Looks like I need a new SWG

[cthenrys]

I currently have a Breeze SGS 540 salt cell which I don't think has been keeping up chlorine production. I now get a fault light on one side of polarity - I make chlorine on the other side. I replaced the PCB and all looked encouraging for a while but then the fault came back on negative polarity. So... I think it's time to kick the Breeze to the curb.

I have a Pentair Easytouch panel so I assume the best would be to buy a Pentair SWG. Guessing an IC60 as I estimate my pool at 32k gallons.

Couple of questions :

1. Are my assumptions good that it's better to stick with Pentair as I have the electronics there to control it (I assume)
2. How tough is the install ? plumbing is easy, and if I am just getting AC voltage to the power center and then wiring contacts into the Easytouch panel, it seems not too tough. Am I underestimating this ?

Thanks in advance for help. Between Leslies and the friendly neighborhood pool lady who just kept throwing shock in every week for $50 a week it took me this long to figure out the salt cell was gone (and likely undersized to begin with).

 

[bradgray]

Is your Easytouch salt ready? Easiest way to tell is to look for the small black 4-pin connection on the bottom front-left of the panel. If so, IntelliChlor is a logical choice.
If not, you will need to purchase the power center for the cell. Adds a measurable cost. You'd then have to Rs485 to the panel to control the salt cell.

 

[cthenrys]

Is your Easytouch salt ready? Easiest way to tell is to look for the small black 4-pin connection on the bottom front-left of the panel. If so, IntelliChlor is a logical choice.
If not, you will need to purchase the power center for the cell. Adds a measurable cost. You'd then have to Rs485 to the panel to control the salt cell.

Got home from a business trip. I do not have a relay in place for the Intellichlor so looks like I need the power center. Have a call in to Marina Pool and Spa....

 

[bradgray]

do not have a relay in place for the Intellichlor so looks like I need the power center.

Just to clarify, the item that determines if it's salt-ready or not is a transformer. You can't see the transformer unless you open the high voltage panel, but a giveaway is that small rounded terminal underneat the front left corner of your EasyTouch. It looks a lot like a MIDI or MIC cable port.

 

[cthenrys]

Confirmed that my EasyTouch is not SWG ready, so I have ordered the salt cell and power center from Marina. Now I have to get ready for the install. My current SWG has two vertical PVC lines that feed and takeaway, so I was thinking of building a loop to feed the new SWG, either mounting it vertically, where it would be easier to get the 12" feed or turn to the horizontal and then double back to hit the return. I figure If i can preassemble the loop and just ensure to hit the center distance to match the existing lines, that would be easiest, but would appreciate any suggestions. See below...



Ignore the older filter - it's been replaced...

 

[cthenrys]

I purchased an IC40 and a Pentair Power Center from Marina Pool & Spa and they arrived yesterday. I have mounted the power center on the wall beside the Easytouch panel and have removed the SGS / Breeze controller and salt cell (right now I have a winterizing cap installed so the pump can continue running). I can reuse the wiring that was feeding the SGS controller so that's good. It's run but just not terminated on either side yet.

For the salt cell, I will need to cut into the line coming out of the heater. The manual says 12 - 18" of straight line flow before the IC40. I will then exit the IC40 into a 90 to start turning back to the pool supply line. How much straight should I leave between the IC40 and the first 90 ?

Goal is to have this all done by this weekend. I did think that the Breeze salt cell called for salt levels above 4000 while the Pentair has a lower range, so I guess I will need to drain a fair amount of water to bring that level down...

 

[Rancho Cost-a-Lotta]

If you want some help, I think you'll have to post a couple more photos from the front and other side. Tough to see what's going on. Keep in mind, you can mount the unit vertically on the existing lines.