What's the latest and greatest in SWGs as of May 2024 for 12,500g in ground plaster pool?

[Vince-1961]

On May 22, 2024, I purchased a house with an in-ground, plaster 15x30x4.5 kidney shaped pool (so figure 12,500 gallons) with a cartridge filter and hockey-puck chlorinator. It has been maintained by some local pool company and not by the previous owner. I tested the water for the first time today and, as I anticipated, the CYA level is 100+ off the chart! So, obviously it's drain and refill time, but that's not the point to this thread. It's been a LONG time since I last looked at SWG's. What's the latest and greatest out there nowadays?

 

[PoolStored]

If you have automation, you should match brands.

Many here like the Circupool offerings if you don't have automation. Depends on your budget, but the RJ series is robust.

Make sure to get one sized for a 30K pool (at least twice the size of your pool).

Might update your signature...seems like you upgraded your pool!!!

 

[Vince-1961]

Judging from the absence of responses, I'd say thing haven't changed much in SWGs over the course of the last 7 years.

 

[mknauss]

They are a pretty basic piece of equipment.

The only real update for US based manufacturers is that Hayward now has a system that uses what Australia manufacturers use, the % generation is not just on/off over a set period but a real variation in continuous generation.

 

[Rancho Cost-a-Lotta]

I would have responded, but PoolStored already mentioned my first choice, CircuPool. So far so good. Great support and good warranty.

 

[Vince-1961]

The pool company that had been maintaining the pool at the house I just bought recommended a product of which I've never heard, namely a "Pool Pilot Digital Nano 220V with PPC1 manifold." by a company called AutoPilot for $1,900, installed. Pool Pilot® Digital Nano 220V with PPC1 Manifold - AutoPilot Website

Anyone ever heard of this? Good ? Bad? otherwise?

 

[mknauss]

AutoPilot SWG - Further Reading

www.troublefreepool.com

 

[jgofnj]

Judging from the absence of responses, I'd say thing haven't changed much in SWGs over the course of the last 7 years.

The only thing that really changes is the outrageous price gouging unjustified price increases we have seen recently.

 

[Vince-1961]

AutoPilot SWG - Further Reading

www.troublefreepool.com

so, good? bad? otherwise?

 

[mknauss]

so, good? bad? otherwise?

Very few are mentioned on the forum. No real data one way or the other. Most popular SWCG's are Circupool, Pentair, and Hayward.

 

[newdude]

Anyone ever heard of this? Good ? Bad? otherwise?

Use effects of adding in poolmath to see the different units output and what they'll do. 1.1 lbs of chlorine per 24 hours for example will make 11 FC per day for you. With a smaller pool, they're all good options for you.

 

[Darin]

Circupool,

+1 thumbs up.

 

[Vince-1961]

What, apart from capacity, is different between the Pentair IC40 (Intellichlor) and the ichlor 30? Which is the better choice?

 

[PoolStored]

Pentair Intellichlor ICXX SWG - Further Reading

www.troublefreepool.com

Pentair iChlor SWG - Further Reading

www.troublefreepool.com

 

[ajw22]

What, apart from capacity, is different between the Pentair IC40 (Intellichlor) and the ichlor 30? Which is the better choice?

IntelliChlor is a more robust product and a better choice then the iChlor.

Autopilot was one of the early SWGs and never got broad distribution. It is a niche product sold by Pool Stores. SaltPoolGuys.com: AutoPilot Pool Pilot Experts Provides good support for the system.

Circupool SWGs work well.

All the SWGs will be the same when they are working and generating chlorine. When they go on the fritz then you have very different experiences in who you can turn to for help.