Best SWG for the above ground pool

[y51]

Hello,
I am going to purchase the SWG for my above ground pool 15ftx30ftx54in.
I was considering Aqua Trol RJ designed for 18,000 gal, however in a couple threads I read that this generator will be too small for my pool.
Any suggestion?
Thank you very much,
y51

 

[jblizzle]

We recommend sizing a SWG for 1.5-3 times the size of the pool. So find one that is rated at least for 20k. The smaller the SWG the more it will have to run and the more pump time you will need, which just costs $ on electricity.

The Aqua Trol would be pretty marginal and may require a long pump run time.

 

[y51]

Thank you Jason,
Any recommendation for particular model/brand?

 

[jblizzle]

If you can hard wire it, you can use any in-ground SWG. I am not familiar with above ground SWGs.

 

[JoshU]

The AutoPilot Pool Pilot AG is made for above ground pools and has a few more features over the Hayward / Goldline AquaTrol units (i.e. built-in temperature compensation & tri-sensor assembly). It is rated at 20,000 gallons. As mentioned a smaller in ground system is also an option.

 

[Makdaddy]

I use the saltro retro
It does not require the pump to be running to function
I have been happy with it

http://www.amazon.com/SALRET20A-Ret...&qid=1430072621&sr=8-2&keywords=saltron+retro

 

[rippermac]

I used the Aqua Trol RJ for my 15x30 for a year running a total of 6 hours per 24hr cycle at approximately 25% dialed in with a constant speed pump. It's only been a year but I've had no problems with it and it has easily maintained my levels. Matter of fact I've had to reduce the output from 40% initially since my chlorine levels were hitting mid teens after the afternoon run. So far I've have not been disappointed even though technically it's an undersized unit (I guess). Haven't had to clean it since I'm fastidious about checking my levels. Will the cell survive 3 to 4 more years? Guess I'll find out.

 

[johnnydot]

I have been using the Aqua Trol RJ for my 18x33x48 18,000 gallon pool for three years and there never has been a problem with it.

Hello,
I am going to purchase the SWG for my above ground pool 15ftx30ftx54in.
I was considering Aqua Trol RJ designed for 18,000 gal, however in a couple threads I read that this generator will be too small for my pool.
Any suggestion?
Thank you very much,
y51

 

[JasonLion]

The other option, if your pool is hardwired and bonded, is to use an in-ground SWG.

 

[y51]

Thanks to all for help.
Based on your recommendations, I have purchased the Hayward AquaTrol RJ.