around 6 ppm of cya per tab in a 10k pool. The higher the cya gets the higher your free chlorine needs to be. You can adjust the rolachem to add whatever amount of chlorine your pool is going to need to maintain 4 ppm of chlorine.

[@xpert1111]

@@swimmingpoolchemistrydoner5569 you didn't exactly answer my question.

[@alexisperales1778]

@@xpert1111he actually did lol

[@anthonyspiridigloizzi290]

Can you install it out in the open unprotected from rain?

[@swimmingpoolchemistrydoner5569]

Yes it would be no different than installing a pump outdoors. Just make sure you don’t have any exposed wires by using the proper conduit and connectors.

[@californiacleanshot]

I think I missed it but did you show the reservoir the chlorine is drawn from?🤔

[@swimmingpoolchemistrydoner5569]

I’ll need to look at the video again to see. It’s a 5 gallons bucket with a safety lid. I drilled a 1/2 inch hole in the side near the top for the feed hose.

[@electricalsmokealarmsandmo1564]

That is not a chlorinator. That is a acid pump.

[@slange455]

Can be used for both most of the time you need both cause bleach or chlorine will rise the ph

[@swimmingpoolchemistrydoner5569]

@@slange455 Chlorine only raises the pH when you first pour it in. By the second day the small pH rise goes down so there is no need to offset that with acid. I already did a test on this on my Instagram page. I no long make videos for KZbin.