We just signed the contract for our new pool and plan to add a SWG after the construction/when the pool is turned over to us. My question is how are people connecting the SWG to power if the new variable speed pumps have built in timers? I’ve read that it should be turned off when the pump is off not to depend on the flow switch. I was thinking of adding a separate timer for just the SWG.
SWG Electric Connection to Variable speed pump.
- Thread starter Fatjack
- Start date
- Jun 12, 2011
- 3,790
- Pool Size
- 19500
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pureline Crystal Pure 60,000
That is the cheapest and easiest way. Some have used a power sensing relay, but a timer is quick and easy. Just be sure that the timer is set to power up the SWG only during a time you know the pump is set to run. Check it frequently, especially after any power failure, to insure it and the pump timer remain in sync.
The flow switch is always there as a backup safety device, should the two get out of sync. I set my SWG timer to start one half hour after the pump starts, and stop a half hour before the pump stops.
The flow switch is always there as a backup safety device, should the two get out of sync. I set my SWG timer to start one half hour after the pump starts, and stop a half hour before the pump stops.
This is a good way:
https://www.amazon.com/intermatic-timer-220v/s?ie=UTF8&page=1&rh=i:aps,k:intermatic timer 220v
Wire the SWG to the load terminals and the VS Pump to the line terminals of the Intermatic Timer (they are labeled).
https://www.amazon.com/intermatic-timer-220v/s?ie=UTF8&page=1&rh=i:aps,k:intermatic timer 220v
Wire the SWG to the load terminals and the VS Pump to the line terminals of the Intermatic Timer (they are labeled).
I would recommend EasyTouch with ScreenLogic2 and built in intellichlor power center. Make sure that the pump is IntelliFlo.
You say that you want to add it after construction. Does the builder not want to install a SWG?
You say that you want to add it after construction. Does the builder not want to install a SWG?
PB will install the SWG for 1300 I was thinking of a CircuPool SJ-40 its half the price of the pentair BTW pool is 10,000 gallons.
- Nov 12, 2017
- 12,693
- Pool Size
- 12300
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
Things to think about before you buy the SWG...
If you ever decide to go with automation one day, you'll want the brands of the controller, the pump and the SWG to match (heater and filter don't really matter). But the Pentair SWG is not the best choice if you don't ever automate. Catch 22. Pentair IC40 is about $943 (cell, transformer and cleaning kit), but comes with only a 60-day warranty if you install it yourself instead of your PB. Buying it as a bundle with automation (post #7) is a cost effective alternative.
Automation isn't cheap, but I wouldn't want a pool without it. I think many here would agree. Not sure if it's fair or not to include those that have never owned automation in that "survey."
And if you buy certain Pentair components together, Pentair extends the warranty of all of them to three years (assuming they're still doing that).
Come on, you're a pool owner now. Embrace the expense!
If you ever decide to go with automation one day, you'll want the brands of the controller, the pump and the SWG to match (heater and filter don't really matter). But the Pentair SWG is not the best choice if you don't ever automate. Catch 22. Pentair IC40 is about $943 (cell, transformer and cleaning kit), but comes with only a 60-day warranty if you install it yourself instead of your PB. Buying it as a bundle with automation (post #7) is a cost effective alternative.
Automation isn't cheap, but I wouldn't want a pool without it. I think many here would agree. Not sure if it's fair or not to include those that have never owned automation in that "survey."
And if you buy certain Pentair components together, Pentair extends the warranty of all of them to three years (assuming they're still doing that).
Come on, you're a pool owner now. Embrace the expense!