Im debating over the CircuPool RJ30 or RJ45 (Discount Salt Pool sale). I had no plans to go SWG but I was not good with maintaining chlorine last year, and it just makes to much sense for me. I had algae breakouts 1-2 times a month because I was missing days of adding bleach. We only have the pool open 5 months out of the year (live int he northeast). The pool is between 11k-14k gallons. I've been doing research on TFP and it seems the RJ30 would be fine (2x pool size) but im curious if it makes sense to go with the RJ45, its a $100 difference, which may not be a lot, but when the product is $800 to begin with, its a pretty big jump. I was interested in peoples thoughts?
CircuPool RJ30 or RJ45?
- Thread starter Juggernaut1103
- Start date
- May 3, 2014
- 58,654
- Pool Size
- 6000
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
In your situation the RJ30 is large enough. The RJ45 will technically last longer. I assume you will remove the unit in the winter? Might make the system last longer and make getting the larger one more realistic.
You will need a timer for the SWCG as you will not be using automation.
Take care.
You will need a timer for the SWCG as you will not be using automation.
Take care.
I also dont plan to run everything 24/7, most likely 8am-8pm. will that make a difference?
- May 3, 2014
- 58,654
- Pool Size
- 6000
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
That should be more than enough time to run the system.
Most residential pools run their pumps far more than necessary. See Pool School - Determine Pump Run Time
Most residential pools run their pumps far more than necessary. See Pool School - Determine Pump Run Time
I was looking at the same thing. I have a 13,500 pool (not set up yet) and it's only $100 more. Are you glad you got the RJ-30 or do you wish you would have gotten the RJ-45?
In your case get the bigger one, you are in CA and your pool is a bit bigger than theirs. You will need less run time and it will last longer than the smaller one.
+1. Upgrading the chlorine production to 2 from 1.5 per 24 hours will mean that the bigger unit will have to run 25% less to produce the same amount of chlorine. That will equate to a 25% longer life. If the entry price is $800 it will only cost 12.5% more ($100) to get 25% longer life which will equate to a $200 savings. Minus your initial investment it still saves you $100 in the long run before you have to replace it.
Thank you! I will get the RJ-45 once the backyard is finished getting ready for the pool.