Switching to SWG - Need Help with "Which One"

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hbg16

hbg16

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Hi, I am new to TFP and was hoping I could get some help making sure I make the right choice in selecting a SWG. I am one that over researches to a point of being back to square 1 with way too much information. That said I am look to switch to a SWG and below is some information about my pool and current equipment:

Pool Size - 21,000 gallons
Variable Speed Pump
Cartridge Filter
Live in Raleigh, NC

I have been looking at all the main brands and think I have settled on Circupool RJ45 plus

Does anyone else use Circupool, have heard of anyone that uses Circupool and what are your thoughts (good, bad ugly...............)

Thanks
 
Welcome to TFP.

Lot's of folks here have the RJ45+ and it will work fine for a 21K pool.

Please create your signature with details of your pool and equipment so we can give you the best advice.
 
@markayash just installed a circupool. It was a different model but he’d probably have some recent research info for you, and some install insight.

Plenty of circupool users here and they come highly recommended, hang tight until you get some of their responses.
 
I bought then Edge40 from Discount pool. I was mainly looking at the Edge40 and Rj45 but picked the Edge. It was $120 less and newer generation cell. Talked to Discouont twice and one guy said RJ and next guy said EDge :) The RJ has more features like temp and salt level where mine just shows when you're in range but with a test kit I am not worried
I just installed mine a few days ago and so far it's more than enough for my 20K pool on the lowest setting. My chlorine was around 5 or 6 and then next day was closer to 10 on 1 or the 8 bars but I run my pump on low 24x7
I have it on a timer and running the SWG 8 hours at night now and will see if that enough
 
This is my one year anniversary with the RJ45+ and I love it. No problems and at setting of 20%, it keeps my 20K pool sparkling clear,
 
I switched to swg about a year ago. Chose Circupool based on:
  • $/lb chlorine
  • Warranty for DIY installation
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There are a lot to choose from and there are at least 2 third party that have followers here. We love our salt pool and Circupool RJ30+ installation was a snap. Wish I'd done it years ago. I keep my salt mid range (3500 ppm) and I've read recently from one person here their tech support indicates it runs better close to 4000 ppm. Also get a K-1766 test kit. It'll last forever and is the most accurate you can get. Check your water before you do the salt calculation since you probably have more salt already than you think. Many have 1000-2000 ppm before adding any salt.

Check discountsaltpool.com for great technical information already summarized for you for most brands and models.

Good luck!

Chris
 
setsailsoon said:
I switched to swg about a year ago. Chose Circupool based on:
  • $/lb chlorine
  • Warranty for DIY installation
  • Reputation here
There are a lot to choose from and there are at least 2 third party that have followers here. We love our salt pool and Circupool RJ30+ installation was a snap. Wish I'd done it years ago. I keep my salt mid range (3500 ppm) and I've read recently from one person here their tech support indicates it runs better close to 4000 ppm. Also get a K-1766 test kit. It'll last forever and is the most accurate you can get. Check your water before you do the salt calculation since you probably have more salt already than you think. Many have 1000-2000 ppm before adding any salt.

Check discountsaltpool.com for great technical information already summarized for you for most brands and models.

Good luck!

Chris
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I have mine at 3800, I did learn to wait several; days after adding salt..I was shooting for 3500 and ended up at 3800 but still in a good range :)

I bought the strips first but ended up with the 1766 test kit, strips still show the same 2800 after I added 4 more bags and I followed the directions
 
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I went with a Circupool RJ45+ based on the cost at the time ($1 upgrade from a smaller RJ+ model) and the amount of time I'd need to run my pump to increase FC by about 4 (average daily loss). As long as Pool Math estimated it was less than the number of hours I hope to run my pump, it became an easy decision.
 
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There have recently been a bunch of threads on new SWG retrofits.. no doubt you have already found them... lots of good info in them. And lots of good info here too.

When you get to the point of raising your salinity I recommend you go in halves. Add half the salt your calcs recommend and then take a Salinity reading, then repeat to creep up on your target value. If you just dump it in and overshoot by a bunch then the only recourse is to drain and refill which is a hassle. Welcome to the SWG club!
 
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To add on to what Mguzzy said, the nice part is once you reach your salt goal, you are set unless you have overflow or lots of rain. Salt basically stays constant. This year I added a few bags right before opening. However at $7 a bag for a seasons worth of chlorine, it is worth it! Enjoy your SW pool.
 
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I don't know what the correct criteria is to select among the Circupool cells they sell. I have a smallish pool (13.5K) and I am thinking of the Universal40 because it more or less matches the equipment I already have, is oversized by the right amount ($/lbs of chlorine, oversized enough so the real life of the cell should be at least the 4 years that they claim) and it is more finely adjustable than many of the other units. But has a shorter warranty-- but is cheaper. With a cheaper replacement cell. Older technology I guess but who knows....I don't know if that really matters. This looks more like a clone of the Hayward generator, and as such it matches the rest of the new equipment.

It almost seems redundant to have the CORE and EDGE units in the line up.. I guess they are "easier to install" for some.

The longer warranty units have terms that don't seem as good as the shorter ones, so I am almost going to rule that out as a criteria. I think probably for my specific pool I am leaning that way based on the fact it's the right size, less expensive and even looks like the rest of the equipment. But I think if my criteria were different I'd come to a completely different conclusion. It's really not easy to decide. I don't know if it matters. I think a lot of it is marketing to be honest.
 
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