Due to a leak on my Puck Chlorinator, my timeline to install a SWCG just got pulled forward.
Since I have to change some of the plumbing, I will go ahead with a SWCG installation. This is a 2 part question.
First is placement. I am a little cramped on space. Basically I have a line coming from my heater to a 3 way valve. That splits to either the Spa Return or the Pool Return. The distance between those 2 returns is only 20 inches. See pictures.
I think it will be best to put the SWCG on the Pool Return side of the 3 way valve. I have a line (underground - most likely under my deck) that branches from the pool return that goes to the spa. So whenever I am in pool mode, I have flow going to the pool and 1 outlet to the spa. This means my spa always flows to the pool (except when in Spa Mode). Therefore, a SWCG on the Pool Return side will also chlorinate the Spa. The only time the Spa will not be receiving chlorine is in Spa Mode. That is minimal time and I can always dump some LC in it if needed.
So I have attached a drawing with dimensions that shows current installation and a proposed installation that only requires me to make 2 cuts but I need to run the SWCG line on a higher horizontal line then turn to come back to the fixed return line going underground.
I am open to other ideas or suggestions. I do not have any limitations on going higher or going past the return pipe to the right (pict 1) which goes in front of the heater. Picture #2 is showing same but from opposite side (facing a fence and narrow walkway) Picture 3 is a top view of the return piping. You can see convoluted piping from heater to the 3-way return valve makes it very difficult to place a SWCG after the heater and before the return 3 way valve.
Second is which SWCG should I get.
I have iAqualink automation so that has me leaning to Jandy AquaPure 1400 but that has a $3000 price tag and possibly a month or more for delivery.
Another option is CircuPool 45Plus which is under $2000 and in stock. I would have to manually adjust the SWCG at the equipment pad.
A 3rd option is Pentair IC40 or another brand. I have not investigated any further for delivery timelines.
Regardless of which one, the installation will be the same, other than the Jandy SWCG does not have a separate flow switch as it has a flow sensor built in to the SWCG.
Please provide suggestions or other ideas. Thanks.
Since I have to change some of the plumbing, I will go ahead with a SWCG installation. This is a 2 part question.
First is placement. I am a little cramped on space. Basically I have a line coming from my heater to a 3 way valve. That splits to either the Spa Return or the Pool Return. The distance between those 2 returns is only 20 inches. See pictures.
I think it will be best to put the SWCG on the Pool Return side of the 3 way valve. I have a line (underground - most likely under my deck) that branches from the pool return that goes to the spa. So whenever I am in pool mode, I have flow going to the pool and 1 outlet to the spa. This means my spa always flows to the pool (except when in Spa Mode). Therefore, a SWCG on the Pool Return side will also chlorinate the Spa. The only time the Spa will not be receiving chlorine is in Spa Mode. That is minimal time and I can always dump some LC in it if needed.
So I have attached a drawing with dimensions that shows current installation and a proposed installation that only requires me to make 2 cuts but I need to run the SWCG line on a higher horizontal line then turn to come back to the fixed return line going underground.
I am open to other ideas or suggestions. I do not have any limitations on going higher or going past the return pipe to the right (pict 1) which goes in front of the heater. Picture #2 is showing same but from opposite side (facing a fence and narrow walkway) Picture 3 is a top view of the return piping. You can see convoluted piping from heater to the 3-way return valve makes it very difficult to place a SWCG after the heater and before the return 3 way valve.
Second is which SWCG should I get.
I have iAqualink automation so that has me leaning to Jandy AquaPure 1400 but that has a $3000 price tag and possibly a month or more for delivery.
Another option is CircuPool 45Plus which is under $2000 and in stock. I would have to manually adjust the SWCG at the equipment pad.
A 3rd option is Pentair IC40 or another brand. I have not investigated any further for delivery timelines.
Regardless of which one, the installation will be the same, other than the Jandy SWCG does not have a separate flow switch as it has a flow sensor built in to the SWCG.
Please provide suggestions or other ideas. Thanks.
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