It seems these are the best bang for the buck and I can get an Edge 25 for $969 with a nice warranty. What does the forum think of Circupool SWG? Thank you
Circupool SWG
- Thread starter richierich
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- Jul 21, 2013
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- Pool Size
- 35000
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- Chlorine
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- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
It’s Ok. The chlorine output is over stated by DiscountSaltPools. Check how the warranty is pro-rated.
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- Jun 1, 2018
- 13,676
- Pool Size
- 26000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
For your small pool any 25k rated swg would be more than plenty.
Be sure to check out the other options they sell too & how finely each can be controlled as that will be important in a small pool with a large swg depending upon how you like to run your pump.
It looks like you would only need to run that unit a couple hours a day during peak season if @ 100%.
Play around with PoolMath effects of adding with different units/runtimes to get an idea of how each one might work for you.
Be sure to check out the other options they sell too & how finely each can be controlled as that will be important in a small pool with a large swg depending upon how you like to run your pump.
It looks like you would only need to run that unit a couple hours a day during peak season if @ 100%.
Play around with PoolMath effects of adding with different units/runtimes to get an idea of how each one might work for you.
- Jun 24, 2021
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- Pool Size
- 30000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-60
thanks for the input. Question though. What is the proper way to run it. Do people run them on say 50% for 8 hours or 100% for 4 hours if you need that. I assume it's the same chlorine output, but which is better for the cell to last longer? or it's the same?
- Jun 24, 2021
- 7,500
- Pool Size
- 30000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-60
It doesn't matter. Everything else being equal (good water quality), cell life is the same. 50% or 8 hours IS 100% of 4 hours.
Many here run 24/7 with low speed on the pump...just to keep the FC added to the pool consistently and avoid highs and lows in FC. Either way, as long as you stay away from minimum FC, how you run it doesn't matter from a cell life perspective.
HOWEVER, if you have a single speed pump, might be better to run higher % and lower hours. Will be less electrical cost. With a variable speed pump at low RPM, 24/7, my electric is less that $20/month.
I agree if you keep your water in balance and don’t try to run it as little as possible no worries. I think it is Jim who said after swimming in a salt pool you feel like you took a shower vs feeling like you need one.
So no disadvantage to keeping your FC at 8 vs 4.
I love mine, biggest advantage to me is I can leave town for 2 weeks and come back to a perfect pool. I just add a little acid every 2 weeks.
So no disadvantage to keeping your FC at 8 vs 4.
I love mine, biggest advantage to me is I can leave town for 2 weeks and come back to a perfect pool. I just add a little acid every 2 weeks.
Deciding between brands and came across the Solaxx Saltron Retro. Most of the other brands I've looked at say about .7 or .8 lbs of chlroine per day. On the manual for this one it says .07 lbs of FC per day How can that possibly be. My intex one was like .5 I think. I even called them and they confirmed that as being correct. Am I missing something?
More plates in the device usually. The plates are coated with the miracle magic metal that makes the electrolysis of salt water possible.
Usually defined rates of chlorine production are based on running 24 hours.
Usually defined rates of chlorine production are based on running 24 hours.
The 20k gallon saltron retro model I just found HERE said .4 lbs/day. Maybe you found the hot tub version specs (saltron mini) ?
Whatever you decide, make sure to plug the cell production and your gallons into poolmath. The above 20k model for example will only make 2.2 FC per 24 hours production in 20k gallons, and that won't be enough for the peak season. It would, however, be 9.6 ppm FC per 24 hours in your 5k gallons.
Whatever you decide, make sure to plug the cell production and your gallons into poolmath. The above 20k model for example will only make 2.2 FC per 24 hours production in 20k gallons, and that won't be enough for the peak season. It would, however, be 9.6 ppm FC per 24 hours in your 5k gallons.
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- Jun 1, 2018
- 13,676
- Pool Size
- 26000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
For that kind of coin you could get one of these with a 2yr warranty & 1.06 #/day with possibly a longer cell life 5-7k hrs
The general consensus on those drape over solaxx retros is that they last about 12-18 months.
That’s exactly how long the saltron mini cells last in my hot tub.
I currently have one of these in my pool (they are discontinued)
It is my understanding that I’m fairly lucky that it has lasted more than 1 season based on the reviews. I originally ordered it for my hot tub not realizing how large it was but when I went to return it they told me to keep it. Ffw & my intex unit died but I realized I had this in the shed. One positive about this style swg is that you can see the bubbles (looks like fog) & know it’s working. Also you don’t have to have the pump running to operate it although it is recommended.
The general consensus on those drape over solaxx retros is that they last about 12-18 months.
That’s exactly how long the saltron mini cells last in my hot tub.
I currently have one of these in my pool (they are discontinued)
It is my understanding that I’m fairly lucky that it has lasted more than 1 season based on the reviews. I originally ordered it for my hot tub not realizing how large it was but when I went to return it they told me to keep it. Ffw & my intex unit died but I realized I had this in the shed. One positive about this style swg is that you can see the bubbles (looks like fog) & know it’s working. Also you don’t have to have the pump running to operate it although it is recommended.
With these 3 options being relatively similar in price any opinions good or bad on which to buy? Thanks for the help
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- Jul 21, 2013
- 52,441
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
With these 3 options being relatively similar in price any opinions good or bad on which to buy? Thanks for the help
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Forget the Edge-15.
Flip a coin on the other two.
- Jul 21, 2013
- 52,441
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
It's a 15K capacity cell for more $ then the 20K cell. 25% more capacity for less cost with the others.
I have the edge 40 and love it but the pricing has gone a way up. I paid $850 for it in 2/2020
15 to 20 is 33% and even MORE of a bargain.
With their $5 upgrade I can get the Edge 25k for $964 or the SJ35 for $814. Any thoughts on the edge vs. the SJ35 good or bad? Thanks for the help
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