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Hi Jim, thanks for the reply. So, sounds likely a cell failure and it will need to be replaced? Again, that’s my suspicion after replacing the flow switch, but seeking second opinions from those more knowledgeable than me before investing in a new cell. Thankfully, in 2019 I picked up the iChlor...

Hi TFP, I am struggling with an issue with my iChlor 30 SWCG. In summary, the CELL light is constantly lit red and my ScreenLogic reports a “Clean Salt Cell” system alert. The cell itself (blades) is clean and I’ve recently performed an acid bath just to confirm. Flow is good and also did a...

OCLT just passed - exactly 1.0 FC loss with a couple of light rain showers overnight. CC @ 0.4. I’m hoping it is just dirt and some sand (from somewhere) and circulation is congregating in these areas. Our friends down the street also have a daily swimming dog and OK flagstone, but no “sand”...

Thanks Marty. Guess I’ll be bumping the SWG up to 100% (currently 80%) while we’re having high heat and lots of sun. Running my pump nearly 12 hrs currently, mostly low rpm. I knew the iChlor 30 would likely be a bit undersized, so I plan to run it as needed till it goes kaput and move to an...

I siphoned some of the matter from two different spots with a large syringe and emptied into a paper towel. Only one small piece could I smear - it looked like a piece of dirt before smearing. The rest just spread out and once dry (see photo) it appears to be various sized sand and rock. I could...

Yes, I’ve been at the min, and once up to 5’ish, until last night when my result was 2 and I added half gal of 10%. I’ve been bumping up the SWCG output in 5% increments trying to get it up. I will try to get a sample of this substance and see how it looks out of the water. Will also do an...

So, I continually get what appears to be fine grains of a sand like substance in certain areas of my pool. It mainly is in corner of my shallow ledge next to top step, along the floor/wall curve in far side of shallow end, and along my bench in deep end beneath my spa (w/spillway). Nothing on...

What Marty & Jason said. Just as an example - my SWCG has been reading 3200 ppm since I converted a week ago, but the Taylor K1766 test just read 3800. Don’t trust the SWCG reading. I’m in central TX, super hot and pool in sun a solid 8-10 hrs/day and I loose more water than that per week...

I just installed an iChlor 30 this past weekend. I'm hopeful I don't experience the same issues, but it does sound like these models do have some problems with the flow sensor (similar to the Intellichlor models), but also some reports of the control unit or LEDs going out. I installed it myself...

@Jimrahbe @mknauss Thank you both for your advice, information and details - definitely helped my install go without incident! Spent 3 hours this afternoon and everything seems to be working properly. No leaks either for my first endeavor in PVC plumbing work! :LOL: I decided to leave the spa...

If you're running your current pump 24/7 @ 2800 (RPM?) and you get a variable speed (VS) pump in your new build, then you can run it at a lower speed most of the time and potentially save some money. Because you're running 24/7 now, I wouldn't expect to see an increase in your electric bill...

Jim - yes, that's exactly what I'm looking to do and why I bought the actuator for the make up valve - have it shut off most of the time and only turn it on for one of these two purposes: (1) refresh/circulate/chlorinate the spa on a daily schedule, (2) run as a feature on rare occasions. I...

Hard to find many reviews of the Pure Line SWCGs, but there have been several comments on here that owners have been happy with them thus far. I haven’t seen feedback from those who’ve owned them multiple years. If you don’t have automation to integrate with, then the CircuPool brand SWCGs are...

Thanks Jim! I’ve added the circuits and Infelliflo config as suggested and will test it out tomorrow in daylight.

Ah, OK...I see what you guys mean. And I’ve seen the function “Spillway” on the ET but it does nothing on mine (that button goes pool or spa and that’s it). So if I were to remove the make up line, how would I configure the spillway function, especially with multiple speed options? And if I...

@Jimrahbe - thanks a lot! This helps - the manual is just a bit hard for me to read legibly and understand. I’ll check to confirm if any wires are included in the kit other than what’s connected and contained inside. Appears I may need to get the wiring for the power from the ET pump relay, a 4...

Take most everything your pool builder says with a grain of salt, and when it comes to SWCGs in Texas, throw it out the door. I’ve yet to talk to a builder or even service/renovation company who does not try to dissuade from SWCG, whether they claim equipment/furniture/hard surface damage, short...

Hi all - I am converting to a SWCG and per the advice from the great folks on this site I am staying with Pentair due to the automation and remote capabilities possible integrating with my existing ET controller w/ScreenLogic2. I have an iChlor SWCG with the additional Intellichlor power center...

I realized my pool volume in my signature said 17k, so that's where Jim - your comment came from regarding the iChlor 30K is insufficient. I went back and pulled up my PB contract which states my pool volume is under 14k. I ran some calculations based on dimensions, was sure to include my spa...

Jim - my pool is right around 15k so only mentioned the 30k iChlor as it would be the minimum cell size desired for my pool. Based on price from Polytec I’d only be paying about $250 for a 30k size cell as the power supply is $300 at the low end. Even if the life is around 7-10k hours (I’m...

Thanks Jim! Appears I have the real ET (8) with relays and load center, but presume I am missing the SWCG power supplies so will need the IC40 kit as you mention. Pic attached. Are the new iChlor units still unproven or have issues? I’ve not been able to find much info or reviews, but they do...