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 Post subject: Thinking of switching to a SWG
PostPosted: March 1st, 2010, 2:08 pm 
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I do not want to hijack a thread but I am thinking of switching to a SWG but do not know a thing about them!
If the possibility that you might be hijacking a thread occurs to you, then you should start a new thread :) Thanks JasonLion

14 x 30 IG pool with 1.5 HP pump - 4.5 feet deep
use smart sticks for clorine
New 20 or 22 inch sand filter system

How much would it cost to convert?

Is it a hard process?

Does it still use most of my existing pump, filter system and so on?

I am just in the process over the next 30-60 days of changing the liner and replacing the light as it is burnt out and thought it might be a good idea to do this at the same time.

If someone can point me to some sites that sell them and where I can read about them.

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 Post subject: Re: Thinking of switching to a SWG
PostPosted: March 1st, 2010, 3:18 pm 
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Adding a SWG is fairly easy, and experienced installed can usual install one in under an hour. The SWG cell is inserted in some existing pipe and the power supply/control panel is mounted somewhere. None of your other equipment is affected.

Here is one place to read about a SWG. There is also a good overview in Pool School.



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 Post subject: Re: Thinking of switching to a SWG
PostPosted: March 13th, 2010, 4:40 pm 
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How handy would I have to be to install one of these myself? ... or is it better left to a pro?



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 Post subject: Re: Thinking of switching to a SWG
PostPosted: March 13th, 2010, 4:53 pm 
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