Can I turn my old dichlor feeder into a Liquid Chlorine Doser?

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That is a Trade Grade pump. Same as the 011018. Good pump.

You can modify the RPM settings if you wish. If you add a SWCG, you will most likely need to raise your '1' setting to 1200 rpm or so to close the flow switch on the SWCG.

As long as you plan to run the VS pump 24/7 all the time you do not need a timer for the SWCG. The SWCG should not have power to it when ever the pump is not running.
 
mknauss said:
That is a Trade Grade pump. Same as the 011018. Good pump.

You can modify the RPM settings if you wish. If you add a SWCG, you will most likely need to raise your '1' setting to 1200 rpm or so to close the flow switch on the SWCG.

As long as you plan to run the VS pump 24/7 all the time you do not need a timer for the SWCG. The SWCG should not have power to it when ever the pump is not running.
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Thank you so much for the insight!! Amanda
 
Abauman25 said:
Thoughts on the CORE Series vs. the RJ Series? FYI I run my VS pump 24/7
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@Abauman25 - The Core series is new this season - I think one member has installed one. The RJ series has been around for at least several years - several members have and like them. Running you VS pump 24/7 is not an issue. The SWG needs to be on its own timer so you can adjust it's run time as needed - even if you run the pump 24/7. You will need to run the pump at an rpm that closes the SWG flow switch so it will generate chlorine. That setting is usually in the 1100-1500 rpm range. Each pool is different. The SWG controller also has adjustments for percent run time. So, you can adjust the percentage it is on when it receives power. The pump must be running and the rpm of the pump high enough to close the SWG flow switch anytime the SWG is receiving power.

Many VS pumps lose efficiency below about 1000-1100 rpm. It may be better to increase your minimum rpm to that range instead of 900 rpm.

mguzzy said:
24/7?! What is your power bill like? Sounds like overkill to me.. just sayin.. But you know your pool best.
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@mguzzy - I run my VS pump 24/7. 4 hours a day at 2800 rpm for my infloor cleaner. The rest of the time at 1100 rpm for skimming. Cost me less than $20/month @ $0.10/kWh.

@mguzzy - What kind of pump do you have? Please add that to your signature.... manufacturer and model number for all equipment helps.....
 
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