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  1. NWMNMom

    Low salt and inspect cell

    BCan I ask where you got your T-15 and price? They're crazy right now
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    Hayward W3AQR15 Woes

    Do you have a bad limiter? It's just a tiny module that results in the system throwing that sort of error
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    Help Needed---SWG No Power

    This is a pretty easy fix. I've done it a couple of times. I did notice that both times mine burned out it was very hot outside and the panel box had seemed to "overheat" so - not sure if that had any direct relation or not. Lucky for me - Digikey is just 30 minutes away from me! I keep a few...
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    Hayward/Aquarite salt system - lights go out

    Don't know about Canadian, but if you can order from America, go to Digikey.com - they are DIRT cheap and I order the limiters en mass as my older AquaRite continually blew those when we had some high temps one year.
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    SWG for above ground vs. inground

    We run our AG pool with an Aquarite with the T-15 cell. All hardwired - Everything is on the timer and as Jason said, the percentage setting tells the SWG how much/often to run.
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    Salt Generator not making chlorine

    See this thread. aquarite-not-generating-lights-not-on-t18264.html
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    Aquarite Not generating - lights not on

    [attachment=0:92g36hdr]IMAG0654-1.jpg[/attachment:92g36hdr] I received the limiter package from DigiKey already today. The limiter has two plastic sheathes surrounding the wire probe "legs" where it goes into the board - EDIT - I went to remove the limiter and it did crumble. I cut the wire...
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    Aquarite Not generating - lights not on

    Well, another unit with all the same symptoms: Diagnostics on/working, but only the "low flow" flashes, then off, no other lights on - all other factors were met for water chemistry and the cell was just cleaned. We did have a power surge/lightening strike within the 24 hour period I notice...
  9. NWMNMom

    30' round opinions....

    I would go with an IG swg model at that size. Our pool is dished at the end and holds plenty of water. The AquaRite model is for an IG and does a lovely job without overworking
  10. NWMNMom

    SWG is so boring

    ho hum, isn't it a shame NOT
  11. NWMNMom

    New Aquatrol

    If Dave wasnt clear there, I will repeat our mantra " do NOT use test strips to check chlorine levels or anything else except salt test strips" Test strips are notoriously and completely inaccurate except salt test strips - which are good but not as good as drops based salt tests.
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    Poll - What SWCG Do You Have & Would You Buy it Again ?

    My Aqua Rite/Goldline/Hayward is in year two - no problems YET. fingers crossed. I love it.
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    Newbie: AG Pool with Intex SWG

    All SWG are intended to perform the same task in the same way, some just have more bells and whistles. The risk of corrosion, if used and maintained properly is so much lower than you are warned about. I have had salt in this pool for several years and have not seen more corrosion than the...
  14. NWMNMom

    SWG pros and cons

    Exactly what Jason said. We used only chlorine products with our old pool and are on the 5th year using salt in this pool. We replaced the liner last spring and inspected for rust, it was no different than the amount of wear n tear, rust or corrosion we had with chlorine only. What IS...
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    On the fence of a swg looking at a Goldine Aquatrol Salt Chl

    Re: On the fence of a swg looking at a Goldine Aquatrol Salt We put in the IG version, bigger cell. Love it.
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    Replaced the cell (still get error code)

    I have an AquaRite/Goldline SWG - the good thing is that all the parts are easy to find/replace if there are problems or as they wear out.
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    Intex SWG sizing

    The pump on that unit will NOT be adequate for a pool your size - those pumps/with Cart filters are barely adequate for the little Intex pop up pools. Get the stand alone unit and use the Hayward pump or buy something off Craigs List - I had the Intex SWG stand alone on my pool for several...
  18. NWMNMom

    goldline swg

    Love mine. Best thing we did for our pool
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    Installing SWG... DIY or pay a contractor?

    Depends on where you live and what the project is. Certain cities/towns have ordinances that require licensed work to meet code, others do not. We live rural and did all the wiring and plumbing for our entire farm, house, pool. The electric company came out to hook what we did to the main...
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    Deciding to automate a bit..Liquidator or SWG

    I'm with the rest - SWG. We later got an AquaRite because I just needed to be more automated but had an Intex for years that worked well. We usually have high TA as well bu the MA usually takes care of that and the rest of the summer is almost maintenance free. Best thing since sliced bread...
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    A whole summer of perfect pool

    Oh I believe we will be starting to close next weekend. When the nights drop into the low 50s or upper 40s and stay there, its all over. There aren't enough warm days to reverse cold nights.
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    A whole summer of perfect pool

    We know that Richard, you could have just said "Nuh-ah, do not!" : ) I have had a gazillian problems (some my fault and some not) that have been fixed due to help I got here over the last many years I've known you all and way back on PF - I would not be this Trouble-Free if I did not find...
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    A whole summer of perfect pool

    Lets face it - TFP and PF were created to help people who were having problems so that is exactly what you will see here. And really the help people get here is just stellar!!! But I sometimes wonder if people thinking about getting a pool or some sort of add-on equipment like a SWG might come...
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    A whole summer of perfect pool

    Thank you AquaRite and thank you TFP. I have actually had many years of nearly perfect pool due to TFP and PF before that, but since I got the AquaRite - I've had a completely wonderful, technologically perfect experience. This summer has been warm, full of many wonderful swimming days. I...
  25. NWMNMom

    Lightening

    That is scarey stuff because the costs add up while you scramble to get something else going to take care of the pool. We have an insurance policy on our pool. covers damage from lightening strikes, tornadoes, etc. We have had lightening hit close by and it kicked out the GFI - reset and its...
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    Anyone use an Intex unit in an inground pool ?

    I think we have someone here with a much larger IG pool who has serial plumbed two of the Intex units for their pool
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    Has anyone ever used this?

    I think it recommends shocking because it cannot promise that it will properly sanitize the pool without the supplemented chlorine. Save your money
  28. NWMNMom

    Replacing my SWG

    I have an Aqua Rite and it works very well so far
  29. NWMNMom

    Using SWG rated for your pool size. Opinions wanted.

    The AR control panel does not come with a cord/plug - you have to purchase and wire it directly into the timer.
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    Question about Intex SWG system

    You will need to experiment a bit with the Intex SWG to see how well it will work at what timing amounts. The requirements will also vary with weather conditions, rain, heat, etc., and pool use.