Help a new guy say no to the FROG system

[Boogfj40]

New guy here to the forum.

I just made a deposit on a new fiberglass pool and my PB offers the FROG automatic chlorine/mineral system that comes with his standard package.
After lurking here on the forum and informing myself on pool chemistry, I have made the determination that this system isn't for me. Since I’ve never owned a pool before, my question is this:

If I don’t want the FROG system installed, what do I have the PB put in place of it? Just a plain old chlorinator?
My plans are to use TFP as my chemistry guide.

Thanks for your help

 

[IceShadow]

You can see if he's willing to do a saltwater generator instead - can discuss with people here the right size to use given the size of the pool. The recommendation is to use a SWG that is rated for twice the volume of the pool.

Otherwise you could have a chlorinator that uses pucks put in and only use it when you go on vacation (it adds CYA and you don't want to be doing that on a regular basis - normal chlorination is either through a SWG or pouring in liquid chlorine daily).

 

[Donldson]

Welcome to TFP!

As a former Frog user (came with the house) let me tell you that you are making the right choice. The best thing to put in its place would be a saltwater chlorine generator. Second best would be a tablet feeder for use while away. If you don't want an SWG now but think you might in the future then a couple feet of straight pipe that can be cut out to install an SWG one day would be a good option too.

 

[mknauss]

Welcome to the forum!
As Dustin says, if for same price he will put in a SWCG, go for it. I doubt it, but worth a try!

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I suggest you read ABC's of Pool Water Chemistry and consider reviewing the entire Pool School eBook.

 

[mknauss]

The SWCG needs to be rated for 2X your pool water volume.

 

[Bama Rambler]

If you don't want a SWCG you could also look at a liquid chlorine injection system (Stenner, etc.). The cost of it is probably close to the Frog system.

 

[NH_Pool_Guy]

New guy here to the forum.

I just made a deposit on a new fiberglass pool and my PB offers the FROG automatic chlorine/mineral system that comes with his standard package.
After lurking here on the forum and informing myself on pool chemistry, I have made the determination that this system isn't for me. Since I’ve never owned a pool before, my question is this:

If I don’t want the FROG system installed, what do I have the PB put in place of it? Just a plain old chlorinator?
My plans are to use TFP as my chemistry guide.

Thanks for your help

Hi There,

I find myself in the same situation as you. I'm in the pool shopping process. We love the idea of the fiberglass pool but not sure about the other components. The one fiberglass dealer in my area is also recommending the FROG LEAP system, so I'm curious if you went with this or did you go another direction?

Thanks!

 

[Boogfj40]

Nope, I told them to put in a basic old school tablet system. I saved a couple $100 bucks and purchased a RJ35 Salt water system. Currently using liquid chorine untilI find the time install it.

Stay away from the Frog!

 

[LoneWolfArcher]

How deep is your pool? 9000 gallons seems low for a 14x35 pool.

 

[Boogfj40]

Its probably closer to 10k 5.6 at the deep end with a large 12 foot tanning ledge about 8 inches deep. I got this number from the builders tech sheet.

 

[LoneWolfArcher]

Ah ok. I have a 14'8" x 34' FG (Bellagio), that goes from 42" to 76" deep, with the steps on one end and a bench on the other end, and I am at 19500 gallons. That's why I asked.