- Dec 13, 2009
- 116
- Pool Size
- 32000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
I had only ever been in pure Cl (non-SW) pools my whole life. For the pool we just built, we went with SWG after lots of research. Main factors were:
1. Fewer day to day chemical additions (not to say we won't ever need to use liquid Cl, just not regularly)
2. Relatively low-maintenance
3. Nice water feel
That said, this is not to say that owning a SWG is cheaper...it's probably cost neutral at best over 5 - 7 years from everything I've read. But the time benefit is definitely there.
Since opening, we've really been impressed! The water looks and feels great, and everything is working well. I'm still getting my settings worked out for optimum performance, but so far, so good. We're running our pool at about 3200ppm and can taste a slight saltiness, but nothing at all off-putting or briney. An added benefit is that the water is gentle on the eyes and skin, and seems much less harsh when you get the inevitable water up the nose. Not sure this is so much the slight salinity or just having properly balanced water, but the combination is working really well for us so far.
1. Fewer day to day chemical additions (not to say we won't ever need to use liquid Cl, just not regularly)
2. Relatively low-maintenance
3. Nice water feel
That said, this is not to say that owning a SWG is cheaper...it's probably cost neutral at best over 5 - 7 years from everything I've read. But the time benefit is definitely there.
Since opening, we've really been impressed! The water looks and feels great, and everything is working well. I'm still getting my settings worked out for optimum performance, but so far, so good. We're running our pool at about 3200ppm and can taste a slight saltiness, but nothing at all off-putting or briney. An added benefit is that the water is gentle on the eyes and skin, and seems much less harsh when you get the inevitable water up the nose. Not sure this is so much the slight salinity or just having properly balanced water, but the combination is working really well for us so far.