- Apr 10, 2018
- 5,211
- Pool Size
- 18375
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45
Thank you both @PoolGate and @setsailsoon !! I think I get it now. To confirm, check my understanding on this...
So, for example, if for some reason my pump died and the flow switch were to my fail on my SWG at 5:00pm one day (and I didn't have a timer), it would continue operating, risking hydrogen gas build up until we found it and turned it off (hopefully before it explodes somehow).
If I had the timer and the pump dies, the SWG would still continue to run, but would eventually shut off itself off automatically at 10:00 pm if that's what the timer was set to (to match pump run times). So it just limits the amount of time the SWG could potentially run without the pump. Does that sound right?
Yeah, it was pretty annoying that t couldn't really get a straight answer. I am not sure the office employee understood what I was asking or how she presented this to the installer when she allegedly asked him about it.
When I call back this week, I am going to ask to speak with the installer directly versus trying to relay messages through an office employee. If they're not receptive, I'll find someone else to do the work!
Thanks again!
Michelle
Just refer the installer to the first section of the IC60 manual. That should end any debate...
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I think the labor install is VERY high. I do not agree with the labor portion equaling the parts portion. For example, an IC-20 is about $900 but the labor is the same for both installs (same installation for both units).
The install of the SWG looks very easy given your setup. A good installer will be in and out in about 4 hours (probably less). I think $125 an hour for this type of work is fair. So install price would be $500.
A separate mechanical timer is what you will need. Basically, if your pump is setup to run from 10A-10P, you would determine how much runtime you need from the SWG and run it for that many hours between those times. For example, 11A-9P. A mechanical timer costs about $70.
Definitely get some more quotes. They should be able to explain everything to you clearly and break out their material and labor.
THANK YOU! I will do just that!Just refer the installer to the first section of the IC60 manual. That should end any debate...
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That's low for many ambulance chasers.No offense to lawyers but they charge 300+ an hour
Yep, I already ordered and received my new salt test kit, some other refills to start the year and an impulse purchase thermometer from TFTTestkits! I'm curious to test the salt level for the first time to see how much is already in there. Planning to get the pool open for the season on Sunday if the forecast holds.Michelle,
The Taylor test kits can be obtained from the online retailer TFTestkits.net. Fast and reliable shipping to our shut down state.
Jeff
Yep, I already ordered and received my new salt test kit, some other refills to start the year and an impulse purchase thermometer from TFTTestkits! I'm curious to test the salt level for the first time to see how much is already in there. Planning to get the pool open for the season on Sunday if the forecast holds.
Yep, I already ordered and received my new salt test kit, some other refills to start the year and an impulse purchase thermometer from TFTTestkits! I'm curious to test the salt level for the first time to see how much is already in there. Planning to get the pool open for the season on Sunday if the forecast holds.
[/QUOTEi plan on converting my pool this year, and I have been a typical tricolor user with occasional granular shock. My first test this year (pool uncirculated - not open yet) shows 600 ppm. I’ll be getting some salt for sure and lots of it. Only “pool salt” I’ve seen so far is at HD, and it I should just under $10 for a 40 lb bag.