Which SaltWater Chlorinator

[Aggie 88]

Uneducated question. If you convert to a Aquarite or Pool Pilot, can you still use your indoor controller for Spa, Waterfall, cleaner, etc?

[Poolsean]

Aggie,

Yes. The Salt Chlorine Generator would connect to your Electronic Control System on the same relay that operates your filter pump. Whenever the pump comes on, the salt system will generate chlorine.

[skystone]

So how complicated is it to install an chlorine generator? Can we DIY or do we need help? We can install ceiling fans and do basic wiring.

[Poolsean]

Electrical:
With some systems, you can select to operate your main filter from the salt system, or from your normal time clock. The electrical would depend on this.
To control your pump via salt system: you MUST be connected to LINE power. Meaning that your salt system will get power directly from the circuit breaker, and replace your external time clock. The electrical should match the voltage of your pump.
To continue controlling your pump via external time clock, you must be connected to LOAD power. Meaning it should be wired to the same location that your filter pump is. When the pump turns on, the salt system is on also.
(Pool Pilot can be wired in either configuration)

Plumbing:
Cells vary in length from about 9" to 18", depending on the manufacturer and cell design. You will need to cut out this section of pipe on your return line. Some systems are directly in line (Pool Pilot provides a manifold assembly, approx 12"),and some require 90 degree elbows up to the cell and the cell must be horizontal.
The cell placement should be after all your other equipment.
If you have a pool/spa combo, the cell must be in the pool return line.

If you can install a ceiling fan, you can do this. The only tricky part is if you have limited space in your plumbing or very old, brittle pipes to fit the cell in.

If you want to, you can send photos of your equipment area, particularly after the pump and filter (and heater?), and I can suggest locations to install the cell.

Hope this helps.

[rrwcm]

So how complicated is it to install an chlorine generator? Can we DIY or do we need help? We can install ceiling fans and do basic wiring.

See my earlier post:
http://www.poolforum.com/pf2/showpos...4&postcount=26
You should be able to do it yourself. Take time to carefully plan where you will locate the control panel as I described. I have been very satisfied with my Autopilot system.