SWG Wiring with 24/7 VS pump

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Davileet

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I am replacing a 30yr+ panel box and getting new GFCI breakers etc and came across some information that the SWG should be wired on a timer in tandem with the pump. I have not been using a physical timer with wiring connections to control my VS pump and have been relying on the onboard programming. I used my SWG last year wired directly to an individual breaker.

How do I got about wiring the SWG safely in this situation?
 
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Salt cells in general, need to have two safety devices.. The Primary device is to remove the AC power from the cell's power center when the pump is not running.. The secondary safety device is the flow switch, or flow sensor, that comes with most cells.

Cell's can explode if the flow switch fails closed, and the cell still has power. Does not happen often, but has happened..

Running your pump 24/7, acts like the Primary safety device, and makes it ok to just rely on the flow switch.

Thanks,

Jim R.
 
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+1. Both my pools SWGs control units were wired directly to the pump breaker, running 24/7. If I lose power to the pump, so does the SWG. On the off chance the pump dies with power, than in that rare instance, the flow switch does its thing.
 
..and maybe what model motor? There are a handful of variable-speed motors with onboard accessory relays (the newer Nidec motors come to mind) that can also provide (or cut) power to the SWCG.
 
You can put the VS900 and the RJ60 on the same 15 amp CB.

The VS900 should be connected to continuous power.

The RJ60 should be connected through a timer to ensure the SWG is powered only when the pump is on.
 
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Allen says "The RJ60 should be connected through a timer to ensure the SWG is powered only when the pump is on"..

I totally agree you need to do the above, if you do not plan to run 24/7..

Thanks,

Jim R.
 
Jimrahbe said:
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Allen says "The RJ60 should be connected through a timer to ensure the SWG is powered only when the pump is on"..

I totally agree you need to do the above, if you do not plan to run 24/7..

Thanks,

Jim R.
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I'd still run the SWG thru a timer, even if running the pump 24/7.
This will provide more flexibility if your 24/7 pump run plans change or you decide to only run the SWG part of the day.

No matter what you decide, always turn the SWG off before you turn the pump off.
 
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Thanks for the replies.
When using the same circuit breaker, should I be just using a wire nut to join the connections of the swg and pump together before going into CB? From my understanding it's not a good idea to have multiple wires on the same post of the CB.
 
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