S,
Adding a SWCG system is pretty easy to do down the road..
Thanks,
Jim R.
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Sorry, no I don't..
No matter how you chlorinate your pool, the key to staying out of trouble is to have a good test kit and do routine testing on your own. Most pool owners that get into trouble have no clue what their chemical readings are.. They let the "Pool Boy" do it. Unfortunately, bad things do not happen to pools overnight, they often take several years. This means by the time the owner realizes there is a problem, it is often too late to fix. As long as you monitor your own pool water you can stay out of trouble no matter how you sanitize your pool. The reason everyone likes a SWCG, is because it is easiest and most convenient way to do it.
Oh, we only recommend one of two test kits... the TF-100 (the one I have) and the Taylor K-2006C (and yes, the C is important). Anything else is really a toy and won't provide you with the test data needed to keep your chemicals in balance.
Thanks,
Jim R.
S,
I can tell you right now, all the stuff the pool builder will give you for pool care will be cheap Walmart stuff that will last about a year..
Jim R.
I use a Glacier Chiller which operates by a fan that cools the water. The electricity use is negligible. I honestly can’t even tell the difference in my bill and I run it 12 hours a day. It’s also ran off of my automation so it can be controlled from my iPhone.
Are these chillers also heaters or just chillers?.I took your advice and asked to add a chiller. Goodbye budget! But I think you're right that it will be worth it. My PB won't do Glacier based on bad past experiences so he's quoting me the AquaCal TC1000.
Are these chillers also heaters or just chillers?.
Are they as expensive as a SWG setup?
What are the preferred choices for pool decking? Is there some kind of soft surface for kids to run around or is pebble aggregate / pavers what people like?
From the picture, it appears like you've used normal slab stone around the pool?
You will feel a difference in the water once you get out, but usually it is a good difference as your skin will feel smoother/silky. You could add salt to a bathtub at ~3500 parts per million (right at the point you can barely start to taste the salt) and see what she thinks.
As for the waiver, not really sure what to tell you there. Your travertine decking is rock and will be fine (otherwise the oceans would have dissolved everything millions of years ago). For your equipment, I wouldnt be worried about actual damage, but what does the waver say? Does it completely void your warranty?