- Jun 17, 2019
- 58
- Pool Size
- 18000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
Pool when built in 2006 had an IC40 SWG, but after the warranty ran out, it started acting up and seemed to always read low salt and rarely could I get any measurable chlorine readings, even when taking samples directly from a pool return with the cell in superchlorinate mode. I acid cleaned the cell several times (with visible bubbling only the first time) and eventually replaced the flow switch (per a non-TFP forum recommendation), but I just could not get enough chlorine (FC or TC) into the pool, so I ended up adding a floating tablet feeder about 6 years ago, and I totally removed the cell about 3 years ago and put in a Rainbow tablet feeder. I realize after reading some of the entries in this forum that I likely wasn't shocking appropriately, and it is entirely possible that I had a bad cell, so I'm thinking I made a bad choice when I removed the original SWG.
Anyway, I'm tired of pucks and the high CYA that result, so I am seriously considering going back to a SWG. Given that I have EasyTouch 8 automation (which has the really old circuit board that can't be flash programmed - a post for another day and forum), should I stick with an IC40, go larger to an IC60, or look at other manufacturers and lose the integration with my automation? As an additional FYI, this pool has zero shade, so the water temp sits between 90-95 degrees from mid-June (i.e. now) until late September, which I know directly impacts FC levels.. I'm working on a partial shade solution for the pool that should drop the water temp into the high 80's - mid 90's range, but that won't be complete for a few more weeks.
So I look to the experts here for your advice and guidance. I can do any necessary plumbing and electrical changes required at the pad myself, so no worries with professional installation costs or with more complex DIY solutions.
Tracy C
Anyway, I'm tired of pucks and the high CYA that result, so I am seriously considering going back to a SWG. Given that I have EasyTouch 8 automation (which has the really old circuit board that can't be flash programmed - a post for another day and forum), should I stick with an IC40, go larger to an IC60, or look at other manufacturers and lose the integration with my automation? As an additional FYI, this pool has zero shade, so the water temp sits between 90-95 degrees from mid-June (i.e. now) until late September, which I know directly impacts FC levels.. I'm working on a partial shade solution for the pool that should drop the water temp into the high 80's - mid 90's range, but that won't be complete for a few more weeks.
So I look to the experts here for your advice and guidance. I can do any necessary plumbing and electrical changes required at the pad myself, so no worries with professional installation costs or with more complex DIY solutions.
Tracy C