Adding s SWG

[Csjg3525]

Hello, I'm new to TFP and owning an inground. I recently purchased a home with a 25k in ground pebble and complete Hayward system.
My question is, what would I need to add a SWG to my system? And where in the line should it be? Currently, the puck chlorine feeder is in a position the only puts chlorine in the pool. There is an attached spa that won't get any.
It is a Hayward Pro Logic PS-8 control panel.

Thank you.

 

[mknauss]

I am sure folks would like to see a picture of your equipment pad. Use a photo hosting site like Photobucket and copy/past the IMG code into your post. The picture should show up.

You want the SWCG to be the last piece of equipment before the water returns to your pool. You may have to do some plumbing changes so that it can be either sent to your pool or spa. Are the pool/spa attached?

Take care.

 

[Philo]

Some of the experts here are not fond of the ozone injector but love the SWG. The T-15 would be the correct size. My neighbor has a Hayward knock-off and loves it. Also, saved him a few hundred bucks....PureLine Pool Salt System 40,000 Gallons - PL7700 - INYOPools.com

 

[Csjg3525]

Thank you for the info, this is a pic of the pump/filter setup.


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The spa is attached to the pool in an overflow style.

 

[Csjg3525]

Philo,
I'm not a fan of it either, it was letting air into the pump, since they had it plumbed to the bottom of the filter basket. I have since removed it and plugged the drain hole.

 

[kevreh]

Csjg3525-

I have good news for you. Since you have the Hayward Pro Logic PS-8 control panel all you need to do is buy the cell, and not a controller. The cell plugs into the PS-8 and the PS-8 lets you set the chlorine levels. The installation manual has all the info you need.

Also, nice pool and nice equipment pad! Good to see where things are a little spread out, not crammed in there.

 

[Csjg3525]

Kevreh, thank you for the good news! That's the first bit of good news I've had since taking over. It is nice having a little room to manoeuvre around the pad.

 

[Esloser]

Hi, I have the Hayward PS-8 installed. I think all you need is about 12" of straight-line pipe to install the saltwater generator ($465 on Amazon). Plug that in, hook up the flow meter, and update the configuration to include the SWG and Model.

Oh - and you'll have to add some salt to your pool. Probably about 15-20 bags. Then, you are up and running.

 

[Csjg3525]

Thanks for the info. Is the flow meter separate, or part of the SWG?

 

[Esloser]

I think it comes as part of the SEG, but am not 100% sure.

 

[chiefwej]

You need the cell and an installation kit. The kit provides the fittings, a flow sensor and flow sensor installation tee.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004I4B5IK/ref=asc_df_B004I4B5IK5060520/?tag=hyprod-20&creative=395009&creativeASIN=B004I4B5IK&linkCode=df0&hvadid=167163693584&hvpos=1o2&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2889146984589430895&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=t&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1013442&hvtargid=pla-306621401938

 

[Csjg3525]

Thank you Chiefwej.

 

[mmcwhorter]

The flow meter is inside most SWG units. On an IC-40, it is simply installed like a spark plug with 4 wires and some Teflon tape and also has a salt sensor in the same assembly. Easy to replace if you think it's gone bad.

 

[Csjg3525]

I know this was from last year, but I just got the SWG and flow meter. Where is the best place to put them? I also have to add a One Way in there.

 

[ping]

I would put it on the long heater outlet pipe. Install the cell and then the flow switch. With your automation while in spa mode you can program the output % of the SWG to be off or 5%.

 

[Csjg3525]

Thank you very much, I'll be installing it next week.