We are preparing to replace some equipment, specifically the S240 filter and installing a SWG system, pool guy has recommended pentair Triton 60 and an IC40, would those be sufficient size wise for our pool setup?
Replacement filter?
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11,
In my mind, your "pool guy" does not have a clue...
I am a highly biased Pentair guy, but unless you have a Pentair Automation system having one of their SWCGs does not make sense to me. It has no control system and no way to run any kind of diagnostics to see how well the cell is working. Everything is built into the cell, so all you have are buttons and lights, which give you limited control.
Also, we always recommend a cell that is at least 2 x the volume of your pool, so an IC40 is actually too small for your pool. Will it work, yes.... but you will have to run it a long time to generate the amount of chlorine you will need. I am assuming that this is an outdoor pool without an automatic cover... If you decide to go with the Pentair system, then you should get the IC60..
I love my saltwater pool, but one of the downsides is that you have to run your pump a lot longer than normal. This makes single speed pumps more costly. A 2-speed or Variable Speed pump makes owning a salt system much more cost friendly.
Thanks,
Jim R.
In my mind, your "pool guy" does not have a clue...
I am a highly biased Pentair guy, but unless you have a Pentair Automation system having one of their SWCGs does not make sense to me. It has no control system and no way to run any kind of diagnostics to see how well the cell is working. Everything is built into the cell, so all you have are buttons and lights, which give you limited control.
Also, we always recommend a cell that is at least 2 x the volume of your pool, so an IC40 is actually too small for your pool. Will it work, yes.... but you will have to run it a long time to generate the amount of chlorine you will need. I am assuming that this is an outdoor pool without an automatic cover... If you decide to go with the Pentair system, then you should get the IC60..
I love my saltwater pool, but one of the downsides is that you have to run your pump a lot longer than normal. This makes single speed pumps more costly. A 2-speed or Variable Speed pump makes owning a salt system much more cost friendly.
Thanks,
Jim R.
Thanks for the reply, outdoor pool yes, auto cover no. I can pick any equipment, and I for sure would rather pick the best as far as ease of use is concerned, I travel for work a lot, which leaves my wife responsible for the pool some weeks. Is their a swg that you prefer. Side note, I do believe the pool guy is clueless.
11,
There are only a couple of salt cells that are rated for 60K... Pentair IC60 and CircuPool models.. If you had Pentair Automation then the IC60 would be my choice.. Without automation I would go with the CircuPool RJ60 plus... CircuPool often has sales where you buy a lower rated cell and they will upgrade you to a larger cell for no extra charge..
Here is comparison info.. Compare and Review Saltwater Chlorine Generator Prices and Features
You can go with a smaller cell rated for 40K, and they will work, but you will have to run the cell harder (at 100%) and for longer, to make the chlorine you will need.
If you are replacing the filter because it is broken or just ugly, then that makes sense... If you are replacing it because it will not keep your pool clean, then that is most often a chemical issue and not a filter issue.
You should read our pool school and this .. ABCs of Pool Water Chemistry
Thanks,
Jim R.
There are only a couple of salt cells that are rated for 60K... Pentair IC60 and CircuPool models.. If you had Pentair Automation then the IC60 would be my choice.. Without automation I would go with the CircuPool RJ60 plus... CircuPool often has sales where you buy a lower rated cell and they will upgrade you to a larger cell for no extra charge..
Here is comparison info.. Compare and Review Saltwater Chlorine Generator Prices and Features
You can go with a smaller cell rated for 40K, and they will work, but you will have to run the cell harder (at 100%) and for longer, to make the chlorine you will need.
If you are replacing the filter because it is broken or just ugly, then that makes sense... If you are replacing it because it will not keep your pool clean, then that is most often a chemical issue and not a filter issue.
You should read our pool school and this .. ABCs of Pool Water Chemistry
Thanks,
Jim R.
I have been a lurker for a while and have read it, and follow it with great results! Crystal clear water. The filter has been leaking since we bought the house, so it’s definitely time. I think it’s 15-20 years old.
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