Pentair SWG

[Tena]

Our PB pretty much abandoned us after fill day, but he does have to convert us to SW in two weeks.

I so wish I had found TPF before we signed with him, but here we are. What questions do I need to be pressing him about the SWG? Everything is Pentair so far, so I guess it will be also. I believe it was 3k for the SWG what should I expect?

Thank you all for your help!

 

[mknauss]

Your signature does not show automation. So this will be a SWCG with its own power center.

It needs to be wired so that it only gets power when your pump is running. This is important. Do not let the PB talk you out of it.

Otherwise, be sure you have the salt in the pool water before you install the SWCG. Get a salinity test kit. K1766.

Once you have the SWCG installed and powered on, use Poolmath to determine the settings you need to generate the FC you are using every day. Raise your CYA if necessary.

 

[Tena]

Thank you!

Kit is already ordered thanks to you guys. It will be.like Christmas in June when I get it! It's killing me guessing at levels.

I did find this link and Pentair looks disappointing

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www.discountsaltpool.com

 

[mknauss]

I have a Pentair IC40. Have had to replace one flow switch. It integrates really well with my Easytouch automation.

If I did not have automation, I would probably go with a Circupool SWCG.

 

[Tena]

The circu is exactly what i had picked just perusing. It's raining, and I'm still not sure if we have automation. That box is awfully big to not have it. I'll get more info...

 

[mknauss]

With no spa and a single speed pump, not much need for automation.

 

[Tena]

Good to know! Thank you!