Anyone have an Intex pool with a non Intex SWG WITHOUT doing hardplumbing? would like photos please

[mirko]

I have a 6,095-gallon pool, and I went with the CircuPool® Universal 25 SWG. It does not have a clear cell, but it was under $1,000 at $899. It generates 1.25 lbs/day. I just installed it a week ago. So far, so good. I, too, was overwhelmed with the many options for an SWG. I decided on CircuPool after reading through the forums on TFP.

I had an Intext SWG that crapped out after a year and decided not to get it fixed. Most based on experiences with the Intext SWG that I read about on TFP.

Before I had this pool, I had never worked with PVC. I just watched a few YouTube videos to see how it was done. I practiced with a couple of pieces before I started on the real thing.

 

[mirko]

I just thought it would be nice to be able to keep an eye on the condition of the cell. Is this not necessary? Your thoughts? Thanks so much.

I was wondering about the clear cell thing too. With the CircuPool, if your cell needs cleaning, the cell maintenance light will come on. That should not happen to often if you keep your water chemistry balanced properly and follow the manufacturer's cleaning schedule if they have one. CircuPool just says to clean the cell whenever the cell maintenance light comes on.

 

[CT-Steven]

I just thought it would be nice to be able to keep an eye on the condition of the cell. Is this not necessary? Your thoughts? Thanks so much.

Yes and no... Typically the system should show a check cell or something similar which would then indicate to take it apart and inspect/clean it. Visually you might see some scale build up over time, see some bubbles coming off the plates but other than that I can not think of any specific reason. Maybe someone else can chime in with a reason?

The only thing I ever really glance at, when I walk by the system is the pressure gauge on the filter and the indicator lights on the SWG. Other than that, just the usual water testing and chemical top off as needed.

 

[charliej]

I was wondering about the clear cell thing too. With the CircuPool, if your cell needs cleaning, the cell maintenance light will come on. That should not happen to often if you keep your water chemistry balanced properly and follow the manufacturer's cleaning schedule if they have one. CircuPool just says to clean the cell whenever the cell maintenance light comes on.

so very true. We shouldnt have to worry about that. didnt think of it that waiy! thanks.

 

[charliej]

Yes and no... Typically the system should show a check cell or something similar which would then indicate to take it apart and inspect/clean it. Visually you might see some scale build up over time, see some bubbles coming off the plates but other than that I can not think of any specific reason. Maybe someone else can chime in with a reason?

The only thing I ever really glance at, when I walk by the system is the pressure gauge on the filter and the indicator lights on the SWG. Other than that, just the usual water testing and chemical top off as needed.

Thanks again. Good point.