Forum: Salt Generators (SWCG) & other Chlorine Feeders

Since 2004 I've never had an issue with scaling on the cell, an Aqua Rite T-15 cell (we're on our second cell). Last fall when I closed, I notice...

I what to see it anyone can help me out. We used the 3inch tabs last year. I like to switch to a saltwater. Like to know if I need to do anything...

I see Intex has some very reasonable priced SWCG's on the market . The one I see locally is around 99 bucks for 15k gal. What is the forum vet's...

Currently, I buy a 40lb bag of finely granulated salt at our local Pinch-a-Penny for $10 a bag. A different Pinch-a-Penny sells coarser salt for...

After using BBB for 1 year, I finally decided to install SWCG. This week I installed Hayward 40k SWCG. The question is how to figure out how...

Anyone have experience with this one? I cant find any reviews. It does look like a pretty easy deal.

Hello. I've been a lurker forever but finally decided to join. I have learned quite a bit from this forum (especially the BBB method!) Thanks...

I've decided, finally, going into my 11th season with my FantaSea pool, to get into the wonderful world of SWCGs! I still cannot justify the cost...

Hi Everyone, I'm considering changing from chlorine to salt. Good idea or bad? I have 18,000 gal inground vinyl, hayward super pump, hayward perflex...

From what little reading I have done it seems that salt water is not for above ground pools? I don't understand why.

Thinking of a hayward salt n swim salt generator, can I get some good and bad reviews form fellow pool people? Thanks

Hey gang, been a while. 12,000 plaster with Watermaid EZ300. Cell died after 11 years and used bleach last year. Draining this spring to Acid...

OK, so my motherboard was fried (2 very black spots burned thru). It is an old system, and the motherboard changed in 10/04 I think. The fuse is...

Thinking of converting to a SWG. As far as I can tell, these are the comparable models for our 20,900 gallon vinyl pool. Auto Pilot Digital...

So, the pool installer has just finally finished the last stage of our fiberglass install. They dumped Bioguard Mineral Springs in and started the...

Is there a rule of Thumb or range for sizing a SWCG? Can the SWCG be too big (Not to exceed)? Let's say SWCG Pool gallon rating / pool size in...

Is there any consensus on an average life span for SWCG's? Or is that question too ambiguous based upon a wide variety of other independent factors?

The SWG is only a few months old. We did have the power go out the other day so I'm assuming that was the cause. Has anyone else had this happen...

Hi, we recently bought a house with a pool. Ever since we bought it it has been one disaster after another. We only have 4 months of good pool...

I need to replace my chlorine generator, which is five years old. Is there one that is better than the rest? I currently have a Jandy 1400, but...

Hey - I have a new AquaTrol Return Jet Mount SWG. For some reason, the Inspect Cell Light comes on and the unit never seems to generate...

Hello, I'm trying to find some objective information comparing some of the SWCG currently on the market? Thanks!

Good day, I went out this morning to check the salt levels in my pool, and also checked the display on the Aquarite panel. It was showing a hot...

In the last 5 yrs since installing our pool with the Pool Pilot SC-36 system we've had our share of issues, for example we're on our 3rd tri-sensor...

Hey - I'm finishing the install of my pool and should be ready to open it in a day or so. I'm looking to get a few swims out of it before having...

I installed a Jandy Aquapure Salt generator 2.5 years ago and it has been a money pit. I like the salt water vs. chlorine when i am in the pool and...

Hi I just joined the pool forum and went through the new user registration steps. I do have one question related to SWGC systems. We had one...

I have found this forum to be extremely helpful to troubleshoot my system, but need some feedback from experts. My pool is 5 years old and my Jandy...

My current SWCG died so I'm having to replace it. I've been doing research and am looking for opinions on a good unit to replace it with. The...