I did plant that seed for further discussion a couple posts above
And now you've watered it so we can watch it grow.
Considering SWG for 30k gallon Pool
- Thread starter thedeependent
- Start date
I would say about 4-5 gallons a week during hot months. 10% concentration
- May 3, 2014
- 62,672
- Pool Size
- 6000
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
- May 3, 2014
- 62,672
- Pool Size
- 6000
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
No. The power center is a transformer. Without automation, you need something to remove power from the swcg when the pump is not running.
- Jul 21, 2013
- 65,062
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
5 gallons of 10% per week is 17 ppm and about 2.5 ppm/day.
You would need to run an IC40 at 80% for 14 hours/day or an IC60 at 80% for your 9 hours per day.
- Jul 21, 2013
- 65,062
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
Running at 80% is fine. The cell will be depleted faster but you paid less for it.
If budget is not an issue then get the IC60. You get more chlorine capacity for the increased price.
Oh gotcha, so what would be my options for removing power if my current pump doesn’t have automation?
- Jul 21, 2013
- 65,062
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
- Jun 24, 2021
- 15,880
- Pool Size
- 29000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-60 Plus
Have you looked at the pump wattage that it is using at different speeds? My pump only uses 120W at the lowest setting which is 20GPM and my SWG doesn't have any flow issues at that speed. I run my pump 24/7 now that it is pool season and that lets me run the SWG at a lower output rate.
I would still op for a 60K rated cell for which ever brand you decide to go with as it should last longer and produce more chlorine per dollar spent.
I would still op for a 60K rated cell for which ever brand you decide to go with as it should last longer and produce more chlorine per dollar spent.
+1. The install costs and controller are the same. If the installer is remotely close to the $400 online upgrade cost between the two units, you'll get 50% more lifespan for 16% more cost. (Plus tax, but still)
A contractor provided a quote for a Jandy Truclear system that they prefer over the Pentair SWG. They had it for $1500 all in.
They also mentioned that they can do the ic60 plus for $200 more than the ic60.
Thoughts?
They also mentioned that they can do the ic60 plus for $200 more than the ic60.
Thoughts?
- May 3, 2014
- 62,672
- Pool Size
- 6000
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
- Jul 21, 2013
- 65,062
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
IMHO the Truclear is a low quality system. Your contractor prefers selling Jandy equipment since he makes more on it.
We had the discussion earlier in the thread about Pentair cells without Pentair automation.
Good to know, will be sticking to Pentair. They were pushing Jandy and I was curious as to why
- Jun 24, 2021
- 15,880
- Pool Size
- 29000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-60 Plus
- Jul 21, 2013
- 65,062
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
Depends what you can find in your area at a good price. I use Aquasalt.
Never use Clorox salt at any price.
Salt - Further Reading
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