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  • Smarter Swimming Pool 6: Chlorinator

    Smarter Swimming Pool 6: Chlorinator

    My old pool chlorinator motor broke and instead of forking out another $600 on an overpriced pool accessory I decided to fix it using a new reduction gear motor, connect it to an ESP and control dosing liquid chlorine via Home Assistant.

  • Smarter Swimming Pool 4: Liquid Chlorine Level

    Smarter Swimming Pool 4: Liquid Chlorine Level

    My pool requires a regular influx of liquid chlorine that is stored in a large drum next to the automated chlorinator. Every couple of weeks I have to replenish that drum, otherwise the chlorine concentration in the pool water gets too low, and algae starts growing resulting in green-ish pool water. Needless to say, this…