AquaRite installation: how hard is it?

[mrmrk49]

I'm not sure wiring it any differently would make THAT much of a difference...Even with my (expensive) Polaris EOS the power all comes from one big fuse block fed by the same 230 volt input, so any big surges from the pump are likely to affect the whole system...

....
.....
Comments?

Good point about using the same AC supply, my system has a ganged 30A at the main breaker box. that supplies pump and lights and SWG (seperate CBs in the control box though).

I'm not sure whether having the SWG already powered up when the pump turns on would be better or worse under these conditions.

I still think it is bad to have SWG and pump on same AC line, but running an extra AC line would be expensive - running it in same conduit as the pump would mean derating the wires for both, i.e., using larger than normal wire sizes

MikeK

[Poolsean]

Salt Water Chlorinators consume very little amp draw on a circuit and is recommend to be tied into the same pump relay or terminals. AutoPilot for one, has been installing salt systems integrated with the pump circuit for over 12 years. The only time we recommend a direct connection to the circuit breaker is if you are using the unit to control a circulation pump.
While there is a flow switch to protect and turn the swc off when there is insufficient flow, its a better precaution to not have to rely on it all the time. IF you were to have a failure that indicates that there is flow and the cell gets energized (with the pump off), you're sure to accumulate dangerous hydrogen gases.

[gwrace1]

I just completed a new pool install in March this year that included among other things an SWG. I had the ground leveled, pool frame & liner installed but I completed the plumbing, deck, fencing, landscaping and electrical installation.

If you can glue and measure PVC piping the plumbing is no big deal. The Aquarite had directional arrows telling you which way the water should flow thru the cell and flow switch.

The Electrical is more important. There are strict pool wiring codes provided by the NEC. It's important that the entire system be grounded and bonded. I used THWN/THHN wire for all of my 4 circuits. All are protected by GFCI breakers. There is a separate ground rod at the pump house and a bonding loop that connects, pump motor, pool frame, deck & Aquarite.