I’ve been hanging out in this sub for a few days. I have been using liquid chlorine, and an in-line chlorinator, but I cannot find tabs without stabilizer easily. I would like to install a swcg unit. I’m attaching a picture of my plumbing. In between the filter and the heater is the return line to the pool. It is my understanding the unit should be installed after pump filter and heater. There is a check valve, and what looks like a copper line from heater (some sort of ground?). Should these two items be moved before the swcg, or can they be moved to be after? I was looking at the rj60 I believe. My pool is right about 20k gallons, vinyl, and the price difference was negligible to the next lower unit, so it is 3x size needed. Any advice is greatly appreciated.
Looking to install swg
- Thread starter Jrock817
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Berger82
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Jrock,
I can't answer the question about the copper wiring and I'm not sure what those 2 black tubes are, but I have an RJ60 as well and with a vertical install, you can install with only about 10" of room. If you can't remove anything, that may be an option for you.
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- May 11, 2021
- 973
- Pool Size
- 7000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-30
That copper wire is your bonding wire. It is connected to the water, your heater, your pump, encircles your pool and is connected to any metal parts like stairs. You SWG controller is going to have a bonding lug that shoul connect to it too.
That black pipe seems to be the Chlorinator connection… installing a SWG you should get rid of the Chlorinator (I did). I would install the cell like Berger shows in his picture between the red lines.
That black pipe seems to be the Chlorinator connection… installing a SWG you should get rid of the Chlorinator (I did). I would install the cell like Berger shows in his picture between the red lines.
Is a vertical install only if I don’t have the room to plumb it in direct? I read in another post it has to have a minimum distance from the return valve. I’d imagine that would change the flow rate of my pump putting that many 90 turns so tight.
- May 11, 2021
- 973
- Pool Size
- 7000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-30
How much space you have there?
The cell takes a bit more space than it looks and you probably don’t want to leave it too close to the ground.
- Jun 22, 2014
- 47,754
- Pool Size
- 17888
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
Looks like you have a good amount of room. My RJ install is linked in my signature. Below is the manual if you haven't seen it already.
Will a vertical install change the flow on my pump to returns significantly? I do not have a variable speed as of yet, but after looking, I’ll probably do both, just for cost savings. If a straight install is better, I’m comfortable with Re-routing after the heater to make it work. One more question, my equipment is open to air, does anything need to be covered? I could build a small enclosure around the equipment if necessary.
- Jun 22, 2014
- 47,754
- Pool Size
- 17888
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
Horizontal or vertical, either way will work well for you. As for covering the equipment, it's not necessary, but for some has its advantages. I built a cover over mine simply because of the intense heat and UV. Probably not the same concern for you. But winter is a different story. Most of your items can remain outside (exposed or covered). Filter and heater no problem. Even the pump can remain outside. However some owners prefer to take a coupe items into the garage or basement like their filter pressure gauge or maybe even the pump to avoid potential moisture/rust.
I was worried about flow loss from all this 90 turns, but looks like overall not much change. I bring everything but the filter housing and heater in for winter. I have pump unhooked for clearing lines anyway. Thanks for the tips! I’m going to likely order a variable pump at the same time.
