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    SWG for 17k gal pool for under $600 self installed?

    You could get the following SWG, though it is really not big enough. But, for $1.00 you can upgrade to the SJ-40, which is the right size for you. The total price is $599.00, well within your $600 budget. :) CircuPool SJ-20 Saltwater Chlorinator for up to 20000 gallon salt water pools
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    Hayward vs Circupool

    How about the Circupool Universal 40? It is $799.00. It appears to be identical to the Si-40 that I have had for three years. I am happy with mine. I did have to replace the flow switch last year, but other than that I have had no problems.
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    PB says with SWG you are just trading muriatic acid for chlorine

    I'm on my third year with a SWG. The first year I used quite a bit of MA until my TA came down (maybe a total of two gallons, but not all at once). Then I added boric acid and my pH was pretty stable so that I only added a couple of cups of MA every 10 days or so. The second year I used a total...
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    Any 55+ folks installing a pool?

    About the time I turned 57, we moved into a house that had an inground vinyl pool that needed to be brought back to life. I expect to easily get 20 years or more out of it. I have four daughters who live nearby, and two granddaughters, so the pool will be used for many years to come. I think...
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    Hose doesn't fit new vacuum head

    Drill a hole through the fitting and vacuum. Run a short screw through to hold them together.
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    Best New Pool Motor Recommendations

    I see three options, assuming 24 hour per day pumping. 1) Replace motor with a two-speed. Initial cost will be about $300, including seal kit. Electricity cost will be around $45 per month. 2) Replace motor with a variable speed. Im thinking of the Ecotech EZ 3 hp. Initial cost will be about...
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    CaliMar Titanium Edition - built in flow switch

    In April of 2012, circupool (Don Uhle) said, "Our company, Discount Salt Pool, is the exclusive distributor for CircuPool in the USA. The units are made by Compu Pool in Australia, in business since 1979." But just a few weeks ago he said, "CircuPool products have not been associated in any way...
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    40,000 Gallon Pool, old pump and sand filter - need recommendation for new.

    If you are going to stick with 115 volts for the motor, you are stuck with either a single speed pump or you could go to a Pentair Whisperflow 2 speed pump, either the 3/4 hp full rated (WFDS-3) or the 1 hp up-rated (WFDS-24). Those pumps, on high speed, will not quite have the flow of your...
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    Considering switching to CircuPool SWG, some questions

    Circupool does sell the Universal40, which I think is identical to the old Si-45, which is identical to the older Si-40 (which I have). However, it would not be big enough for a 35-36K gallon pool.
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    pump, filter, etc sizing

    The sale is that you pay for this SWG (CircuPool® RJ-45 Salt Pool System) for $1099, and you get the RJ-60. I have the Si-40, which I guess they now call the Universal40. I would not get any of the SJ series. I have had good results with my Si-40, but I have only had it a couple of years. If...
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    SWG on with no flow

    No. it is not mustard gas. Mustard gas does have chlorine and hydrogen, but there are other elements as well. The formula for at least one form of mustard gas is C4H8Cl2S
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    Pump replacement

    I'm guessing that your energy rates are fairly low in Tennessee. If that is the case, you would probably be better off economically going with a two speed pump. Something like this.
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    Liner pulling from wall

    I would just caulk it and not worry about it.
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    Do I Need A Check Valve & What's That Brass Thing???

    That's an in-line sacrificial anode. in-line sacrifical anode, pool and spa sacrifical zinc anode
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    Compupool water fault

    Here is what the manual says for troubleshooting. It looks like your flow is good, and you say your salt level is good. Maybe there is something messed up with your cable or cable connection. Water Fault LED on. Insufficient or no water flow through cell. - Check that the pump is operating...