Hi everyone! I’m a complete newbie and trying to wrap my head around setting up our used above ground pool. We have a Waterway Insulated Wet End Pump (1-speed, 115V, Part No. PM1150-6P) with what looks like a filter basket attached, and it’s connected to a Carefree High Rate Sand Filter (22" tank diameter). The pool will hold about 11,000 gallons once filled. I’m looking to add a Salt Water Chlorine Generator (SWG) and have heard I should get one rated for at least 2x my pool size, so I’m considering the CircuPool RJ-30+. I really have no idea what I’m doing yet, but once everything is set up, I plan to lean heavily on TFP to keep things running smoothly. Would love to hear any thoughts or advice on whether this setup will work well together or if I’m missing anything. Thanks in advance!
Used Pool Questions
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The RJ 30 plus will be fine for your pool.
Once you get set up, show some pictures.
Maybe @Mdragger88 has more to add.
Please read
Pool Care Basics
The RJ 30 plus will be fine for your pool.
Once you get set up, show some pictures.
Maybe @Mdragger88 has more to add.
Read and understand how to prep the ground for a pool. This is extremely important. You are going to need a new liner for your new-to-you pool. Liners do not do well once they have been in water and then are removed from water (they no longer stretch, they rip).
Is this a round or an oval pool. If it is oval, look up the instructions on line and make sure you install it correctly using whatever buttresses, ties, or whatever method they use to keep it from blowing apart.
You will need electric - and electric (and bonding) that is properly installed to run your pool. How will you be doing that.
Is this a round or an oval pool. If it is oval, look up the instructions on line and make sure you install it correctly using whatever buttresses, ties, or whatever method they use to keep it from blowing apart.
You will need electric - and electric (and bonding) that is properly installed to run your pool. How will you be doing that.
- Jun 1, 2018
- 16,052
- Pool Size
- 26000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
Ditto on everything phonedave said 
You will also need a timer for the swcg & pump so you can ensure the swcg doesn’t run when the pump is off.
I use a simple torx 120v plug in timer and plug both swcg & pump into it.
There are other more expensive hardwired options available if you like.
Intermatic timers are popular.
You want the pump & swcg to be on the same circuit so that if the breaker or gfci trips they both shut off.
Here’s some helpful links
as you go about your journey:
www.troublefreepool.com
www.troublefreepool.com
www.troublefreepool.com
www.troublefreepool.com
www.troublefreepool.com
Let us know more about your project - also we love pictures
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You will also need a timer for the swcg & pump so you can ensure the swcg doesn’t run when the pump is off. I use a simple torx 120v plug in timer and plug both swcg & pump into it.
There are other more expensive hardwired options available if you like.
Intermatic timers are popular.
You want the pump & swcg to be on the same circuit so that if the breaker or gfci trips they both shut off.
Here’s some helpful links
as you go about your journey:How to level above ground pool - Further Reading
www.troublefreepool.com
Just Filled Your Pool with Water? Here's What To Do Next - Further Reading
www.troublefreepool.com
SWG How It Works - Further Reading
www.troublefreepool.com
Sand Filter Use and Care - Further Reading
www.troublefreepool.com
Electrical Bonding - Further Reading
www.troublefreepool.com
Let us know more about your project - also we love pictures
!Thank you! I'll definitely share pics once we get it up and build our deck
Thank you so much. Yes, we will definitely purchase a new liner for our oval pool and we took it apart ourselves and also have instructions for how to put it back together. My husband has done all of the electric work on our property so he'll be doing it for us!
Thank you so much for sharing this great info! Yes, I've learned about needing a timer to make sure the swg isn't running if the pump is off.Ditto on everything phonedave said
I use a simple torx 120v plug in timer and plug both swcg & pump into it.
There are other more expensive hardwired options available if you like.
Intermatic timers are popular.
You want the pump & swcg to be on the same circuit so that if the breaker or gfci trips they both shut off.
Here’s some helpful links
How to level above ground pool - Further Reading
Just Filled Your Pool with Water? Here's What To Do Next - Further Reading
SWG How It Works - Further Reading
Sand Filter Use and Care - Further Reading
Electrical Bonding - Further Reading
Let us know more about your project - also we love pictures