Interested in changing from Sand to Saltwater, What EQUIPMENT will I need to purchase?

[Cjo]

I’ve had a sand filter for 10 years with 2 vinyl pools but purchasing a 2 y/o 21’x 52” Marina steel side and feel like now is the time to change over. I’m wanting to research HOW to do this with 100% confidence, and the only place I’ve ever known to get accurate information is here!
I know that I will need a chlorinator, but is there a place to go to tell me how to set it up, what other equipment will I need, do I still use sand in my filter, what chemicals will I be needing, is it going to be easier to maintain, is it going to be cheaper to maintain? Do I need a different testing kit?
I would truly appreciate ANY and ALL assistance with my questions, and thank you so much in advance for your expertise and advice!

Sincerely, the 66 y/o Nana that’s just trying to keep her grandkids happy!

 

[ajw22]

You still need sand in a sand filter with a SWG.

The Hayward AquaTrol is made for an AGP and you plug the pump into the control box.

Hayward AquaTrol SWG - Further Reading

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Salt Water Chlorine Generators

Salt Water Generators are designed to produce small amounts of chlorine continuously. This is perfect for day to day use and reduces work for the homeowner.

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[Newdude]

purchasing a 2 y/o 21’x 52” Marina steel side

Are you getting new equipment too, or transferring the intex equipment to the new pool ?

Do I need a different testing kit?

A Taylor K1766 for salt. If its time to start over with a new kit anyway, both kits are tftestkits come in salt versions.

 

[Cjo]

Are you getting new equipment too, or transferring the intex equipment to the new pool ?

Planning on using as much of the old equipment as I can. I have two of the Haywood sand filters and pumps, both are two years old. I’d like to use one of them if I can, then sell the other. But I know that I will need additional equipment to add to that like the chlorinator.

 

[Newdude]

Let's see pics of the equipment and go from there. Get clear shots of the model #s too.

 

[Cjo]

 

[Cjo]

Let's see pics of the equipment and go from there. Get clear shots of the model #s too.

I actually just had to forward pictures from the purchaser as I don’t have the pool yet. I’m going to look at it tomorrow 1 1/2 hr dr. Will get more pictures as pool is still set up.

 

[Cjo]

I’m putting up a new pool this year 21’x54”, have a Hayward sand pump, and wanting to change it to a saltwater system. I don’t know the first thing about transitioning it over. The last owners had a cartridge pump but I want to use my sand pump for salt. What am I going to need for plumbing? And what do you recommend for a cartridge? What am I missing?!