So I was at a local store tonight buying LC. I want to go with a SWG system but I wasn't ready to drop $1500 give or take this season, figured wait till next season and make the jump. Local store had a sale on their SWG system, it was called Salt Ways and said it came with a titanium cell. It came in a 25k or 40k option for either $399 or $499 which sounds too good to be true. Googling pretty much brings nothing up about this system no info, no specs nothing. Wondering if anyone heard of this brand, and what would be something to look for to check and see if this is a bad or not good system? Cause I cannot lie I am tempted at that price and just wondering how crappy it could be (because I don't know what I don't know hence why I asking you pros!)
Is this SWG any good?
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You get what you pay for with generic SWGs. I've read that they typically don't have as much quality rare earth minerals which is why they're so affordable
Check out this thread:
www.troublefreepool.com
Edit: The thread isn't about the Salt Ways brand, but buying generic
Check out this thread:
Generic systems
I have been reading quite a bit on the forum and finally decided to register an account and make a post. I read from one of the member named “RJ-45” from NC that he repaired many chlorinators and found evidence that the internal components can be identical among some major brands and generic...
www.troublefreepool.com
Edit: The thread isn't about the Salt Ways brand, but buying generic
- Jul 21, 2013
- 52,861
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
There are many Chinese knockoffs and clones of SWGs on the market.
In my view the SWG is too important to the health of your pool to go questionable quality.
If you get it watch it like a hawk.
In my view the SWG is too important to the health of your pool to go questionable quality.
If you get it watch it like a hawk.
I certainly appreciate the feedback, I guess that is what I was trying to find out or get info on what to look out for, like the Cell might be cheap quality, or the options are very limited and it can't do X or Y. I certainly do not want to waste $500 for garbage to replace it with a quality one. It was just very intriguing and the store is a huge local place (albeit with a terrible reputation for their installers being awful!) It probably is best to stay away and just wait till next year and get a good one.
In Ground Salt Water System for Pools up to 40,000 Gallons Only $399Installed
Long Island's neighborhood pool store since 1975. Offering the lowest possible prices on pool supplies and equipment. Service and Install on everything we sell.
islandrecreational.com
This came up a couple weeks ago also. The store has been known for generic everything since ever. My buddy bought a intelliflo clone there and it had no markings or labels whatsoever.
That’s a high end salt cell, works with ANY filterIn Ground Salt Water System for Pools up to 40,000 Gallons Only $399Installed
Long Island's neighborhood pool store since 1975. Offering the lowest possible prices on pool supplies and equipment. Service and Install on everything we sell.
This came up a couple weeks ago also. The store has been known for generic everything since ever. My buddy bought a intelliflo clone there and it had no markings or labels whatsoever.
