I'm starting some research on SWG and speaking to a few local installers. One of them mentioned to me that I really need to have a cupro nickel exchange otherwise it will fail. I currently have a Pentair Mastertemp 460736 heater. He is telling me it not cupro nickel and mentioned that he can switch out the exchange now, or we can wait for it to fail. Is this a real concern?
Adding SWG Heater Compatible?
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- Jul 21, 2013
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- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
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Cupro Nickel is not needed. Low pH is what damages heat exchangers, not salinity.
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Cupro Nickel is not needed. Low pH is what damages heat exchangers, not salinity.
Is a cupro-nickel heat exchanger worth it?
We see the above question from time to time. People ask because they have heard that cupro-nickel is tough. When I see this question I usually chime in and say it really isn't worth the money. Just get a regular copper unit and keep you chemicals correct. Cupro-nickel will still fail if the PH...
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Pentair Mastertemp 400 vs 400 HD - What is the difference?
Ok, what is the difference between the 400 and 400 HD? I know the ASME is considered "commercial" but what is the difference between 400 an 400 HD? Pentair's own site doesn't provide any clarity from this - at least not anywhere I can find.
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No.
Cupro Nickel is not needed. Low pH is what damages heat exchangers, not salinity.
Is a cupro-nickel heat exchanger worth it?
We see the above question from time to time. People ask because they have heard that cupro-nickel is tough. When I see this question I usually chime in and say it really isn't worth the money. Just get a regular copper unit and keep you chemicals correct. Cupro-nickel will still fail if the PH...
Pentair Mastertemp 400 vs 400 HD - What is the difference?
Ok, what is the difference between the 400 and 400 HD? I know the ASME is considered "commercial" but what is the difference between 400 an 400 HD? Pentair's own site doesn't provide any clarity from this - at least not anywhere I can find.
Just found my manual that came with the heater. The salt PPM is stated at 3200, not to exceed 5,000. Which is within range of the SWG....