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    SWG for 17k gal pool for under $600 self installed?

    You could get the following SWG, though it is really not big enough. But, for $1.00 you can upgrade to the SJ-40, which is the right size for you. The total price is $599.00, well within your $600 budget. :) CircuPool SJ-20 Saltwater Chlorinator for up to 20000 gallon salt water pools
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    Hayward vs Circupool

    How about the Circupool Universal 40? It is $799.00. It appears to be identical to the Si-40 that I have had for three years. I am happy with mine. I did have to replace the flow switch last year, but other than that I have had no problems.
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    PB says with SWG you are just trading muriatic acid for chlorine

    I'm on my third year with a SWG. The first year I used quite a bit of MA until my TA came down (maybe a total of two gallons, but not all at once). Then I added boric acid and my pH was pretty stable so that I only added a couple of cups of MA every 10 days or so. The second year I used a total...
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    Any 55+ folks installing a pool?

    About the time I turned 57, we moved into a house that had an inground vinyl pool that needed to be brought back to life. I expect to easily get 20 years or more out of it. I have four daughters who live nearby, and two granddaughters, so the pool will be used for many years to come. I think...
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    Hose doesn't fit new vacuum head

    Drill a hole through the fitting and vacuum. Run a short screw through to hold them together.
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    Best New Pool Motor Recommendations

    I see three options, assuming 24 hour per day pumping. 1) Replace motor with a two-speed. Initial cost will be about $300, including seal kit. Electricity cost will be around $45 per month. 2) Replace motor with a variable speed. Im thinking of the Ecotech EZ 3 hp. Initial cost will be about...
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    CaliMar Titanium Edition - built in flow switch

    In April of 2012, circupool (Don Uhle) said, "Our company, Discount Salt Pool, is the exclusive distributor for CircuPool in the USA. The units are made by Compu Pool in Australia, in business since 1979." But just a few weeks ago he said, "CircuPool products have not been associated in any way...
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    40,000 Gallon Pool, old pump and sand filter - need recommendation for new.

    If you are going to stick with 115 volts for the motor, you are stuck with either a single speed pump or you could go to a Pentair Whisperflow 2 speed pump, either the 3/4 hp full rated (WFDS-3) or the 1 hp up-rated (WFDS-24). Those pumps, on high speed, will not quite have the flow of your...
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    Considering switching to CircuPool SWG, some questions

    Circupool does sell the Universal40, which I think is identical to the old Si-45, which is identical to the older Si-40 (which I have). However, it would not be big enough for a 35-36K gallon pool.
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    pump, filter, etc sizing

    The sale is that you pay for this SWG (CircuPool® RJ-45 Salt Pool System) for $1099, and you get the RJ-60. I have the Si-40, which I guess they now call the Universal40. I would not get any of the SJ series. I have had good results with my Si-40, but I have only had it a couple of years. If...
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    SWG on with no flow

    No. it is not mustard gas. Mustard gas does have chlorine and hydrogen, but there are other elements as well. The formula for at least one form of mustard gas is C4H8Cl2S
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    Pump replacement

    I'm guessing that your energy rates are fairly low in Tennessee. If that is the case, you would probably be better off economically going with a two speed pump. Something like this.
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    Liner pulling from wall

    I would just caulk it and not worry about it.
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    Do I Need A Check Valve & What's That Brass Thing???

    That's an in-line sacrificial anode. in-line sacrifical anode, pool and spa sacrifical zinc anode
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    Compupool water fault

    Here is what the manual says for troubleshooting. It looks like your flow is good, and you say your salt level is good. Maybe there is something messed up with your cable or cable connection. Water Fault LED on. Insufficient or no water flow through cell. - Check that the pump is operating...
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    Compupool water fault

    I'm not familiar with the Compupool, but could the water fault be lack of flow? Perhaps you have a bad flow switch. I had to do that this spring, and it got me back going with my Circupool SWG.
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    Opinions on new liner color/design

    I have Cheyenne (except from another manufacturer), and I think it is great. People sometimes take a second look to see if they are real tiles.
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    Helping A Friend With His In Ground Pool....Sorry LONG

    The cell reads the salt level, and temperature. Those do not change appreciably from going through the cell. It will not hurt it to have the cell in backwards, but since it is easy to turn it around, go ahead and do so. Yes it was just an example. You need to run your pump long enough to do an...
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    Helping A Friend With His In Ground Pool....Sorry LONG

    It doesn't really matter that the cell is in backwards, with the wires on the inlet side, but it is easy to turn around. Dumping salt into the pool and brushing it around is the best way. Don't dump it in the skimmer. Wait a day to allow the salt to dissolve before you turn on the SWG. The SWG...
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    Wichita KS 20X36 Vinyl Rectangle with AutoCover

    The IC60 will not produce too much chlorine. You can control it by adjusting its percentage or by adjusting the pump run time. But an IC40 would also work
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    Adding SWG to existing setup

    Typically the SWG is switched off and on with the same mechanical timer as the motor. The SWG control panel does have a dial to adjust the percentage of time the SWG generates. See the installation manual, pages 10-12. The SWG panel does not turn the pump on and off. It is possible to get...
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    CircuPool Si-45 Salt System - loud humming noise/vibration coming from control panel

    I had a humming in mine a couple of years ago, right after I installed it. As I recall, I just tightened a couple of screws, and I have not had the humming again.
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    help with outdoor sound system

    With full mono mode I suppose it would work. I don't have that mode on my receiver, so I have no experience with it. If that is your plan, make sure the receiver you get has that mode.
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    help with outdoor sound system

    I don't think the seven speakers are going to work the way you are thinking. You might be better off with a stereo receiver that can power both an "A" and a "B" set of speakers, and you could cover your area with 4 speakers. I have a stereo receiver in my garage that powers a couple of old...
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    Circupool SI45+ LED panel issues

    From the manual: "If Metric temperature (Celsius) or salinity (grams per liter) units are preferred, push the System Status button to display the units you wish to change, for example, press once to display temperature. Move the SUPERCHLOR switch from AUTO to ON and back to AUTO. The units...
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    Is this SWG 220v ? and why is scale building on it weekly ?

    High pH and high calcium (CH) will contribute to scaling. And having low CYA will make you need to run the SWG longer, which will also contribute to increased scaling. You should get yourself a good test kit and look at PoolMath on this site to figure out how much stuff you need. Assuming...
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    Running 2 pumps vs varible speed pump

    I would not use one of those GS1 units. They are meant for 3 phase output, and my guess is that you have a single phase motor. Do you have any water features, like a spa or waterfall? If it is just a simple pool, then you don't need a 1-1/2 hp motor. What you could do is get a two speed motor...
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    Return angles

    I'm thinking that if the wind is from the west, a counterclockwise flow would be best. If you went clockwise, the dirt would accumulate on the steps.
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    Need a new motor looking for advice

    What I did was install a single pole double throw switch in the bottom of my existing timer box. The wire from the timer goes to the center terminal of the switch, and from the switch I have one wire that goes to the high speed terminal of the motor and another wire goes to the low speed...
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    Need a new motor looking for advice

    Unless your electricity rates are quite high, you will never recover the additional cost of a variable speed. I don't think you can replace a single speed motor with a variable speed motor. I think you would have to replace the whole pump, and that can be quite expensive. You probably will save...