Help w/ plumbing for new SWG install

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DryHeat99

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Jun 11, 2022
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Phoenix, AZ
Pool Size
15000
Surface
Plaster
Chlorine
Salt Water Generator
SWG Type
Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
Hello - First post here, I’ve been reading the forum for a couple weeks, and decided to take the SWG plunge! I’ve owned the pool for 5yrs, water changed 2yrs ago, and it’s been run with 3” tabs in a floater + di-chlor granules as shock. (Sorry, I didn’t know any better!) Needless to say, the CYA is super high, so I’m working on a partial drain/refill to bring chemistry back to healthy levels. I bought the Circupool clone of the Hayward T-15 that will be going in once that’s done, so am planning out the plumbing for it now. I think what I have designed is pretty straight forward and will allow good flow, but in the spirit of measure twice cut once, thought I would see if anyone has suggestions. Pic below shows the heater on the left and return to pool on the right, with my mock-up sitting in front of where it would install.

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Welcome to TFP!

Doesn't look like you need much coaching. Your plan looks solid to me. Make sure all fittings are SCH 40 for "pressure applications." You've ordered the right test kits. You're working on CYA levels. Your signature is done and you got your welcome.

Looks like my work is done here. Let us know if you need any help.

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Thanks @Rancho Cost-a-Lotta ! My only consideration with the above plumbing run is that it puts the SWG out in sun in a West facing exposure so will get HOT. So I‘d need to build some shade for it. But just a few feet away I’ve got shade so I’d love to move the SWG under my equipment enclosure. That would involve a much more complex run with quite a bit of the PVC at ground level. My mock up to get the SWG into the shade is show below. Thoughts on this version? Too twisty?

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So to wrap up the story of my SWG install, I end up with the plumbing run as shown below. It has more 90 degree bends than I wanted, but ultimately getting the SWG unit in the shade was critical. After running this configuration for a little over 1 month, I’m pretty happy with it.

I run the VSP for a total of 8hrs per day (3hrs at 90% + 5hrs at 50%) with the SWG at 45% output. With this, I’ve been able to keep the FC levels where I want them, even with the broiling hot 105-110 degree summer days here in Phoenix. To keep 7.6-7.8 PH, I’ve needed about 1 gal of 14.5% Muriatic acid each week, split into two doses.

Overall, the SWG conversion was exactly what I had hoped it would be. The water looks great, feels great, and (so far) is very easy to
maintain.
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