Booster pump issue

[Conor_K]

My salt mix station just wants to fight...

I just installed the CDP 8800 booster pump and I can’t get it to drop below 90psi.

Turn the screw counter clockwise does nothing.
Clockwise and pressure goes up.

Not diggin it.

Anyone know what I’m doing wrong??

 

[dadnjesse]

You need it running while relieving pressure or the gauge won't go down.

 

[Conor_K]

It was running, but when it shot up to 100 i didnt want to go any further.

I have it working now, but the fix was interesting.

I turned it off and turned the screw clockwise.
I thought i had realy screwed up (band pun intended) because i heard a slight crack and then it was a little dificult backing it out.

But after that the screw was working correctly once turned back on.

Have it at a nice 65psi now. So I am making water finally.

Still have one leaky Tee to replace and I don’t like the flow I am getting from the mixing pump (sadface) so I have to swap that out. (I think)

What kind of water movement do you guys like to see in the salt mixing tank. Its a 50 gallon vert and with about 15 gallons in there I have what I would call a gentle whirlpool going. I was hoping for better, but am I overdoing it?

I’ll have auto water change running by this weekend if it kills me...