I currently have the pool in my signature. With chlorine prices constantly rising, I want a SWG system. I've had one before so I have a general knowledge of them. I'm looking for recommendations on brand/models, BUT, I don't wanna spend $1,000 on one. I'm looking in the $200-400 range if possible. The one I have in mind now is the Intex QS1200 which it says is good for up to 15k gallons. Would that be sufficient? Pros? Cons? I will add I'm in South Texas where summers are brutal, so it will need to keep up the chlorine production.
SWG recommendations
- Thread starter Rage4order
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Not familiar with that one and looks like the cheapest cirupool ones are around $1000
Be cautious on spending a little only to have to toss it in a year and buy something else.
Maybe someone here is familiar with that brand
In order to keep chlorine you have to make sure you alkalinity and ph are good low alkalinity and chlorine disappear also make sure your pool is stabilized
Going for a underated swg you veill destroy the cell faster .the rating HAS TO BE above your pool size
- Jun 24, 2021
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- Pool Size
- 30000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-60
The Intex you are quoting is rated fairly poorly. This really helped me with my selection, especially the ratings:
Compare and Review Saltwater Chlorine Generator Prices and Features | DSP
www.discountsaltpool.com
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Seems like a good company, that's where I bought mine, but they do seem to be linked to Circupool somehow so maybe a little biasedThe Intex you are quoting is rated fairly poorly. This really helped me with my selection, especially the ratings:
Compare and Review Saltwater Chlorine Generator Prices and Features | DSP
Alkalinity and pH don’t affect the life of chlorine in the pool in any way.
I used various Intex SWGs back when I had an aboveground pool. You'll typically get 2 seasons out of one. You used to be able to get a replacement cell directly from Intex support for $75. But often I would find the entire SWG in the clearance section of the big box stores at the end of the season for around the same price. So I always kept a spare on hand.