Straight pipe recommendations for SWG installation?

[pjt]

First time installing a SWG and I understand it's best/required to have ~18" of straight pipe before the SWG. Is a long straight segment also required before the flow switch? Can the straight segment leading to the SWG also house the flow switch? Thanks in advance!

 

[mknauss]

What SWCG brand/model are you installing?

 

[pjt]

What SWCG brand/model are you installing?

IC60

 

[mknauss]

The flow switch for a Pentair IC is integral to the cell. It is in the incoming side of flow. Pentair recommends 12" of straight pipe before the flow switch. Is your pump variable speed? At lower rates you will find you can reduce that with little effect on the flow rate needed to close the flow switch.

 

[Jimrahbe]

pjt,

If you can easily add 12" in front of the cell than do it.. If not, I just would not worry about it..

The cell at my house was installed by the pool builder, and has a 90 degree fitting about 2" before the cell.. It works just fine and I can't see any reason to change it now..

Thanks,

Jim R.

 

[pjt]

Thanks guys!

Follow up question: Pentair recommends mounting the cell vertically. Does this really make a difference?

 

[mknauss]

Mine is horizontal and no issues.

 

[Jimrahbe]

pjt,

I have three of them, all mounted horizontally, and they all work just fine. I am not sure what advantage the vertical mounting would have..

Thanks,

Jim R.

 

[markayash]

Thanks guys!

Follow up question: Pentair recommends mounting the cell vertically. Does this really make a difference?

Did they recommend that to make for your installation in a tight space maybe?

 

[Newdude]

Thanks guys!

Follow up question: Pentair recommends mounting the cell vertically. Does this really make a difference?

My IC60 is both horizontal and has a 90 degree directly from the heater to the cell and ignorance was bliss for 7 years pre-TFP. Upon learning better there is still no need to fix what ain’t broke.

 

[markayash]

IC60

Isn't a IC60 overkill for a 7000 pool?
Curious, bigger is better

 

[pjt]

pjt,

I have three of them, all mounted horizontally, and they all work just fine. I am not sure what advantage the vertical mounting would have..

Thanks,

Jim R.

I also have no idea what the advantage to vertical mounting would be. It's in the manual so I was curious. Maybe so you can read the display and manipulate the controls without having to turn your head sideways?

 

[pjt]

Isn't a IC60 overkill for a 7000 pool?
Curious, bigger is better

Bigger is better!

This is for my new build under construction right now in Texas (~26k gallons).

 

[markayash]

Bigger is better!

This is for my new build under construction right now in Texas (~26k gallons).

That makes sense, or you making 10% chlorine and reselling it on the side of the road