Figured out what is wrong with the pool...

[dunnma]

I have been struggling most of the year. I think I finally have things figured out, but I still need to powerfloc and backwash. I went over to the filter to check on if it needed to be backwashed. I looked at the SWG and noticed I didn't see a cloud coming off of the plates like I normally do.

I went over to the SWG to power it on and off so it would change the polarity when I noticed the attached.

The unit is fine, but I am guessing that somehow lightning did this? Or a power surge of some sort? The connector out of the unit is fried, and the plug itself. I am assuming it is a total loss. Had it for 7 years.

So, what do people recommend? It looks like they don't make this anymore, but this is the "replacement".

What do you all recommend? Looking for ease of use/installation, and preferably good recommendations that won't break the bank.

 

[Jimrahbe]

D,

I doubt it was lighting... We see this problem quite often and most of the time it is caused by a poor connection between the two connectors. When this happens, there is a little resistance to current flow, which causes heat. Over time this resistance increases and the voltage drop increase and the heat increases until the point where things melt.

I don't think you will find "PowerFlocing" in our recommended processes..

I am surprised that your cell lasted as long as it did. We always recommend a cell than it 2 x the volume of the pool. In theory, your cell is way too small, but if it works for you, it works for me.

Thanks,

Jim R.

 

[dunnma]

I wouldn't have thought lightning...would have had other problems (house has been struck before).

My problem is that every time I get the algae killed, the water is always very cloudy. In the past I have done the DE over sand filter treatment, backwashed, rinsed and repeated. Powerflocing for me at least is much faster and I believe saves water/chemicals.

Is there a thread of recommended replacement SWGs?

 

[Jimrahbe]

D,

There is no recommend list, but a lot of member here, that do not have an Automation system, are using CircuPool salt systems and they seem to be happy with the results.

Compare and Review Saltwater Chlorine Generator Prices and Features | DSP

www.discountsaltpool.com

Thanks,

Jim R.

 

[markayash]

I can’t find a lot of folks using this one but I just ordered it. It’s advertised for a 60,000 pool.
I have used inyo in the past and been impressed with their support but
$950 is a great price

Pureline Pool Salt System 60,000 Gallons, Chlorine Generator, Control Panel & Salt Cell - Model PL7703 - INYOPools.com

Pool Salt System Up To 60,000 Gallons

www.inyopools.com

 

[dunnma]

Thanks everyone. I think I am leaning towards this one as it has a 7 year warranty. CircuPool RJ-45 PLUS Saltwater Chlorinator | Discount Salt Pool

One more question I have is I can "upgrade" to the RJ60 for $10 more. I am at less than 40k gallons. Is it worth the $10 for the larger system?

 

[mknauss]

With a 35000 gallon pool, you should get the RJ60.

 

[dunnma]

Thanks. Yeah, I went with the RJ60. I figured worst case it works less...

 

[Getitrite]

Thanks. Yeah, I went with the RJ60. I figured worst case it works less...

Best Case! You'll be thankful it works less . . .

 

[Bluedart]

Just note it is more than $10 difference than the RJ 45 since u could use the RJ30 price plus $10 to buy the RJ 45. I just installed that one and so far so good. Seems well made and i Like the clear feature of cell to see that it produces. If it lasts as long as they represent I will wish I bought the larger one also. I felt my last solaxx reliant didn’t meet the hours they represented and I couldn’t get a replacement cell.

 

[dunnma]

I was able to get the RJ60+ installed last night. While they say 45-60 minutes, I was probably closer to 2 hours just because I had to make several trips back and forth to the garage trying to get additional things I hadn't thought about needing. I also had a delay because I couldn't figure out why the SWG wouldn't turn on. Turns out that even though the black wire is smaller than the previous SWG, the wire nut I reused was too small for 3 wires and the new wire was being pushed out of the connection. Switched to a larger nut and things are working like a charm.

 

[Jimrahbe]

just because I had to make several trips back and forth to the garage trying to get additional things I hadn't thought about needing.

ma,

On almost every project that I do, it is a given that I will have to make at least two trips to a big box store. The first trip to get what I need, and the second or third trip to get what I forgot...

Glad you got it working...

Jim R.

 

[Rancho Cost-a-Lotta]

The typical line I use in regards to projects is, "It's a one hour job. I should be done in about three hours."

 

[dunnma]

LOL...no doubt. Luckily it only required 1 trip to the store in advance to get the PVC items.