- Jul 21, 2013
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- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
Let us know how it works for you and what it does.
It is a new product and I have heard little about its capabilities.
Shopping for a SWG and maybe Automation (Edit: Ultimately went with Hayward HLBPLUS4W)
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Let us know how it works for you and what it does.
It is a new product and I have heard little about its capabilities.
Darn, I think I jumped the gun... it looks like I'll need to add this to make the actuators work:
hayward.com
AquaRite S3 Omni Upgrade Kit
Easily upgrade your existing AquaRite S3 Salt Chlorination system to Omni® automation via AquaRite S3 Omni Upgrade Kit. Unlock additional automation and full control of virtually any pool or spa feature.
hayward.com
- Jul 21, 2013
- 52,690
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
Hayward makes this complicated to understand.Darn, I think I jumped the gun... it looks like I'll need to add this to make the actuators work:
AquaRite S3 Omni Upgrade Kit
Easily upgrade your existing AquaRite S3 Salt Chlorination system to Omni® automation via AquaRite S3 Omni Upgrade Kit. Unlock additional automation and full control of virtually any pool or spa feature.
I think that is needed to have the pool/spa actuator control.
Yup, and you can't buy it online anywhere... heck, I can't even find a price for it. Maybe I'll just bite the bullet and go with your original idea of the HLBPLUS4W. Either way I'll keep you posted.
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So, I'm getting a quote for install of the HLBPLUS4W and wanted to know if this is enough space to install the Salt Cell if anybody knows. I'd just assume not have them charge me for a bunch of plumbing if it's unnecessary.
The pipe with the arrows is where I think it needs to be installed and it's about 14.5 inches in length. Think that's enough?
Thanks
The pipe with the arrows is where I think it needs to be installed and it's about 14.5 inches in length. Think that's enough?
Thanks
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The guy that came out to quote the install was a very cool guy. It's way more involved than I thought. He said that a check valve is required if I want the system to be warrantied. He is a certified Hayward Tech and said that if there is no check valve it's an instant denial if I have an issue. No big deal I'll get the check valve.
Also, the system panel requires 2 GFCI circuit breakers at $100 a pop... had no idea this was needed.
Total out the door cost is going to be just under $4800. Should be installed by this weekend.
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I tested my pool water and I already have about 3300 ppm salt from all the chlorine I've used over the past 4 years (never added salt). So I take it I don't need to add any salt before the salt system is installed. Can someone please verify?
Also, my CYA is currently at 20, should I bump it up to 70 today or wait until after the system is installed?
Thanks.
Also, my CYA is currently at 20, should I bump it up to 70 today or wait until after the system is installed?
Thanks.
- Jul 21, 2013
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- 35000
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- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
3300 ppm of salt is fine.
CYA of 20 is never good. I would get stabilizer dissolving to get your CYA around 40-50 now then add more when the SWG goes in.
CYA of 20 is never good. I would get stabilizer dissolving to get your CYA around 40-50 now then add more when the SWG goes in.
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Your POOR patio. Guess it's destroyed now as they say in Texas. I'm so sorry.
Just wanted to update this thread. System is fully installed, up and running. Total cost was 5g's when all is said and done Like I said earlier, it's waaay more involved that I thought. A bunch of electrical, I guess depending on your house/situation.
Anyways, the app is simple and awesome. Easy to set schedules, etc. Very user friendly and nice to have everything under one hub.
I bumped my cya to 50 for now and I'm running the system for about 8hrs a day at 50% to see where that lands me on chlorine.
Thanks again for all the advice. Love this forum!
Anyways, the app is simple and awesome. Easy to set schedules, etc. Very user friendly and nice to have everything under one hub.
I bumped my cya to 50 for now and I'm running the system for about 8hrs a day at 50% to see where that lands me on chlorine.
Thanks again for all the advice. Love this forum!
- Jul 21, 2013
- 52,690
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
Hahaha, I was just doing that and trying to update the thread title (guess I can't do that) to add that I went with HLBPLUS4W. Thanks again @ajw22
- Jul 21, 2013
- 52,690
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
You can by editing the first post in the thread.
Btw, the guy that did the install is a certified Hayward, Pentair and I think Jandy warranty representative. Very cool guy and he's actually a TFP'er. I was shocked when I started talking about the forum and he said he's an expert and posts from time to time.
Anyone looking for an install on a salt cell, automation or heater in the West San Fernando Valley or Conejo Valley can pm me for his info.
Anyone looking for an install on a salt cell, automation or heater in the West San Fernando Valley or Conejo Valley can pm me for his info.