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===Pentair Commercial IntelliChlor Commercial Systems (COMSYS) === | ===Pentair Commercial IntelliChlor Commercial Systems (COMSYS) === | ||
| − | The Pentair commercial systems come in cell configurations from 2 to 8 cells producing 4lbs of chlorine per day to 16lbs of chlorine per day | + | The Pentair commercial systems come in cell configurations from 2 to 8 cells producing 4lbs of chlorine per day to 16lbs of chlorine per day. |
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| + | [[File:Pentair Comsys SWG Parallel Manifold.jpg|200px|thumb|Pentair Comsys Parallel Manifold]] | ||
| + | [[File:Pentair COMSYS6 Manifold.png|200px|thumb|Pentair COMSYS6 Manifold]] | ||
| + | The commercial systems use a 4 port manifold to parallel cells. A straight pipe installed in the manifold for odd numbers of cells. | ||
====IntelliChlor COMSYS-6 System 520972==== | ====IntelliChlor COMSYS-6 System 520972==== | ||
Revision as of 19:18, 7 September 2019
How Should Multiple SWG Cells be Setup in a Pool?
Why are Multiple SWG Cells Needed in a Pool?
Sometimes a pool needs the generating capacity of more than one Salt Water chlorine Generator(SWG). This may be because the pool volume is greater than the capacity of a single cell; too small a cell was installed and additional capacity is needed; or you want the redundancy of multiple cells in case one cell fails.
Depending on the manufacture the largest cell in their product line may be for a 40,000, or 60,000 gallon pool. Note that manufactures specification assume the cell is run 24/7 at 100% of capacity. At TFP we recommend you oversize your cell by at least 2X your pool volume. A 40K cell is best for pools 20,000 gallons of below.
Oversizing the SWG capacity creates challenges for large pools of around 40,000 gallons and above. In those situations installing multiple cells may be the solution.
Connecting Multiple SWG Cells Serial or Parallel?
Controlling Two SWGs in a Pool
Usually you are using two SWGs because one does not give adequate chlorine generation. Set one SWG to 100% then vary the % output of the other SWG to meet the pools Free Chlorine needs.
A pool automation system can only control one SWG.
Commercial SWG Systems
Manufactures sell systems to control multiple SWGs in large pools, typically for commercial use.
Pentair Commercial IntelliChlor Commercial Systems (COMSYS)
The Pentair commercial systems come in cell configurations from 2 to 8 cells producing 4lbs of chlorine per day to 16lbs of chlorine per day.
The commercial systems use a 4 port manifold to parallel cells. A straight pipe installed in the manifold for odd numbers of cells.
IntelliChlor COMSYS-6 System 520972
The IntelliChlor COMSYS-6 System 520972 consists of three IntelliChlor (SCG) cells and three powercenters (one primary and three secondary). Each cell can produce up to 2.00 lbs of pure chlorine per 24 hours of operation. These cells can sanitize either a pool or spa, or combination of both.[1]
The COMSYS-6 uses IC60 like cells for a total output of 6-lbs of chlorine per day. One cell is the PRIMARY and the others are the SECONDARY. The PRIMARY reads the salt level and communicates to the SECONDARY cells through the Power Center communication connections.
The cells are positioned vertically and connected with parallel water flow through Pentair supplied manifolds.
IntelliChlor COMSYS-16 System 520977
The IntelliChlor COMSYS-16 uses seven additional secondary cells and manifolds to support a 150,000 gallon pool. This setup runs water through the manifold in four parallel paths with two cells in series in each water path.
Intellichlor Comsys Cells
The cells used in the COMSYS are different than the residential IC60 cells in that they are setup to be a PRIMARY or SECONDARY cell and have commercial coated cell blades. The PRIMARY reads the salt level and communicates to the SECONDARY cells through the Power Center communication connections. Each cell produces 2.00 pounds of chlorine per 24 hours.
- 521151 IntelliChlor Primary Cell
- 521005 IntelliChlor Secondary Cell
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