New SWG

[Shruggs85]

Next week I am scheduled to have my liner replaced. Shortly after I plan on adding a SWG.

Pool will be filled with water from hose, and I am assuming then get my pH, TA, CYA, CH and CC/FC in line with regular liquid chlorine once it is filled and running the pool as if it was "opened" already to not have to go back to green water waiting on the SWG.

Once they come to install the SWG, it should just be install, add salt, and then no need for more management of liquid Chlor, correct?

I was doing some searching thru the site, and hearing that SWG won't work in lower temp water? Would there be a downfall to installing it now when water temps will be just around that point, or just something else to manage with additional liquid Chlor until the water temps increase and the SWG can operate?

Anything else missing/to change?

 

[Texas Splash]

Once they come to install the SWG, it should just be install, add salt, and then no need for more management of liquid Chlor, correct?

Kind of. Once installed, you'll need some liquid chlorine on hand to keep the FC balanced while you get used to adjusting the SWG output and/or pump run times. In addition, you can't operate the SWG until the salt has had at least 24 hours to mix with the water. Yes, cold water can effect an SWG's ability to work properly. 60 degrees is a general range where it gets dicey. But again, having some liquid chlorine on hand will help until the water warms up.

 

[Texas Splash]

Oh, and once the SWG is operating, be prepared to increase the CYA to about 70. If it's still chilly up there with low intensity sun, you might get-by with a CYA of 60 for now, but SWGs require an elevated CYA for better effectiveness.