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@Newdude @wireform care to chime in here?

They also said "Not to scale" but hey, who reads install documents and actually follows them. And if you provide 12-18in off the bend, it meets the install guide. At the end of the day, the buyer is the one who could suffer...not us internet cowboys.

https://www.pentair.com/content/dam/extranet/nam/product-related/product-manuals/pool-and-spa-equipment/intellichlor/IntelliChlor_Owners_Manual_Version_3_units_after_Nov_2011_English.pdf Read the document. Clearly states on pages 4 & 5: The IntelliChlor SCG should be at least three (3) feet...

Jim, I can't provide any case where that has occurred, but likewise you can't prove it hasn't happened either. My point is that if the manufacturer says to install it and you don't, they have the power to decline your warranty case due to not following simple directions. We could go round and...

I know I don't have the pedigree or number of posts as others here, but agree with VT. It is cheap insurance and depending on the manufacturer, part of the installation instructions. In the event there is an issue, the OP's warranty could be null because of a faulty install. No one here on the...

Carryover or not, the OP was asking if his equipment was installed correctly and the answer is still no. The published installation materials from Pentair are specific and his installation does not meet the requirements. I would bet if he has an early corrosion issue Pentair would deny it due to...

Sorry, I was quoting Jandy as they require a check valve before any sanitation equipment, including SWCG's. I thought that was also the recommended approach by most manufacturers? Also, I think Pentair says the SWCG should be at least 3ft from the the heater outlet. While things may "work", it...

Shouldn't it also have a check valve to prevent chlorine from back flowing into the heater?